Lot #282 - Vintage Benj. Sanders Top Hat w/ Dobbs Fifth Avenue Box

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Lot #282 - Vintage Benj. Sanders Top Hat w/ Dobbs Fifth Avenue Box

Lot Number: 282

Item Location: Enumclaw, WA

Preview Date/Time: Wednesday, May 27th - (By Appointment - Appointments must be made no later than 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 26th)

Pickup Date/Time: Sunday, May 31st (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - By Appointment)

Start Date/Time: 05/23/26, 7:00 AM

End Date/Time: 05/29/26, 8:42:00 PM

Opening Bid: $5.00

Bid History: 19

Current Bid: $50.00

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Highbidder: Footejr

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Description:

Elegant vintage black formal top hat by Benj. Sanders of Brooklyn, N.Y., accompanied by its original Dobbs Fifth Avenue Hats New York presentation/storage box 🎩✨

Features a classic satin-finish black top hat with traditional curved crown and brim styling. Interior bears the “Benj. Sanders Brooklyn, N.Y.” marking. Includes the vintage octagonal Dobbs Fifth Avenue hat box with carriage graphics and original interior insert/tissue remnants.

A wonderful display piece for collectors of vintage formalwear, haberdashery, theater props, or antique fashion accessories.

📌 Condition & Notes:
Hat shows age-related wear, light dust, and some separation/wear to the ribbon band area. Box has scuffs, edge wear, creasing, discoloration, and handling wear from age/storage. Items are sold as-is, where-is. Please review all photos carefully, as they are considered part of the description.

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