RARE CAIRNS BROTHERS LEATHER FIRE HELMET Circa 1870 Height 9.75”.
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Description
RARE CAIRNS BROTHERS LEATHER FIRE HELMET
Circa 1870
Crown with cross comb pattern. Brass seahorse holder supporting a “1 Waldmeyer" shield.
Height 9.75”.
Circa 1870
Crown with cross comb pattern. Brass seahorse holder supporting a “1 Waldmeyer" shield.
Height 9.75”.
Condition
Damage to left side of brim
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age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.
The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their
age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.
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RARE CAIRNS BROTHERS LEATHER FIRE HELMET Circa 1870 Height 9.75”.
Estimate $600 - $900
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