Description
An Early 19th Century Naval Officer’s Bicorne Hat in a tin carrying case with gilt metal maker’s label; Hawkes & Co 14 Piccadilly London, and an engraved ownership plaque; ‘G.Y. Heath Esq’. The hat of black beaver pelt adorned with a black taffeta rosette and silver braid with metallic silver tassel embellishments each end, a kid leather sweat band and cerise silk lining.*