Vintage Chrome Fireman's Helmet: Belonged to Auckland's First Fire Chief
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A vintage chrome fireman's helmet, Merriweather pattern with embossed dragons to the comb and crossed axes badge, leather and canvas interior, metal and leather chin strap. Together with an old photo. When the vendor's husband purchased this helmet he was told it had belonged to the first fire chief of Auckland.
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- Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.
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