Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Model 1895 Prussian Officer's Pickelhaube, and a Pair of Cased Fernglas 08 Binoculars, c. 1895-1915, a Model 1895 Prussian officer's helmet (chin strap broken) with a leather sweatband and cloth liner, and a cased pair of Fernglas 08 binoculars in an ersatz case.
Provenance: The collection of Ed Vebell.
Estimate $300-500
Officers helmet has a broken chinstrap and some wear in the cloth liner, felt helmet is missing the spike and the liner is lose.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200