Lot 190190: Collection Of Eight Vintage Mink Fur Pillbox Hats

Auction

Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (187)

Lot Number

190190

Status

Sold

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Opening Bid

$5.00

Accepted Bids

70

Closed

2/8/26 9:10 PM PT

Description

A collection of eight vintage mink fur pillbox hats, most of which are associated with a different prominent American department store or brand from the mid-20th century. "Precious Furs by Marché" and "Livingston Bros". Marche was an Italian designer whose fur hats were often sold in US department stores. Livingston Bros was a San Francisco-based department store chain that operated until the late 20th century. "Miss Alice Magnin". This label refers to Alice Magnin, a prominent figure associated with the high-end I. Magnin department store chain, known for luxury goods and furs. "Saks Fifth Avenue Millinery Salon". This indicates a hat from the Millinery Salon of the renowned luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue, a label known for high-quality, often custom-made hats from the 1950s and 1960s. Amrose New York: This label is associated with vintage, high-end fur items, such as mink and chinchilla hats, stoles, and capes, often dating to the 1950s or 1960s. "Mr. D" or "Mr. Dave," is primarily linked to vintage fur hats, often made in Italy or France. Macy's San Francisco: The "So Very San Francisco" label indicates the item was retailed at the flagship Macy's store in Union Square, a historic location in the city for nearly a century. These hats are genuine fur, likely mink, and are typical of styles popular in the 1950s and 1960s. 6.5" W Good condition.