Black silk hat, the interior bearing a stamp for 'Scott &...

Hammer

£70

Black silk hat, the interior bearing a stamp for 'Scott & Co - Hatters to the King and Royal Family - 1 Old Bond St, Piccadilly, sole agents McCrae Limited, 113 Princes Street, Edinburgh', contained in a tooled tan hat box, aperture 20cm x 16.5cm.

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There are two prominent holes to the silk with some small holes also. Minor age-related wear all over. Age-related staining to the reverse and interior. The label is clear to the interior. Slight fraying to the bow in the interior. The top section feels firm. Minor wear to the fabric around the rim. Felt band is a bit loose.
The box has an old label to the exterior - stuck down. Tear to the strap. No key for the box. The strap doesn't reach the lock. Lacking a piece below the lock. There is prominent age-related wear/staining all over. Tie is functioning to the interior, the fabric is frayed.