GIEVES LTD., BRITISH, 20TH CENTURY
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A British Naval Officers Cocked Hat And Epaulets
Gieves Ltd., British, 20th century
The hat, in black silk is decorated with embroidered tapes and gold bullion. The epaulets are also of gold bullion decorated with a likeness of the Royal Crown and a fouled anchor done in silver bullion. Accompanying these are a matching dress belt in black and gold. All come in a hinged, fitted tin box which is painted black and red which is lined in purple velour. The outside of the box bears the makers badge.
8½ x 17¼ x 8¼ in. (21 x 45.2 x 21 cm.), box dimensions. (5)
Gieves Ltd., British, 20th century
The hat, in black silk is decorated with embroidered tapes and gold bullion. The epaulets are also of gold bullion decorated with a likeness of the Royal Crown and a fouled anchor done in silver bullion. Accompanying these are a matching dress belt in black and gold. All come in a hinged, fitted tin box which is painted black and red which is lined in purple velour. The outside of the box bears the makers badge.
8½ x 17¼ x 8¼ in. (21 x 45.2 x 21 cm.), box dimensions. (5)