Posted 8 years ago
jscott0363
(903 items)
Hello fellow collectors!
I recently acquired this beautiful leather top hat case. This one is from the 1870-1880 period. You'll notice that as the years progressed on into the 1890's, top hat case designs changed for this "Hat" shaped case to a more "Bucket" shaped design.
To find one this old and in this condition was just a thrill for me! It even has it's original key that still operates the lock just beautifully.
This case needed very little attention. A simple cleaning with saddle soap, a bit of mink oil to condition the leather and a good polishing of the brass. The interior has some light staining, but I'm not really concerned about that. The fact that the blue/white striped interior is still intact is good enough for me.
You'll notice the original owners' initials are still on the top. Not sure if the initials are R.U.N. or R.U.M.. I'd love to have seen the hat that was carried in this case. I'm certain that it was a beauty!
Thanks for stopping in to have a look!
Scott
Such a great job cleaning . Looks brand new.
That's super!!!
Awesome case Scott! Quite different from the others.
Roy,
Thanks very much! I actually didn't spend more than 30 minutes on this one. Thanks for the appreciation and for stopping by as well. Always appreciated!!
Bonnie,
Thanks so much!! This is one of my favorites actually, next to my 1836 hat case. Thanks for the love, the comment and for stopping by. Always very truly appreciated!!!
Thanks Pops!
Yes, this one is a bit different that my others. I love this style and era of hat cases, but most that I find are totally trashed and irrecoverable. Thanks for the appreciation and for stopping by. Always very much appreciated!!
Thomas,
Thanks very much for the appreciation and for stopping by. Always appreciated my friend!!
buckethead,
Thanks for the appreciation and for taking time to stop in. Always greatly appreciated!!!!
Thanks everyone for the loves and for stopping by
BB2
Karen
Rob
Judy
Mike
and
vetraio
All very greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks to all for stopping in to check out my top hat case
aura
kivatinitz
Michael
and
ravage60
Very much appreciated!!!
ho2cultcha ,
Thanks so much for the love and for stopping in. I do appreciate it very much!!
Sweet Post!! Never have seen one like that----- Ever !!!
Thanks Rose!!
This style of top hat case is pretty scarce and has became more difficult to find. I do find them occasionally, but they're usually in such poor, and irrecoverable, condition that they're ready for the garbage can when I do find one. So, to find one in this wonderful condition is always quite a treat for me. Thanks for the sweet comment, the love and for stopping by. Always so very much appreciated!!!
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Well, your talent to find is absolutely there as most would pass by, so, just saying.. ;)
It's amazing.
Wow OneGoodFind!!!!!!!
What a wonderful compliment to give!! I do sincerely appreciate that. Thank you for the very fine compliment, the love and for taking time to stop in. I do really appreciate you very much!!!!
Right back atcha!!
Alan,
Thanks so very much for the appreciation and for stopping by. Much appreciated!!!!
Penny,
Thank you so much for the love and for stopping in. Very much appreciated!!!!
Midnight1208,
Thanks very much for the love and for stopping by. Very much appreciated!!
NevadaBlades,
Thanks friend for the appreciation and for stopping by. I do appreciate it very much!
Jean,
Thanks for the appreciation and for taking time to stop in. Always greatly appreciated!!!!
And with the key! Love, love, LOVE it!!!
Kyra,
Yes, the rusty key was stashed inside the case and I cleaned it up with steel wool. So, needless to say, it was quite a thrill to see that lock operate after more than 100 years. Thanks so much for the wonderful comment, the love and for always stopping in. Very truly appreciated!!!
Fantastic shape Scott... I love it!
Thanks Rick!
Glad you like it. Thanks for the love and for always taking the time to stop in. Very much appreciated!!
Dave,
Thanks very much for the love and for stopping by. I do appreciate it very much!
Thanks so very much for the loves and for stopping in
SEAN
and
ho2cultcha
I do appreciate you both!!