Vintage 1950s Knox NY Octagonal Hat Box Gold Cardboard Mid Century Prop Insert

Vintage 1950s Knox NY Octagonal Hat Box Gold Cardboard Mid Century Prop Insert

$35.00
Sale price  $35.00 Regular price  $0.00
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Vintage 1950s Knox NY Octagonal Hat Box Gold Cardboard Mid Century Prop Insert

Vintage 1950s Knox NY Octagonal Hat Box Gold Cardboard Mid Century Prop Insert

$35.00
Sale price  $35.00 Regular price  $0.00
Step back into the golden age of American haberdashery with this vintage 1950s Knox New York octagonal hat box. Featuring a rich gold backdrop and the brand’s iconic crest with the Latin motto Moveo et Proficio, this striking mid-century piece boasts immense cross-market appeal. Perfect as a high-end retail display, a photography prop, or nostalgic home decor, its distinct geometric shape offers timeless retro charm. Incredibly, it still includes the rare, original interior cardboard collar insert designed to preserve a structured fedora. An absolute must-have for vintage menswear collectors and mid-century design enthusiasts alike.

This vintage mid-century hat box is in very good, structurally sound condition. The exterior lithograph remains vibrant with crisp graphics, a bright gold sheen, and no major water stains or crushing. Authentic vintage wear is limited to the edges and corners, including typical scuffing, minor splitting at the lid creases, and slight color loss. The underside displays minor shelf wear and a clean "U-2" stamp. Crucially, the interior is clean and includes the original cardboard collar insert and clear plastic lining, both fully intact with no major tears or odors.

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