WC Fields’ straw hat offered with $500 starting bid

WC Fields’ straw hat offered with $500 starting bid

A straw hat worn by the celebrated vaudeville star and comedian WC Fields is valued at upwards of $500.

WC Fields hat

This hat is consigned from the collection of Hollywood make-up artist William Tuttle 

Fields was a key figure in Hollywood’s early years, appearing in his first recorded movie (Pool Sharks) in 1915.

This piece has great provenance, having been gifted to make-up artist William Tuttle by Ron Meyer, former CEO of Universal Studios.

It’s offered in Premiere Props’ Hollywood Extravaganza sale on December 9. Another of Fields’ hats (a very battered stovepipe) made $31,070 in a 2009 sale.

Love the movies? So do we. Click here to take a look at all our stock for sale.

Please sign up to our free newsletter to receive exciting news about movie memorabilia auctions.

Register to receive more in-depth articles from our dedicated team.

Register Here

Featured products

Elvis Presley Authentic Strand of Hair
Elvis Presley Authentic Strand of Hair
£399
In stock
Fidel Castro signed certificateFidel Castro Signed Certificate
Fidel Castro signed certificate
£2,995
In stock
King Henry VIII Autographed DocumentKing Henry VIII Autographed Document
King Henry VIII Autographed Document
£55,000
In stock

FREE NEWSLETTER REGISTRATION