Sold for:
$2,370
$2,370
Paint Decorated Fireman's Parade Hat, America, early 19th century, the hat painted red with a depiction of an allegorical figure in an oval on the front of the crown flanked by "FAIR MOUNT" inscribed in gilt lettering on a black banner, the reverse depicting an early wooden fire hydrant and the letters "FA," the top with the gilt initials "GS," the interior top inscribed "G. S. F.M.E. Co.," (wear, repairs), ht. 5 3/4, dia. 13 3/4 in. Two extensive glue repairs to cracks on the brim.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-06-07
