- One Size - $14.29
Adult Victorian Detective Prop - Classic Costume Accessory
DELIVERY
- Dispatch: Within 24 Hours
- Registered & Express Post for ALL Orders.
- Pick up is available.
- Easy 14 days returns and exchanges
RETURNS
If you do not like the product you can return it within 14 days - no questions asked. This excludes stockings, gloves, swimwear and clearance sale items. We have an easy and hassle-free return policy. Please look at our Delivery & Returns section for further information.
PRODUCT DETAILS
What's in the Box
- One plastic detective prop with removable stem
This Adult Victorian detective prop brings instant classic detective energy to any costume — the bent-stem design with its apple-shaped bowl and wood-grain finish is the signature look every Sherlock-style sleuth or vintage gentleman needs.
The bowl features a realistic reddish-brown wood-grain texture with black speckling, glossy black curved stem, and a silver-tone metal ring at the joint. Two-piece construction means the stem removes for easy packing. Non-functional prop — purely costume use.
Perfect For
Book Week & Literature Days: Natural pick for any classic detective character, Victorian-era gentleman from historical fiction, or 1950s literary professor costumes.
Costume Parties & Conventions: Works for vintage detective themes, Mad Men-era costume parties, murder mystery dinners, or any period drama cosplay event.
Theatrical Productions: Ideal for school plays, drama productions, or amateur theatre where you need a convincing period prop without the weight or fragility of a real prop.
How to Wear It
Pair with a tweed jacket, waistcoat, bow tie, and deerstalker cap for full detective effect. Or go Mad Men with a slim pinstripe suit and fedora. Works equally well with Victorian frock coats or 1960s professor cardigans.
Parent FAQs
Q: Is this a real bent-stem prop?
No — this is a costume prop only, not designed for actual use. The bowl is plastic with a decorative wood-grain finish, purely for visual effect in costumes and theatrical productions.
Q: Does the stem come out?
Yes — the stem detaches from the bowl at the metal collar joint, making it easier to pack or store. Just slot it back in when you're ready to wear it.
Q: Will it break easily if dropped?
It's molded plastic so it's fairly durable for costume use, though the stem could crack if bent too hard. Treat it gently during conventions or events and it'll last through multiple wears.
Q: Can I use this for a teacher Book Week costume?
Absolutely — it's perfect for any classic literature character costume, Victorian gentleman, or historical fiction dress-up. Just pair with period-appropriate clothing and you're set.
Care: Wipe clean with damp cloth; store with stem detached to avoid pressure cracks.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Returns Policy
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at sales@kidsbookweekcostumes.com.au.
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return form, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
Shipping
We offer Flat Rates $9.8 for Registered Post or $14.8 for Express Post within Australia.