Brass Fireman's Helmet with Original Plaque of Origin in France, circa 1900

Standing at 43.25 inches in height, this French cherry wood pedestal or sculpture stand from the turn of the twentieth century features four bronze plaques of female figures representing the muses of sculpture, painting, music, and philosophy. The 13.5 inch square beveled top is trimmed with a bronze rais-de-coeur pattern border. The corners of the apron are detailed with classic flaming torches surrounded by laurel wreath crowns...

Standing at 43 inches in height, this French cherry wood pedestal or sculpture stand from the turn of the twentieth century features four bronze plaques representing attributes of mu...

This rare eighteenth century copper and brass braisier hails from the city of Villedieu-les-Poeles, the French capital of copper artisans in Normandy, France. It boasts ornately wor...

At almost 18 inches in height, this pair of French Empire style gilt wood sconces from the turn of the twentieth century features opposing Napoleonic eagles holding laurels in their ...

This solid oak French model staircase is a rare find. Made by the architect to demonstrate the full scale staircase design, this unusually large-scale model from the early twentieth ...

This late 19th century French oak child's chair features a seat back with hand carved rosettes at the corners, scrolling leaves, a central rosette, and finials. The seat rests on tur...

2 similar French Victorian brass fireman's helmets. (Priced Each).

Leather fireman's parade belt with the word "LIBERTY in white on a red ground, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, circa 1900 This fireman's parade belt is of the type produced during the latter part of the 19th century, between roughly 1870 and 1900. Made of leather, the body of the belt is black. In the center is a recessed window, with a fancifully scalloped edge, behind which a red leather panel, upon which the word "Liberty" appears in raised, white letters. There is a white binding, it's edge trimmed with pinking shears to create a decorative border. The metal buckle fits into an opposing leather strap, small in scale and riveted beneath the outer one. The words that appear on fireman's parade belts were customized, sometimes displaying the title of the wearer (i.e., "chief" or "clerk"), sometimes the name of the city or town, and sometimes the name of the station, as-is the case in this instance. Attributed to Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania (Columbia County), I acquired it about 25 miles southwest, in adjacent Union County. Bloomsburg's first fire house, Friendship Fire Company, was established in 1868, shortly following the Civil War. Like most volunteer departments of that time, it was staffed by returning Union soldiers who volunteered, enjoying the comradery. Three more would follow, including Rescue Hose & Ladder (1870), Winona (1881), and Liberty Fire Company (1900). In the early 1990's the process was begun to modernize and consolidate all four stations into one. Liberty's fire house still stands on the 100 block of Leonard Street. Probably made in the year the Liberty Fire Company was established, for related parades and festivities, the great thing about this belt is the combination of the wonderful, early, painted surface and the terrific verbiage. While words such as "Clerk," "Bloomsburg," or "Rescue" would have limited appeal, the word "Liberty" opens the playing field to a nation-wide audience. Fire memorabilia...

Although it may resemble a trampoline, this is an extremely rare fire safety net designed to catch those leaping from burning buildings. The net was patented in 1887 by Thomas F. Bro...

Vintage French Medieval Knight's Helmet in Brass is a marvelous recreation of a period artifact. Hand-crafted by an obviously skilled artisan who clear...

Great image of helmets Copper-plate engraving Published C.1820 Unframed.

Well made in a ceremonial fashion in the manner of an ancient Classical helmet. Mounted on a carved and black painted wood base. The helmet inscribed, “Srs. POMPIERS De AVERNES” abov...