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Lot 2432
Antique Cairnes & Bros. Fire Fighter's Helmet and Vintage Axe
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1900 leather helmet with gilt high eagle marked Cairnes & Bros., the front piece shield hand-painted "C.F.D /113 / 869" (8 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 15 1/2 in.), together with a vintage axe marked "True Temper / Kelly Works" to head (35 5/8 in.).

From the Estate of the late Julie Smull, Rock Island, Illinois

Some scattered scuffs and wear to both from use; helmet with some leather degradation; some nails missing to metal mount; front piece may not be original to the helmet.