Naval Bicorne Hat in Original Toleware Box Tin Box An attractive and unusual cast

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Naval Bicorne Hat in Original Toleware Box Tin Box An attractive and unusual castA naval bicorne hat with gilt metal decoration housed in its original toleware box with brass name plate. This hat was made by Alfred Shannon and is in excellent condition. There is some wear to the hat box as you would expect. A fabulous piece of naval history. c. 1890 Width: 19" (48cm) Depth: 4. 5" (11. 5cm) Height: 8. 5" (21. 5cm) Ref: D837