VINTAGE JAPANESE FIREMAN ' S LONG SASHIKO COAT W BELT & HELMET
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:39747 | Region of Origin: Japan |
| Primary Material: Cotton | Age: 1900-1940 |
| Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original |
This ensemble was for a professional Japanese fireman and includes: A long heavy Japanese fireman's coat, The corresponding belt with it's original brass buckle The protective helmet / sashiko neck guard with it's original fireman's insignia on the front and (decorative?) cherry blossom image on top.
This was meant to be used by a fireman as protection from the heat. The heavy sashiko weave was designed to insulate from ...that heat. This is a long version that was designed to cover the thighs. There are some damaged places in the front. Please look at the close up photos. There are 12 vintage brass buttons with the fireman's crest on the front. It also comes with a damaged sashiko fireman's belt with the fireman's crest.
From shoulder seam down it's 42 inches long. From shoulder seam to shoulder seam it 19 inches across. From shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve cuff it's 21 1/2 inches. It weighs 6 3/4 pounds.
In 22 years of selling Japanese antiques this is the first time in our travels within Japan we've ever found a full vintage fireman's ensemble.
We have other antique/vintage Japanese items on our ebay site. We will combine items for shipping if we can safely do so. And if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, return it within 14 days for a no questions asked refund. Notice: If you want to combine items, or are buying internationally, contact us about shipping before payment. We can often give you a lower price than the computer generated ebay shipping price.
This was meant to be used by a fireman as protection from the heat. The heavy sashiko weave was designed to insulate from ...that heat. This is a long version that was designed to cover the thighs. There are some damaged places in the front. Please look at the close up photos. There are 12 vintage brass buttons with the fireman's crest on the front. It also comes with a damaged sashiko fireman's belt with the fireman's crest.
From shoulder seam down it's 42 inches long. From shoulder seam to shoulder seam it 19 inches across. From shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve cuff it's 21 1/2 inches. It weighs 6 3/4 pounds.
In 22 years of selling Japanese antiques this is the first time in our travels within Japan we've ever found a full vintage fireman's ensemble.
We have other antique/vintage Japanese items on our ebay site. We will combine items for shipping if we can safely do so. And if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, return it within 14 days for a no questions asked refund. Notice: If you want to combine items, or are buying internationally, contact us about shipping before payment. We can often give you a lower price than the computer generated ebay shipping price.
