19th century, Modern, Post-War, Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Wine
Online-Only Auction, 29 June - 6 July 2020
The Eye of the Collector
Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 000 - 5 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 12 898
About this Item
A gentleman's silk top hat, Scott & Co, Piccadilly, and a faille collapsible opera hat, Robert Heath, Knightsbridge, early 20th century
each with makers' names, Scott & Co, Hatters to HM the King, The Royal Family, 1 Old Bond Street, Piccadilly, W., with owner's initials DTB and Robert Heath, Knightsbridge, By Royal Warrants to Her Majesty The Queen and The Royal Family, Established 1849, with initials SH S-B, in a Scott & Co fitted leather hat case with black velvet buffer, initialled 'DTB' and impressed ' "SCOTTS" HATTERS. 1. OLD BOND STREET. W1.', the case applied with a carrying-handle, raised on bun feet, the case 28cm high, 49cm wide, 37cm deep
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