Lot 528 , Two Chinese embroidered silk hats, late 19th / early 20th century,

Two Chinese embroidered silk hats, late 19th / early 20th century, the first an official's hat with a rock crystal and brass finial, the second embroidered with dragons, phoenixes and flowers, predominantly in blue, yellow and terracotta satin
Estimate £300-400

The hats are probably theatrical, the blue cap with the rock crystal finial has some light staining and wear to the blue brocade and has a three character inscription to the interior, the orange tassels also faded.
Second hat with the antennae like appliques has some unpicked threads to the cresting on a slightly faded salmon pink ground, some general light staining here and there otherwise good condition.


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