{"product_id":"borchert-antique-bowler-berlin-ca-1910","title":"BORCHERT Antique Bowler, Berlin, ca. 1910","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rare \u003cstrong\u003eBowler hat from C. W. Borchert, Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e, is lined with fine silk and preserved in \u003cstrong\u003every good to excellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. The exterior shows only minimal age‑appropriate signs of wear, consistent with careful long‑term storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBowler hat\u003c\/strong\u003e—introduced in the mid‑19th century and widely worn across Europe—was valued for its \u003cstrong\u003edurability, rounded hard‑felt crown, and elegant yet practical design\u003c\/strong\u003e. It became a hallmark of both middle‑class fashion and formal urban attire, making it one of the most iconic hat styles of its era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Borchert‑marked example is particularly desirable, as the firm was a respected \u003cstrong\u003eBerlin court supplier (Hoflieferant)\u003c\/strong\u003e known for high‑quality craftsmanship and refined materials. This piece combines excellent preservation with strong historical provenance, making it a notable item for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eImperial German fashion\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBerlin luxury retailers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that \u003cstrong\u003ethe decoration is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly the bowler is for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourt Supplier to the German Emperor and King – Friedrichstraße 157, Berlin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorchert of Berlin was a prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eGerman court supplier (Hoflieferant)\u003c\/strong\u003e active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The company operated from the prominent address \u003cstrong\u003eFriedrichstraße 157\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most important commercial streets in imperial Berlin. As an officially appointed \u003cstrong\u003ePurveyor to the Court of His Majesty the German Emperor and King of Prussia\u003c\/strong\u003e, Borchert belonged to the elite circle of manufacturers and retailers who were authorized to supply the \u003cstrong\u003eKaiserhof\u003c\/strong\u003e with luxury goods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough detailed archival records are scarce, Borchert is documented as a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh‑quality Berlin manufacturer and retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for producing and selling \u003cstrong\u003efine leather goods, uniforms, accessories, and items of personal equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e for the imperial household and the Prussian officer class. The company’s products typically carried the prestigious designation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Königlich Preußischer Hoflieferant”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Hoflieferant Sr. Majestät des Kaisers und Königs”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis title was granted only to businesses that demonstrated \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ereliability\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003econsistent service\u003c\/strong\u003e to the imperial court.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Gown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58291111985539,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/12-antique-Borchert-bowler-1910.jpg?v=1781889183","url":"https:\/\/antique-gown.com\/fr\/products\/borchert-antique-bowler-berlin-ca-1910","provider":"ANTIQUE GOWN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}