Posted 8 years ago
jscott0363
(903 items)
Hello CW friends!!!
This is another beaver silk top hat from my collection. It was manufactured exclusively for the Astor House Hotel in New York. It's from the mid-1800's and manufactured by Hunt & Dusenbury. Another fine top hat from the grand old Victorian days.
Notice how the hat is much taller and the grosgrain hat band is quite a bit narrower than the top hats made in later years.
The hat is in very nice condition, with the exception of some of the silk lining coming loose inside and the grosgrain band slightly nibbled at. It has it's original box which is still in fantastic condition.
The Astor House was opened in 1836 and was the first luxury hotel in New York City. It was known as the most prestigious hotel in the country for many decades. By 1870 it was considered old fashioned and unappealing. The south side was demolished in 1913 and by 1926 the rest had been demolished to make room for other businesses. Very sad to hear of these grand old buildings being destroyed.
Anyway, thanks for stopping in to have a look. I do appreciate you all!!!
Scott
Great hat Scott and with the original box too!
Pops,
Thanks! The original box is always a huge plus.
Thomas,
You're absolutely correct about the beaver pelt trade industry. Luckily it was restricted eventually or they'd be extinct by now. Thanks for the great comment!
Thanks for the appreciations and for stopping in
buckethead
Thomas
and
Pops
All very much appreciated!!!
Very sad indeed to hear of the destruction of those buildings. At least they were replaced at a time when buildings were still appealing. I wonder if they are still standing.
Nice hat.
fortapache,
Thanks very much! I'd say they're still standing today.
Thanks very much for the loves and for stopping in
Roy
Judy
Michael
fleafinder
Elisabethan
fortapache
Bonnie
Kyra
Mike
and
Karen
I do appreciate you all!!!!
vetraio,
Thanks so very much for the appreciation and for stopping in. I do thank you!!
fabulous hat !!!
Well thank you SEAN!!!! I do appreciate the fab comment, the love and for stopping by. Always appreciated!!!!
Oroy,
Thanks friend!! I do appreciate the comment, the love click and for taking time to stop in.
Mani,
Thanks so much for the love and for stopping in. Many thanks!!!
Thanks so very much for the loves
Phil
and
ho2cultcha
I do appreciate you both stopping in!
Another beauty Scott....:-)
Thank you Penny!
It's the oldest top hat in my collection and I'm very proud to add it to my collection. Thanks for the love and for stopping by as well. I do thank you!!!
You have a wonderful collection...:-)
Well thank you for the wonderful compliment Penny!!! Much appreciated!!!!
NevadaBlades,
Thanks friend for the appreciation and for stopping by. I do appreciate you!!
To Cool....love it
Well hey there Kerry!!
Thanks very much! So glad to see you drop by stranger! Hope all is well.
LOL, no stranger than most...... well maybe so :-)
LOL!!!! Great to hear from you again Kerry!! Looking forward to your next watch post.
Jenni,
Thanks very much for the love and for stopping by!! Always appreciated!!
Super post !! What a prized item !!
Tlsweat7203
and
Lisa
Thank you both very much for the loves and for stopping by. Sincerely appreciated!!
Rose,
You're very kind! Thank you so very much!!