Two boxed Edwardian top hats, one marked to interior Dunn & Co, Piccadilly Circus, the other Hope Brothers, Ludgate Hill, London (2).

Condition Report
The Dunn and Co aperture measures 20 x 15.7 cm maximum, the Hope Brothers hat measuring 19.3 x 15.5 cm maximum, both are in overall good condition with aging to interior consistent with age and use, the Hope Brothers hat has some ware and loss to the top rim and some fatiguing to the underside, the Dunn is the better example.

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