AMERICAN DRAGOON HELMET, 1820

AMERICAN DRAGOON HELMET, 1820 This rare, American Dragoon helmet, made in the style of Tarleton’s Legion helmets of the Rev. War is marker marked by Henry Storms of New York. Label reads “Military Equipments, Henry Storms, Saddler, Caps and Harness Maker, 187 Water Street, New York, Trunks, etc…”. Henry Storms worked at 187 Water Street from 1819-1823. This classic helmet was popular among militias both North and South. They are quite scarce and rarely offered today. This is a fine example that is complete and original with added bear skin comb. The leather cockade has applied 5-pointed. Beveled star. Silk band is held by 2 bullion cords attached to 4 ball buttons. 3” patent leather sweat band in intact and 2 paper labels are mostly complete, pasted in top of helmet. CONDITION: Brass brim to visor is complete but 2” gap is visible at front. Leather body is crazed and flaking. Silk band is faded to a light pink and is frayed in areas. Cockade is missing 1/3 of its points. Sweat band is complete but stitching is loose at the top edge, in places. One label is complete, the other missing about 20%. Bear skin excellent as replaced. 4-31538 JSHW5 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1492	$0.00	AMERICAN DRAGOON HELMET, 1820 This rare, American Dragoon helmet, made in the style of Tarleton’s Legion helmets of the Rev. War is marker marked by Henry Storms of New York. Label reads “Military Equipments, Henry Storms, Saddler, Caps and Harness Maker, 187 Water Street, New York, Trunks, etc…”. Henry Storms worked at 187 Water Street from 1819-1823. This classic helmet was popular among militias both North and South. They are quite scarce and rarely offered today. This is a fine example that is complete and original with added bear skin comb. The leather cockade has applied 5-pointed. Beveled star. Silk band is held by 2 bullion cords attached to 4 ball buttons. 3” patent leather sweat band in intact and 2 paper labels are mostly complete, pasted in top of helmet. CONDITION: Brass brim to visor is complete but 2” gap is visible at front. Leather body is crazed and flaking. Silk band is faded to a light pink and is frayed in areas. Cockade is missing 1/3 of its points. Sweat band is complete but stitching is loose at the top edge, in places. One label is complete, the other missing about 20%. Bear skin excellent as replaced. 4-31538 JSHW5 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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