British Royal Fireman Antique Brass Helmet

Historical replica, firefighters wore these helmets to protect from heat, cinders and falling objects. Interestingly the shape of the helmets have had minimal changes over the years, however, the material compositions have evolved from leather to metals and finally lighter weight polymers and plastics for ease of use.

When one first eyes any of the classic 19th & 20th-century fireman helmets, one would likely be distracted by its brilliant hand-craftsmanship, its’ intricate patterning on the side of the ornate dragon comb, or by its’ audacious brass shine or copper gleam. But after one moves past the beautiful look of this antique-inspired, life-size vintage piece, one might start to wonder why a fireman would have worn something that is notoriously prone to adopting and retaining the temperature of its surrounds, i.e. gets hot? Modern technology has pushed these wonderful helmets into obscurity, and they can now only act as reminders of the glorious past.

First introduced into the British Fire Service in the mid-1800s these type of patterned helmets were used to fight fires right up until World War 2. Today they are still used for Ceremonial Parades and Royal Pageants and other official functions and events.

Features:

• Pack Contents: Fireman Helmet
• Key Attributes: Hand Crafted, Decorative, Polished Brass Finish
• Uses: Home Decor, Gift, Souvenir, Collectable, History, Art and Craft.
• Weight: 2.10 kg (Approx)

Dimensions:

• Length: 250 mm (Approx)
  
• Width: 340 mm (Approx)
  
• Height: 440 mm (Approx)
  
  

 Disclaimer: All of our items are  handmade (HANDCRAFTED) by master artisans who employ techniques (TOOLS) and traditions that are often centuries old. Some natural blemishes or imperfections are to be expected. These are not product flaws. Instead, they are precisely what make these pieces so extraordinary and beautiful.