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19th Century Black Painted Leather French Primitive Fire Helmet Casque Pompier

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19th century black painted leather French fire helmet with painted logo with what looks like a 'French Lily' and three hooked lines Made out of one piece of hardened and painted leather, soft leather lining held together by a (not original) string. Unfortunately the 'chin straps' are cut off. Size: 56 (56cm).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 12.6 in (32 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: 'new' string. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. the leather is cracked and someone made a hole in it (on which it could hang now).
  • Seller Location:
    Haarlem, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1040420543182

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