Vintage style is in vogue at auction making a set of eye-catching hats and bags – for sale in February – enticing for collectors.
The iconic headwear emerged in the Midlands but originates from France and America. The green straw hat, with criss-cross crown and a brim embellished in peach/cream and green foliage, was made in the 1950s by J L Hudson & Co – Detroit, USA.
Meanwhile two French hats and sweep us back to the 1960s/70s. The red cloche-style hat with scrolled peach flower and green leaf was made by ‘Marguerite, Paris’ while the startling beehive-style Hessian hat is by Regis, Paris.
Vintage evening bags are also popular and a silver bugle beaded example sweeps us back to the early 1950s. It would not look out of place perched on the arm of a Hollywood screen goddess.
The hats and bags, lot 2230 in Hansons’ February 15-20 Antiques and Collectors Auction, are guided at £120-£150.
Catalogues/bidding: www.hansonslive.co.uk – catalogue due live Feb 9
Book a free valuation
If your wardrobe contains similar gems, vintage clothing and textiles expert Notty Hornblower will be offering free valuations at Hansons’ Derbyshire saleroom on February 15 and March 21, 10am-4pm. To book an appointment email [email protected] or call 01283 733988.
