Vintage Cast Steel and Nickel Millinery Hat Store Display c.1966-1980 Coffee Tables The metal trays were used

The metal trays were used by typesetters to store the metal typesets used for a job

Several small holes

is out of scale within the landscape

sliding lens connected to the body by bellows and Mahogany base

This piece is very solidly built and has retained its original finish with some minor structural damage

Vintage Cast Steel and Nickel Millinery Hat Store Display c.1966-1980 Coffee Tables The metal trays were usedABOUT An original cast steel and nickel milliner pork pie hat form embossed with the company's name and address and numbers on both sides. Used as a store display at the milliner's factory. Attached adjustable display stand. Substantial in weight. CREATOR Boon & Lane Ltd., England. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1966 1980. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Cast Steel, Nickel. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS Max H 18 in. W 12 in. D 10. 5