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"Atlantic 2 Fire Co." Victorian High Eagle Firefighting Leather Helmet, 1882

Item Details

Item Type Firefighting Helmet
Materials Leather, Metal
Public Service Firefighting
Period Late 19th Century, Antique
Date 1882
  • 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 fragile with leather and paint loss; the leather has deteriorated and flakes off when handling; discoloration and fading; the metal front shield and high eagle are present; the metal front shield is loose; remnants of the paper label and linning to the inner helmet; the front metal shield may not be original to the piece; alterations to the helmet may exist.

Dimensions

11.0" W x 9.0" H x 13.5" D

Item #

ITMGC31461

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