Description :
This antique industrial hat iron features a heavy cast iron base with a smoothly curved wooden handle, used for shaping and pressing hats in millinery work. The solid cast bottom is heavily patinated, showing its age and extensive use in early 20th-century hat production. With a functional profile ideal for display or restoration, this tool represents a practical piece of fashion industry history.
Era:
Early 1900s–1930s
Style:
Industrial Utility
Technique:
Cast iron forming and hand-lathed wood handle
Tools Used:
Casting mold, lathe, metal hardware, riveting tools
History:
Used by hat makers to apply heat and pressure for shaping brims and crowns, especially felt hats.
Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown
Suggested Weight:
Approx. 3–4 lbs
Item Number : P12977
Category : Collectibles
Brand : UK
