{"product_id":"original-u-s-seminole-wars-era-model-1824-bell-crown-tar-bucket-shako-with-chinscales-and-cords-by-thomas-f-ames-of-keene-new-hampshire-excellent","title":"Original U.S. Seminole Wars Era Model 1824 Bell Crown “Tar Bucket” Shako with Chinscales and Cords by Thomas F. Ames of Keene, New Hampshire - Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is an extremely rare and rather lovely M1824 Bell Crown. This style of hat was in use during the 1824-1835 period. This example is in outstanding condition with the original chinscales, cording that goes around both sides, the hat badge and cockade, and a tuft plume that is likely a bit later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example retains an outstanding maker’s label reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHOMAS F. AMES,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMANUFACTURER OF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePatent Spring and other\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSADDLES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAISES: HARNESSES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUNKS,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMILITARY WORK.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOF EVERY DESCRIPTION,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne door South of the Unitarian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeeting House,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEENE, N.H.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very nice U.S. Militia bell crown \"tar bucket\" shako. Used by regular forces as well as militia units from 1820-1835. This original example retains the eagle badge, though there are several pieces broken off of it. Shako retains a pressed leather rosette with star pattern militia button, white tuft plume, and eagle side rosettes with chinscales. Nice arched drop in the back adds a more dramatic look to the overall form, and this example retains the braided cords that attach to the two sides, extremely rare to see!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shako retains its shape very well, and it is one of the best Tar Buckets we have ever offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior retains the leather sweatband and even retains the fabric lining that wraps around the head, a rarity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best shakos we have ever offered, ready for display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44846988427333,"sku":"ONJR26MABS080","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR26MABS080.jpg?v=1775252927","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-seminole-wars-era-model-1824-bell-crown-tar-bucket-shako-with-chinscales-and-cords-by-thomas-f-ames-of-keene-new-hampshire-excellent","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}