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1052 Vintage piff helmet or Safari helmet by Hobson & Sons London 6 7/8

1052 Vintage Piff Helmet Or Safari Helmet By Hobson & Sons London 6 7/8

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This vintage safari helmet by Hobson & Sons of London is a classic example of early 20th-century headwear. Constructed from durable pith and covered in khaki fabric, this helmet features a leather sweatband and chinstrap. A desirable piece for collectors of military or colonial history, this helmet shows signs of age and wear consistent with its vintage.

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26 Bids

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Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
Smith Agreed 2026-03-29 18:42:01 £51.56
Its Lang 2026-03-29 18:41:24 £50.56
Smith Agreed 2026-03-29 18:41:24 £50.00 Auto
Smith Agreed 2026-03-29 18:38:49 £43.89
Its Lang 2026-03-29 18:38:49 £42.89 Auto
Its Lang 2026-03-29 18:38:16 £41.00
Smith Agreed 2026-03-29 18:38:16 £40.00 Auto
Smith Agreed 2026-03-29 18:37:25 £36.69
Its Lang 2026-03-29 18:37:10 £35.69 Auto
Smith Agreed 2026-03-29 18:37:10 £35.00
Its Lang 2026-03-29 18:36:59 £31.00 Auto
Smith Agreed 2026-03-29 18:36:59 £30.00
Its Lang 2026-03-29 18:36:29 £26.00
Smith Agreed 2026-03-29 18:36:29 £25.00 Auto
Smith Agreed 2026-03-29 18:19:04 £21.00
Custody Swingers 2026-03-29 18:19:04 £20.00 Auto
Custody Swingers 2026-03-29 17:29:39 £16.00
Smith Agreed 2026-03-29 17:29:39 £15.00 Auto
Smith Agreed 2026-03-29 17:09:26 £12.56
Login Machines 2026-03-29 17:09:26 £11.56 Auto
Login Machines 2026-03-29 17:04:19 £11.00
Smith Agreed 2026-03-29 17:04:19 £10.00 Auto
Smith Agreed 2026-03-29 10:05:42 £8.50
Login Machines 2026-03-28 13:57:31 £7.50 Auto
Smith Agreed 2026-03-28 13:57:31 £7.00
Login Machines 2026-03-28 11:24:02 £6.00

Auction Ended

Winning Bid: £51.56

Winner: Smith Agreed

Timezone: Europe/London

Reserve Met

Introduction

This is a vintage safari helmet, likely dating from the early to mid 20th century. Manufactured by Hobson & Sons of London, a renowned maker of high-quality headwear, this helmet features a traditional pith construction covered in a durable khaki fabric. The helmet includes a leather sweatband and chinstrap, and retains its original shape and form. Hobson & Sons were known for supplying helmets to military and colonial officials, as well as adventurers and explorers.

Condition

This helmet shows signs of age and wear consistent with its vintage. The fabric exhibits some fading and minor staining, and the leather components show creasing and wear. Despite this, the helmet remains structurally sound and displays a desirable patina. This helmet would be of interest to collectors of military memorabilia, colonial history, or vintage headwear, and represents a piece of historical craftsmanship.

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