King George VI's top hat to be auctioned
24th April 2014
The plush silk top hat was designed by
Henry Heath Ltd. It has a silk print lining reading “by special
appointment / to His Majesty the King / Established in the reign of
King George IV, 1982 / 105 to 109 Oxford St, London.” The initials
“HRH” appear in gilt beneath. King George VI served as the monarch
from 1936 until his death in 1952. George VI was appointed King
following the…

