THE HAT HAS HALLMARKS AND A VICTORIAN EARLY DIAMOND REGISTRATION MARK.
THE TOP HAT WAS ORIGINALLY PART OF A DOG INKWELL.
I HAVE INCLUDED A PICTURE AT THE END BELOW TO SHOW HOW IT WOULD HAVE FITTED.
THE COMPLETE INKWELL HAS MADE OVER £4000 AND IS A RARE PIECE.
THIS COULD BE MADE INTO SOMETHING ELSE OR MAYBE THE ORIGINAL DOG IS STILL OUT THERE.
PLEASE SEE THE MANY PICTURES BELOW.