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"TMAN 1 Fire Co." Victorian Red Leather Firefighting Helmet, c. 1890

Item Details

Item Type Firefighting Helmet
Materials Leather, Tin, Fabric
Public Service Firefighting
Period Antique, Late 19th Century
Date 1890s
Additional Information This antique firefighting helmet was displayed in a a Fire Museum for the past several years.
  • Please note, this item is highly fragile and/or requires custom packing. Additional handling time should be expected. If pickup is selected please bring appropriate packing materials.

Condition

- overall with paint loss; cracks to the leather; missing leather lettering to the front shield; embedded residue; stains; discoloration; some sections of the metal brim frame are exposed; oxidation to the high eagle finial decoration; fabric lining intact but shows tears and stains.

Dimensions

10.5" W x 9.0" H x 14.0" D

- measures the helmet.

Item #

ITMGD12112

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