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Vintage Helmets

Vintage Patinated Corinthian Greek Helmet
Vintage Patinated Corinthian Greek Helmet

Vintage Patinated Corinthian Greek Helmet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking miniature bronze sculpture is a masterfully rendered Corinthian-style Greek helmet, capturing the martial elegance of antiquity.

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Mid-20th Century Greek Brutalist Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Carbide Miners Streamlined Brass Helmet Lamp
Vintage Carbide Miners Streamlined Brass Helmet Lamp

Vintage Carbide Miners Streamlined Brass Helmet Lamp

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, vintage carbide miners streamlined brass helmet lamp.

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Vintage 1930s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Vintage Campaign Anglo Indian Wicker Pith Helmet
Vintage Campaign Anglo Indian Wicker Pith Helmet

Vintage Campaign Anglo Indian Wicker Pith Helmet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Transporting British Colonial Anglo Indian pith helmet or hat ambitiously handcrafted in woven reed or wicker in classic form with metal breather holes and plenty of tropical charm. ...

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Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Wicker, Reed

Vintage Greco-Roman Helmet in Bronze began 20th Century
Vintage Greco-Roman Helmet in Bronze began 20th Century

Vintage Greco-Roman Helmet in Bronze began 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Vintage Greco-Roman Helmet in bronze, following ancient designs. 43 x 18 x 28 cm Good condition

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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Burgundy Riding Hat
Vintage Burgundy Riding Hat

Vintage Burgundy Riding Hat

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage burgundy riding helmet with chin strap.

Category

20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Vintage Pegasus Helmet
Vintage Pegasus Helmet

Vintage Pegasus Helmet

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H 7 in W 10 in D 7 in

Vintage Pegasus Helmet

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage Pegasus racing helmet from the 1930's. The blue and orange helmet has the Pegasus logo on the front and has leather straps.

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Vintage 1930s British More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather, Paint

Vintage Pith Helmet
Vintage Pith Helmet

Vintage Pith Helmet

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H 5 in W 11 in D 14 in

Vintage Pith Helmet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Dashing iconic pith helmet with breather holes, adjustable leather headband, and a vintage Palm Beach label, apparently never worn.

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20th Century American British Colonial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Vintage French Fire Fighter Helmet
Vintage French Fire Fighter Helmet

Vintage French Fire Fighter Helmet

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H 6.5 in W 8.5 in D 12 in

Vintage French Fire Fighter Helmet

Located in Victoria, BC

The helmet was likely used in the early to mid-20th century, as it is a vintage item. .

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Mid-20th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Vintage Full Size Diving Helmet
Vintage Full Size Diving Helmet

Vintage Full Size Diving Helmet

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H 20 in W 15 in D 15 in

Vintage Full Size Diving Helmet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Copper diving helmet from 1941, made in Boston Massachusetts. Very heavy, solid decorative piece. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).

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Vintage 1940s Animal Sculptures

Vintage Industrial Welding Helmet and Goggles
Vintage Industrial Welding Helmet and Goggles

Vintage Industrial Welding Helmet and Goggles

Located in Rochester, NY

A riveted black leather looking fiber welding helmet with beautifully aged surface having a raised metal framework around an amber eising glass lens shield along with a pair of weldi...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Vintage Aviakit Trackstar Motorcycle Helmet, Acu Pattern
Vintage Aviakit Trackstar Motorcycle Helmet, Acu Pattern

Vintage Aviakit Trackstar Motorcycle Helmet, Acu Pattern

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Aviakit Acu pattern motorcycle helmet. Aviakit trackstar racing helmet fitted with a leather headband and straps keeping a space between the head and outer case of the helmet. Stron...

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Vintage 1950s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage BSA Gold Flash Helmet, The Noll by Cromwell
Vintage BSA Gold Flash Helmet, The Noll by Cromwell

Vintage BSA Gold Flash Helmet, The Noll by Cromwell

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Motorcycle helmet. A dark blue helmet made in England by Cromwell, The 'Noll'. The pudding basin motorcycle helmet is fitted with a material headband and straps keeping a space betw...

