Sold for:
$1,107
$1,107
Paint-decorated Firebucket, a Fire Helmet, and a Fire Belt, America, 19th century, the bucket painted gray green, lettered and dated "A. CHASE. 1814" within a blue-painted oval (lacks handle, minor paint loss); the helmet of molded pressed leather with leather front badge marked "HOSE 4 NEWPORT," supported by a cast metal firefighter figure, with "CAIRNS & BROTHER" label inside top, and maker's stamp to the underside of brim (losses to badge, cast metal support loose); the belt black on one side and white on the other formerly with applied letters "ASSt FOREMAN" (losses and cracking); bucket ht. 11 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-02-24
