IS THE HELMET 1880S

[4725shane]

 IS THIS 1880S AND WOULD IT BE VICTORIAN

[bsal6160]

Have to be very carefully claiming its 1880s as there are many copies around today. If it is 1880s then yes it could be called Victorian as the dates are correct, but strickly speaking Victorian should only apply to items made in the British commonwealth during that time. Other countries have different terms for this period.

[4725shane]

 WHAT WOULD IT BE WORTH IF IT IS REAL

[lakeland27]

it looks like a Merryweather helmet, its more a case of being sure of its provenance. if you know some of it's history it helps, and i'm guessing you do . it's probably post 1868 and authentic from what i can see. 

google images are your friend  https://www.google.com.au/search?q=victorian+brass+fire+helmets&client=firefox-a&hs=emv&rls=org.mozi...

[lakeland27]

this is a top price, i'd suggest a little less depending on condition  http://www.mullocksauctions.co.uk/lot-52088-british_victorian_merryweather_fire_helmet_all_brass_hel...

[4725shane]

WHEN I SAID VICTORIAN I MEANT LIKE MELBOURNE

WOW BOUGHT THIS FOR $20 and from the links you sent me its a real on

wow

[siddieswans]

Hi Shane Just be a bit careful - very widely reproduced

 see http://www.firetraderstore.com.au/reproduction-brass-helmet.html

or any of the many replica / reproduction brass fire helmets on eBay - most seem to come from India.

[lakeland27]

but read the last link. it says ''well into the 20th century '' and as Bsal says they were reproduced in places like india and ceylon (sri lanka) as they often used the sane helmets originially .  see if it has any numbers names or marks..

[lakeland27]

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