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20th Century English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

'Queen Helmet Conch Shell' Bamboo Floor Lamp with Vintage French Parasol Shade
'Queen Helmet Conch Shell' Bamboo Floor Lamp with Vintage French Parasol Shade

'Queen Helmet Conch Shell' Bamboo Floor Lamp with Vintage French Parasol Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Model No. 014 is a one-of-a-kind art lamp featuring a vintage rice-paper shade constructed from an exceedingly rare 1919 French parasol advertising a line of cold-water bathing suits.

Category

2010s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Concrete, Brass

U.S. Navy Diving Helmet Mark V
U.S. Navy Diving Helmet Mark V

U.S. Navy Diving Helmet Mark V

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H 35 in W 14 in D 16 in

U.S. Navy Diving Helmet Mark V

By A. Schrader's Son Inc.

Located in Savannah, GA

Vintage diving helmet manufactured by one of the oldest and most prestigious makers of early diving gear in the U.S.

Category

Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Indian Rattan and Wicker Pith Helmet
Anglo-Indian Rattan and Wicker Pith Helmet

Anglo-Indian Rattan and Wicker Pith Helmet

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H 6.5 in W 12 in D 14 in

Anglo-Indian Rattan and Wicker Pith Helmet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and unusual vintage Anglo-Indian pith helmet with decorative appeal crafted in rattan and wicker with woven geometric symbols and a carved wood eagle on the front.  

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Cromwell Motorcycle Helmet, The 'Noll'
Vintage Cromwell Motorcycle Helmet, The 'Noll'

Vintage Cromwell Motorcycle Helmet, The 'Noll'

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H 6.3 in W 7.88 in D 9.45 in

Vintage Cromwell Motorcycle Helmet, The 'Noll'

By Cromwell Helmet 1

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage Cromwell Motorcycle helmet, The 'Noll'. A black helmet made in England by Cromwell, The 'Noll'.

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Vintage 1950s British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

ACU Approved Cromwell Motorcycle Racing Helmet, Pudding Basin
ACU Approved Cromwell Motorcycle Racing Helmet, Pudding Basin

ACU Approved Cromwell Motorcycle Racing Helmet, Pudding Basin

By Cromwell Helmet 1

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage Cromwell motorcycle crash helmet. A fine blue painted motorcycle, pudding basin shape helmet made in England by Cromwell.

Category

Mid-20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Motorcycle Helmet
Vintage Motorcycle Helmet

Vintage Motorcycle Helmet

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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Vintage Motorcycle Helmet

By MFG. CO. LTD. 1

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A white helmet, The Centurion made by MFG. Co Ltd. of Norfolk. This helmet has a cork interior, fitted with a leather headband and straps keeping a space between the head and outer c...

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Mid-20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Vintage Everoak Motorcycle Helmet
Vintage Everoak Motorcycle Helmet

Vintage Everoak Motorcycle Helmet

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H 6.11 in W 7.68 in D 9.45 in

Vintage Everoak Motorcycle Helmet

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage racing motorcycle crash helmet, Everoak.

Category

Vintage 1960s English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Vintage Safari Pith Helmet
Vintage Safari Pith Helmet

Vintage Safari Pith Helmet

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H 6 in W 11 in D 13 in

Vintage Safari Pith Helmet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

If only hats could talk what stories this authentic vintage Campaign safari hat would tell. Beginning its mysterious history in Miami imported for David bergere, this style of Pith h...

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20th Century American Campaign Collectibles and Curiosities

Vintage Child's Riding Helmet
Vintage Child's Riding Helmet

Vintage Child's Riding Helmet

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H 10 in W 8 in D 6 in

Vintage Child's Riding Helmet

Located in Napa, CA

Cream colored child's riding helmet. We think it was painted this color over the velvet. Still has brown ribbon in back. Definitely would make a unique decorative object.

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Vintage 1940s Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Plastic

Vintage Velocette Motorcycle Crash Helmet
Vintage Velocette Motorcycle Crash Helmet

Vintage Velocette Motorcycle Crash Helmet

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H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 9.26 in

Vintage Velocette Motorcycle Crash Helmet

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage Velocette motorcycle crash helmet. A 'Centurion' pudding basin style motorcycle helmet, The Patent Pulp model.

