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Object ID 000100
Object Name Merryweathers Helmet
Object Desc Fire officer's helmet in Merryweather "centurian" design, with high central crest embossed with dragon. Possibly silver plated, but no hallmarks. The crossed axes crest on front. Label on interior:"Mrs. Pam Lees" SAFETY NOTE: Some sharp edges.
Collection General Collection
Accession # T00090
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Category Fire Service
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Source Category Donation
Accession Date OCT 11,2019
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Location Unlocated
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Start Year Range 1868
End Year Range 1936
Status On Display
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Title Merryweathers Helmet
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Height 20.6
Length 30.2
Width 20.3
Depth 0
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Circumference 0
Weight 0
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Date OCT 11,2019
Summary Fair
Assessor Emma Crawshaw
Notes The head of the crest is badly damaged; a significant shard of metal is removed, making it possible to see interior. Tail of crest missing end, the tail has been screwed back on after coming away. Dents and cracks dotted around surface. Visor is deformed. Internall corrosion, mould on leather skullcap. Skullcap tie is missing. Sticker on neckguard. Axe head broken away from crossed axes motif (kept seperatly). Chinstrap missing.