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Genuine opera hats
Why the name "opera hat"?
A top hat with a mechanical spring.
This hat can be flattened with a simple press, making it easy to store in the cloakrooms of theaters, opera houses, and restaurants.
It could even be slipped under a seat when folded, thus avoiding obstructing the view of those behind the hat-wearing spectators.
To open it, you must hold the brim firmly and give it a sharp downward movement; the brim pops up with a sharp snapping sound.
The brim is usually made of black satin, silk, or cotton.
Unfortunately, antique top hats are designed for much smaller head sizes than those of 21st-century men. You can still find them for children or women, and they're not very expensive; for adults, they're rarer... and more expensive. At the time of posting, we have hats available in sizes 52, 53, and 57. They are all in good condition.
The size 52 comes with its box, which is detached into several pieces but is present and may be repairable. It is marked with the same name as the one inscribed on the hat's crown in gold lettering: Col à Clermont. A sheet from the "Journal des tirages financiers" dated December 6, 1923, is also included.
The size 53 is from P.B. in Paris.
The size 57 is from Aigon, 3 rue Crémieux in Nîmes.