WWI Prussian Leather Officer's Pickelhaube with original leather liner circa 1860s Entertaining Carved shell on knee and

Carved shell on knee and the graceful scrolling of the arms

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

Also has a small drawer

37x30x30”

WWI Prussian Leather Officer's Pickelhaube with original leather liner circa 1860s Entertaining Carved shell on knee andThis 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