RARE MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA, LATE 19TH to EARLY 20TH CENTURY CAIRN'S & BROTHER, NEW YORK, AMERICAN ANTIQUE #1 FIRE COMPANY, LEATHER FIREMAN'S ARTICULATED BRASS HIGH EAGLE FIRE HAT/HELMET, featuring INTACT, ORNATE, HIGHLY DECORATIVE, EARLY HIGH EAGLE FRONT SHIELD CLASP, STAMPED LEATHER BRIM with MEANDERING IVY VINE MOTIF, INTERIOR DROP-DOWN CORDUROY EAR & NECK PROTECTIVE SKIRT, RAISED CUT WHITE LEATHER LETTERING over RECESSDED RED SLOTS & REAR BRASS RING HANGING HOOK
(Circa 1885-1915)
Late 19th to early 20th century American antique high eagle, leather & brass, with high profile front shield, firemen's helmets & fire hats
DIMENSIONS:
9" Height x 7 ½" front Width x 10" back Width x 15" Depth
23" Head Circumference/Large
Weight: 1 lb. 6 oz.
CONDITION:
Very Good to Excellent overall antique condition.
(SOLD for $1,000.00)
