SOLD! for $1,725.00.
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- High Estimate: $500.00
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Lot of four 19th century leather Fire Helmets. 1ST ITEM: One black leather fireman's helmet, shield held by greyhound and reading "19". Embossed leather brim.11-1/2" L x 15-1/2" W x 8" D. 2ND ITEM: One black leather fireman's helmet, shieldheld by eagle and embossed "Foreman". Embossed leather brim. 15-1/4" L x 11-1/4" W x 8-1/2" D. 3RD ITEM: One white leather fireman's helmet, shield held by eagle and reading "Good Will S. Fire Co. # 7". Embossed leather brim stenciled"1856" on back. Names and initials of possible owners stenciled inside brim. 14-1/2" L x 11" W x 8-1/2" D. 4TH ITEM: One white leather fireman's helmet, shield held by eagle and reading "Chief Y.F.D.". Embossed leather brim. 14-3/4" L x10-1/4" W x 8-1/2" D. All four helmets with expected wear and losses. Provenance: East Tennessee collection.
