The black bicorne hat, worn by Napoleon in the 19th century, sold at more than double the estimated price, setting a record at the auction. Napoleon wore the hat during his reign from 1808 to 1815.
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00:24 It's a very simple hat.
00:25 It's not a ceremonial hat at all.
00:27 You have specificities mainly underneath.
00:29 The emperor couldn't stand the sweat band,
00:31 so it's been removed.
00:32 He had reinforcements put in so he
00:34 could grab it with his hands.
00:36 Otherwise, there is the question of the condition of the hat,
00:39 which shows that the hat is 200 years old
00:41 and has suffered a little, which makes it even more charming.
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