Millinery Blocks

Vintage boon and lane aluminum hat block mold form millinery, Luton Beds, England (C).

Vintage Vogue New York aluminum 22.5 6946 Womans Hat Block Mold Form Millinery (E) listing is for (1) hat mold as pictured, circa mid-20th century.

D 10.5 in. HISTORY In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat.

D 13.5 in. HISTORY In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat.

D 6 in. History In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat.

Dimensions H 6.5 in., W 7.5 in., D 6.5 in. History: In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat.

D 8 in. History: In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat.

D 6 in. History In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat.

But in the 18th century, the fashion industry was in full swing and millinery became an actual profession. Milliners used wood hat blocks like this lamp base to form wool for hats.

Antique French millinery hat block, specifically designed for a 1920s cloche-style hat with a deep brim.

Early 20th Century Victorian solid beech millinery block stand in a lovely used unfinished natural condition.

Early 20th Century Victorian solid beech millinery block stand in a lovely used unfinished natural condition.

Circa mid 20th Century solid beech millinery block stand which has been varnished but this has worn away in places to reveal its unfinished natural condition.

Early 20th Century Victorian solid beech millinery block stand which has been varnished which has worn away in places to reveal its unfinished natural condition.

Contemporary solid beech varnished millinery block stand. There are a small number of pin marks indicating that it has't been used that frequently compared to others I have sold.

Turned wood hat holder, 1900s. Floor or table hat holder in turned wood with round base, handmade. Good conditions. Measurements in cm 16 x 65 H.

Stunning beautiful wooden hat form mold, found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Has the form of the typical Art nouveau style. So we believe it was made in the 1910s. Nice decor...

Antique Estonian Birch Hat Box Attributed to Luther, c. 1900 This exceptional antique hat box was most likely manufactured in Orevall (Oru), Estonia, around 1900, and is attributed ...

French 3 post faux bamboo wall mounted coat peg. Circa 1930

Hand crafted Swedish massive wooden hat mold circa 1900. Some traces of use. Different shades of brown and beige with a fantastic patina. Lots of history and a warm feeling. Looking ...

A large, wall-mounted hat-and-coat rack (or luggage rack) from circa 1930. Huge amount of storage space on three shelves. Its sturdy, solid wood construction can handle anything your...

Stunning beautiful wooden hat form mold, found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Has the form of the typical Art Deco style. So we believe it was made in the 1920s. Nice decorati...

Beautiful antique bronze work, which can be used as a utensil holder or paperweight. It is possilble to hand the bronze. Signed at the bottom by the french artist "MABOTTE".

Antique Art Deco velvet fabric. Persian style woven motif. Warm red, orange and black velvety surface. Dimensions: 257W x 135H cm.

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Alice in Wonderland a beautiful suite of stained and leaded glass set in the original doors and windows. Please note this suite is in two listings and the price here is for the five ...

An Elkington & Company Silver Gilt Presentation Casket Hall Marked for Birmingham, 1891 and the maker; the casket, in the Victorian Gothic manner, with cluster columns at the angles...

Antique Hat Stretcher Wooden Form can be used as a center piece. It s very sculptural and can add a chic element to your living space.

This whimsical curiosity cabinet from an English Hotel, used for guests to receive their mail. Roman numerals on enamel tags to windowed doors. The wood is lovely aged and the cabi...

Circa 1900 French Trilby hat mold made from sycamore. The hat's name derives from the stage adaptation of George du Maurier's 1894 novel Trilby. A hat of this style was worn in the ...

A handcrafted Spanish Revival-style wall sconce by Steven Handelman Studios, featuring a wrought iron frame with scrolled ornamentation and textured natural mica panels. The warm amb...

1920s French Wooden Wall Coat Rack with Two Hat and Garment Hooks Description: This authentic 1920s French wooden coat rack is a beautiful example of early 20th-century craftsmanshi...

Pair of graceful 1930s Spanish Revival brass-plated iron curtain brackets.

French Fruit Wood Hat Block Milliners Form This is a form for a 1920s Double Brim Cloche style hat, with a deep round crown and a double brim, it is a superbly tactile and very attr...

Belgian pine childs hat block, Milliners form This is the form of a Bowler Hat with a narrow brim it is a superbly attractive piece The Block comes from Belgium and is in excelle...