[INDIAN WARS]. U.S. Army Model 1881 spiked pith helmet. Manufactured by Shannon, Miller & Crane (active 1880-1892), New York.
Sale 1095 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography, Featuring Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana & Historical Documents
Day 1 Lots 1-403
Nov 3, 2022
10:00AM ET
Day 2 Lots 404-634
Nov 4, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$300 -
$500
Sold for $625
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[INDIAN WARS]. U.S. Army Model 1881 spiked pith helmet. Manufactured by Shannon, Miller & Crane (active 1880-1892), New York.
Brim to crown 8 in. black wool felt over cork pith helmet, bound visor, looped brass ring chin scales backed with black velvet, 1 in. diam. hooked infantry buttons with crossed rifles, overall length 4 in. threaded spike, also with 2 1/2 in. diam. black felt-covered threaded cover, tan-cream lacquered leather sweatband, cream silk lining (minor warping at crown, minor scuffing to binding). Approx. 3 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. gilt brass Great Seal insignia with American eagle reading "E Pluribus Unum", 3/4 in. silver "9" on shield, possibly indicating 9th infantry, or 9th company. Printed and gilt leather manufacturer label affixed to interior crown: "Shannon, MIller & Crane / New-York."
4 5/8 x 3/4 in. typed paper label (heavy toning) attributes the helmet: "Officer's Dress Helmet / 1870-1890 / Worn by Capt. Geo. Lemon - Mass."
Property from the Inventory of James C. Frasca
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