French Magistrate Judge's Headdress

Flat French magistrate judge's headdress known as "Mortier", composed of a two-part black fabric and velvet structure, separated by a finely embroidered frieze. Our 1930s period headdress is still in use today. Good overall condition. We are enclosing a pair of white cloth gloves from the same period, which were used by the judge after deliberation to pronounce the sentence. Diam. 18 cm. H. 115 mm. Est. 100 E.