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Vintage Hatters Rounding Jack Brim Cutter – Marked G. Starr, Danbury, Conn.

A rare survivor from the golden age of American hat-making, this vintage rounding jack brim cutter is a precision tool once used by professional hatters to shape and trim brims with exacting consistency. Marked G. Starr, Danbury, Conn., it hails from the heart of Connecticut’s legendary hatting industry—Danbury, known as the “Hat Capital of the World” throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Crafted with a hardwood body and fitted with a rule markings on the top side, Underside cutter glides along the crown block, allowing the blade to cleanly slice the brim to the desired width. The integrated measuring scale ensures uniformity across production, making it indispensable in both artisan and industrial settings.
• Maker: G. Starr, Danbury, Connecticut
• Function: Brim cutter .
• Condition: Excellent patina; rule clearly legible; blade short but  intact
• Era: Likely late 19th to early 20th century
• Collector Appeal: Highly sought after by milliners, tool collectors, and historians of American industry

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