20s Metallic Lame Wide Brim Cloche~Silk Rosette~Sz: LG Start Price USD 185.00 Current Price USD 185.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 18, 2008 End Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Location West Hollywood See more about '20s Metallic Lame Wide Brim Cloche~Silk Rosette~Sz: LG' Description   ~~~ Luxurious 1920's BRONZE LAME CLOCHE ~~~ Silk Rosettes and Berries Nice Large Size     ;     Sensational 1920's burnished bronze lame & horsehair wide brim cloche festooned with stuffed silk & cotton flowers, berries, leaves, feathers, tulle covered straw buds, rafia and ribbons.  Draped lame covered crown.  Wide wired intricate openwork horsehair brim with applied trimmings.  Open work at brim allows light through to enhance face.  Black silk taffeta lining.  Most desireable larger size. ~~~ Classic 1920's Beauty   ~~~ A word about authenticity.  Many hats sold as "vintage" have been doctored, decorated or have modern "improvements".   These hats are misrepresented,  not genuine and in our opinion, should not be considered to be "vintage".  Please be assured, the hat we present for auction here is completely original.  It is absolutely authentic to the 1920's and has not been altered in any way.    Size:   23"  - inside circumference. Label:  None Condition:  Excellent.  There is some wear to the trimmings and a few are a little loose, which one comes to expect in a hat that is over 80 years old (please check all photos)  There is slight soil at lining.  These issues in no way compromise the beauty of this extraordinary 1920's hat.   Please email with any questions.  All sales are final.  Buyer pays shipping and insurance (also California sales tax where applicable).  Buyer must also respond within 2 days of purchase, acknowledging receipt of invoice.  Payment must be received within 7 days of purchase.  We prefer PayPal.  Thank you, we appreciate your business. ~~~~~~ Insurance is optional, but we strongly recommend it.  Although we take every precaution & wrap our items with great care, without insurance we  will not be responsible for lost or damaged items.                           Place a Bid!