"Bicorne Hat Of Grand Uniform Of Chambellan De La Couronne, Restoration (1814-1830)"
BICORN HAT OF LARGE CHAMBELLAN OF THE CROWN UNIFORM, Restoration (1814-1830). Black "Flemish" felt hat. H from the front part from the curved part 17.8 cm, H from the front part from the bottom of the lugs 24.5 cm. H from the rear part from the curved part 25 cm, H from the rear part from the bottom of the lugs 32 cm. Width 42 cm. Depth of the cover 15.5 cm. A curly white ostrich feather is sewn against each of the inner edges. Black velvet braid, 6.5 cm wide, embroidered with cannetilles and gold sequins representing branches of scabious leaves. It is attached to the hat in the lower part by a large module gilt metal uniform button, model 1814, representing a chamberlain's key framed on each side by a fleur-de-lis surmounted by a royal crown, all surrounded by branches of laurel. White silk cockade, diameter 10 cm. Interior headdress composed of a beige waxed calfskin turban (H 6.5 cm) and trimmed in ivory silk with a black printed paper label "TAIÉE Sucer." de ROGET Rue Vivienne n ° 16 ”. Good condition, some accidents with the felt, the white feathers are older, embroidery of the braid with oxidation of use. France. Restoration (1814-1830)