{"product_id":"antique-scottish-p-d-purves-silk-top-hat-with-original-leather-travel-case-key-edinburgh-c-1890","title":"Antique Scottish P.D. Purves Silk Top Hat with Original Leather Travel Case \u0026 Key – Edinburgh c. 1890","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"476\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA remarkable late Victorian gentleman's silk top hat complete with its original fitted leather travel case, retaining its original key and the retailer's label for \u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eP.D. Purves, Hatter, 23 \u0026amp; 24 Albert Place, Leith Walk, Edinburgh\u003c\/strong\u003e. The interior bears the maker's \"Second to None\" trademark featuring a mounted Highland soldier, adding wonderful Scottish provenance.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eComplete hat-and-case sets are becoming increasingly difficult to find, especially with the original fitted case, striped cotton lining, functioning lock, and key still together. This is a beautiful display piece for a library, study, gentleman's collection, or equestrian-inspired interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eThe black silk plush hat retains a handsome profile with a tall 5.5-inch crown, while the richly patinated leather case shows honest wear consistent with over a century of use, giving it exceptional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good antique condition. The hat remains well-shaped with light age-related wear. The leather case has attractive patina, scuffs, finish loss, and some surface flaking typical of antique leather, along with minor seam wear. Original striped lining, brass lock, key, and retailer's stamp remain intact. Please review all photographs as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gem368\" data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eHat opening: 6.25\" x 7.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8wess0\" data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eBrim: 11.5\" x 9.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xv9qg6\" data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eCrown height: 5.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6j53rl\" data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eCase: 13.75\" x 12\" x 9.25\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eA rare and complete Victorian gentleman's traveling ensemble that is as impressive displayed closed as it is opened to reveal the beautifully preserved silk hat and original Scottish retailer's interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAPPER BLEU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48714661593337,"sku":"EFEF274","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/2036\/7097\/files\/IMG_9384.heic?v=1785015032","url":"https:\/\/dapperbleu.com\/products\/antique-scottish-p-d-purves-silk-top-hat-with-original-leather-travel-case-key-edinburgh-c-1890","provider":"DAPPER BLEU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}