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THBAmerican Leather Fire Helmet w/ eagle head crest and 2 Cabinet Card Photos of Horse drawn Fire Engines
About Seller
300 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
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LiveJan 24, 2018 - Jan 25, 2018
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- Lot Description
The helmet is quite early, and very attractive, having a gilt brass eagle crest. The helmet itself is all leather, and is in solid condition, although the edges have suffered some minor losses. The brim is embossed with a simple repetitive pattern. The finish is crackled, but retains most of the original finish. The eagle retains traces of the original gilding. The liner is intact, with a broad leather sweat band. The rear visor is stamped:"Cairns Bros." over "113 Grand." The same is stamped at the base of the eagle.
A large cabinet photo of a steam pumper engine, ca. 1870, shown being drawn by three horses, all posed in an early industrial setting, with a driver in the seat wearing a peaked cap, and a fireman alongside. Excellent for age.
A smaller cabinet card photo ca. 1870 showing a similar steam pumper engine, drawn by 3 white horses, from the front.
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Condition
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