Mens Italian Guerra Collapsible Satin Top Hat Start Price USD 168.40 Current Price USD 168.40 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 16, 2008 End Time Monday, December 15, 2008 Location San Jose, CA See more about 'Mens Italian Guerra Collapsible Satin Top Hat' Description This is an “Authentic Guerra Collapsible  Black SATIN Top Hat” Made in Italy.  The featured hat is a size 7 ¾ with a circumference of  24 3/8". Crown: 5”. Brim: 2" grossgrain binding. Trim:  5/8" Black Grossgrain. The hat is new without tags.  It collapses and opens perfectly.  There is a slight scratch on the top of the hat.  It does not take away from the overall look of the hat.  This is the reason for the reduced pricing.  Please see photo.  Sold in stores for $370.00. Feel free to email with questions. Top Hats history The Silk Top hat was first designed around 1830.  Silk top hats were designed in dramatic sizes and shapes in France. It became a challenge to store them in checkrooms. A Paris hatter  invented the folding opera hat or satin collapsible top hat, a Top hat formed on folding springs and then covered with a lustrous silk fabric.   Storing the hat: The best way to store a Top Hat is in a hat box. Never rest a Top hat on its brim.  Store in the OPEN position.  Preferably, turn the hat upside down and rest it on the crown. After each wearing, dust your hat.   DON'T FORGET YOUR HAT! Winning bidders are asked to pay within 48 hours of the item listed end time. Paypal is preferred. Please use check out at end of auction.  If you will be using cashiers check or money order, an email is requested within 24 hours of end of auction. Please include item number and description with payment when mailing and email us your shipping address. When payment is cleared, shipment will be within three business days. Insurance is included in the shipping/handling fee to customers in the Continental United Stated Only.  All others must request shipping fees. Place a Bid!