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Description:
French Shako, c. early 19th century, cloth-covered pasteboard shell with red herringbone twill tape, a small cockade on the center of the crown, a brass front plate, and a leather visor, ht. 7 in.
Estimate $300-500
Some moth damage on the wool tape, and the lining is missing.
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Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200