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Vintage Ceramic Salesman Sample Black Top Hat - Cavanagh
Vintage miniature black top hat is ceramic or porcelain and measures about 3" x 3-3/4" x 2" high. The Cavanagh name and logo are on the inside, along with a painted brown hat band. It is in nice condition.
Has the original box.
We bought this at an auction last weekend.
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This is the second of these we have. The other is Gray. The auctioneer liste and called this a salesman sample. Ebay has one for sale as a paperweight/toothpick holder.
robin hawaii is right on it is not a salesman sample it is indeed a gift certificate so they could take it in a get the right hat for them