BORCHERT Antique Top Hat, Berlin, 1920s // Zylinder, Berlin, 1920er Jahre

This distinguished antique top hat, dating to the 1920s, was crafted by the renowned Berlin hatmaker C.W. Borchert, located at Friedrichstraße 157. Known as a former purveyor to the imperial court, Borchert’s hats were synonymous with quality and prestige during the German Empire. The absence of the “Königlicher Hoflieferant” designation on this piece confirms its post-monarchical origin, following the abdication of the Kaiser after World War I.

Made with classic materials and elegant proportions, the hat is very well preserved, retaining its original shape and finish. With a head circumference of approx. 53 cm, it represents the refined style of Weimar-era gentlemen’s fashion, where tradition met modernity.

This rare 1920s Berlin top hat is ideal for collectors of historical menswear, German imperial fashion, or museum-quality accessories, offering a tangible link to the transitional period between empire and republic.