Original Victorian Scottish City of Edinburgh Fire Brigade Officers Merryweather Brass Fire Helmet c. 1890 Century one of an estimated 25

one of an estimated 25

which on this example were each clearly applied separately unlike modern-day replicas and fakes

The metal of the hilt still has a lovely bright steel finish

Year of Manufacture: circa 1840-50

In his later book

Original Victorian Scottish City of Edinburgh Fire Brigade Officers Merryweather Brass Fire Helmet c. 1890 Century one of an estimated 25Original Item: Only One Available. Here we have a lovely all brass Officer's Merryweather Pattern Brass Fire helmet, used by British fire fighters from Victorian times all the way up through WWII. It is decorated with embossed "Dragon" motifs, and is very ornate, typical of the Victorian era. Those produced during the 20th century were usually less decorated. It still retains the officers brass ring chin strap, attached to Rose shaped side retainers.