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Vintage 1940s British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Cork

Vintage Football Helmet, circa 1950
Vintage Football Helmet, circa 1950

Vintage Football Helmet, circa 1950

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H 9 in W 7 in D 11 in

Vintage Football Helmet, circa 1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An original vintage football helmet with a single bar face mask.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Vintage Football Helmet c.1960
Vintage Football Helmet c.1960

Vintage Football Helmet c.1960

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H 8 in W 6 in D 9 in

Vintage Football Helmet c.1960

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An original vintage football helmet with a leather chin strap.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Vintage Cromwell 'Noll' Motorcycle Crash Helmet
Vintage Cromwell 'Noll' Motorcycle Crash Helmet

Vintage Cromwell 'Noll' Motorcycle Crash Helmet

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A good pudding basin motorcycle helmet made in England by Cromwell. The outer shell is painted silver with a material interior. Strong leather neck and earflaps are also fitted as is...

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Vintage 1950s English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Vintage Franklin Football Helmet c.1940
Vintage Franklin Football Helmet c.1940

Vintage Franklin Football Helmet c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An original Franklin H-44 hard composite and leather football helmet with chin strap. Creator Franklin. Date of manufacture c.1940. Materials and techniques hard compos...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Vintage Cromwell Motorcycle Helmet, Grey and Blue
Vintage Cromwell Motorcycle Helmet, Grey and Blue

Vintage Cromwell Motorcycle Helmet, Grey and Blue

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H 5.52 in W 8.27 in D 9.85 in

Vintage Cromwell Motorcycle Helmet, Grey and Blue

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage Cromwell motorcycling crash helmet. A blue and grey motorcycle, pudding basin shape helmet made in England by Cromwell.

Category

Vintage 1960s English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage American Football Helmet from the 1930s
Vintage American Football Helmet from the 1930s

Vintage American Football Helmet from the 1930s

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H 9.06 in W 9.45 in D 8.67 in

Vintage American Football Helmet from the 1930s

By Macgregor & Goldsmith

Located in London, GB

Great sports memorabilia American football helmet in good vintage condition. Iron stand and hat block for sale by separate negotiation.

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Vintage 1930s American American Craftsman Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Suede

Vintage Norseman Style Polished Chrome Viking Helmet
Vintage Norseman Style Polished Chrome Viking Helmet

Vintage Norseman Style Polished Chrome Viking Helmet

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Post modern polished chrome Viking helmet. The only known Viking helmet with the possibility of reconstruction was found in Norway. This great archeological find inspired the Norsem...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Chrome

Vintage French Medieval Knight's Helmet in Brass
Vintage French Medieval Knight's Helmet in Brass

Vintage French Medieval Knight's Helmet in Brass

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage French Medieval Knight's Helmet in Brass is a marvelous recreation of a period artifact.

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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Vintage Saks Fifth Avenue Woman's "Helmet" Hat
Vintage Saks Fifth Avenue Woman's "Helmet" Hat

Vintage Saks Fifth Avenue Woman's "Helmet" Hat

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Incline Village, NV

Designed by world famous fashion designer Adolfo Sardina, and "Made in America", this vintage brimless "Helmet" hat (circa 1970) was also referred to as a "mod" hat, the style made p...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wool

Vintage Black Bowler Riding Hat, Riding Helmet
Vintage Black Bowler Riding Hat, Riding Helmet

Vintage Black Bowler Riding Hat, Riding Helmet

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H 5.52 in W 10.04 in D 12.01 in

Vintage Black Bowler Riding Hat, Riding Helmet

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Equestrian bowler hat by Herbert Johnson. A hard crown black bowler hat with a shaped brim made by Herbert Johnson, New Bond Street. The black felt hat is lined with white satin wi...

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Vintage 1920s British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass

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Vintage Helmets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage helmets is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of plastic, animal skin and fiberglass, all vintage helmets available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of vintage helmets available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage helmets bearing Industrial or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Macgregor & Goldsmith, MFG. CO. LTD. and Saks Fifth Avenue each produced beautiful vintage helmets that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Helmets?

Vintage helmets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $485, while the lowest priced sells for $155 and the highest can go for as much as $2,800.

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