Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
French Brass Fireman'S Helmet, Late 19TH C., Horsehair Plume
- Price realized
- $308
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $250
- Category
- Historical & Political Memorabilia
- Sold
- May 2, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 2- MAY 2026 "TREASURES FROM THE VAULTS OF A DALLAS DESIGNER"
Lot description
French Fireman's Helmet, last quarter 19th c., a national model in brass with a raised comb faced with a Medusa mask, black horsehair plume, the front plate with a flaming grenade above the centered "RF" set on two crossed cannons, brass brim, brass scales on the leather chinstrap that is detached at one side, leather interior liner, approx. 9"h, 8.5"w, 11.25"d, 2.05lbs Provenance: Treasures from the vaults of a Dallas designer
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.