Lot 5524

Description

Europe, Classical brass French style fire helmet, c1900, a reworked composite parts example, body totally painted in a burnt umber colour, highly ornate classical style brass comb remounted with incorrect screws, comb with heavy wear, dents and many old solder repairs running along most seams, noticeably along the rear section, replaced brass chin scales with replaced leather backing secured with reproduction brass side rosettes, French styled helmet plate featuring a large white metal sunburst to the centre flanked by white metal laurel leaves, reproduction leather liner. Fine.