Both for top hats, the first with allover gilt floral embellishments, the face with a key hole, the interior lined with high quality red paper (11.5 in.) (lacking key; wear and some chipping to the leather); the second with brass fittings and red velvet liner, personalized for "A. D. Macpherson" (10 in.) (splits to lid's edge; lacking key).

Private Collection of a North Carolina Gentleman