Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 9 October 2025

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 9 October 2025

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Lot 305: A Vintage Tan Fabric Pith Helmet or Solar Topi

This auction ended on October 9, 2025.

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £48

A vintage pith helmet, also known as a solar topi, constructed with a light-colored (tan/khaki) fabric covering a rigid shell. It features a segmented crown with ventilation grommets and a circumferential fabric band. A dark brown leather chin strap with a metal buckle is attached. The interior is lined with green fabric under the brim and a pleated tan fabric sweatband, with a clear plastic disc at the crown’s center. Two yellow stickers, each marked “6004”, are visible on the interior lining.