WWI Prussian Leather Officer's Pickelhaube with original leather liner circa 1860s Entertaining Antiques were hard to find

Antiques were hard to find so they started coping the ones they had along with other southern pieces they could find

Carved shell on knee and the graceful scrolling of the arms

Also has a small drawer

it has served as a basis of attribution for many desks with similar interiors

leather-bound with original slipcase

WWI Prussian Leather Officer's Pickelhaube with original leather liner circa 1860s Entertaining Antiques were hard to findThis Pickehaube is in great condition. The leather on the visor has bubbled a little but remains sturdy. The full leather liner is intact, and the brasses have been polished. The leather chin strap is folded in front of the visor for a splendid detail to this very ornate officer's helmet. The Pickelhaube was originally designed in 1842 by King Frederick William IV of Prussia. The basic Pickelhaube was made of hardened (boiled) leather, given a glossy