{"product_id":"vintage-b-f-mcdonald-aluminum-hard-hat-full-brim-safety-helmet-los-angeles-1950","title":"Vintage B.F. McDonald Aluminum Hard Hat Full Brim Safety Helmet Los Angeles 1950","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis is an authentic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"SmjhRb bqYA2d\" role=\"link\" id=\"pvlinkCjitaon3CrPWkPIP9ZOi2Qo_a0jpgm_21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?ibp=oshop\u0026amp;prds=pvt:hg,pvo:29,imageDocid:13323798170312077205,headlineOfferDocid:17617642515480618895,productDocid:17617642515480618895\u0026amp;q=product\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiJpOXimfiWAxUzK0QIHfWJKKsQxa4PeggIAggBCC0QAQ\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eVintage B.F. McDonald Co. Aluminum Full Brim Hard Hat \/ Safety Helmet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, originally manufactured in Los Angeles, California. Highly sought after by collectors of industrial history, vintage tools, and early Americana protective gear, this iconic piece was widely used by Pacific Northwest loggers, miners, and steelworkers in the mid-20th century.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eIt features the classic mid-century protective design with distinctive vertical ridges on the crown and a protective full brim. The underside of the brim is clearly stamped with:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003e\"PATENTS PENDING \/ B.F. McDONALD CO. \/ LOS ANGELES\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealong with U.S. Patent markings (\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eNo. 2177145\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eNo. D118432\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003ePerfect as a rugged industrial decor piece, man cave display, or a premium addition to any vintage safety gear collection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e: Approx. 12.5\" L x 10.75\" W x 5.5\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e: Approx. 10 oz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003e(Please note: Aluminum shell only. Interior web suspension\/liner is not included.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eShell\u003c\/span\u003e: Stamped Aluminum (Original raw silver finish)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/span\u003e: Built-in metal liner-clip rivets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis helmet shows wonderful \"barn-fresh\" character and honest wear from actual industrial field use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSurface\u003c\/span\u003e: Overall scratches, scuffs, light surface oxidation, and a beautiful aged aluminum patina consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eDents\u003c\/span\u003e: There is one noticeable small ding\/dent on the front upper slope of the dome. No major structural cracks or splits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMarkings\u003c\/span\u003e: A faint, faded handwritten name \"DAVE\" in marker remains on the front brim area from the original worker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eInterior\u003c\/span\u003e: The original internal mounting brackets\/rivets for the liner remain intact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003e(Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the exact cosmetic condition before bidding or purchasing.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ANTIQHOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48873896083650,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/1142\/3682\/files\/20260916_143835.jpg?v=1789737729","url":"https:\/\/antiqhouse.com\/products\/vintage-b-f-mcdonald-aluminum-hard-hat-full-brim-safety-helmet-los-angeles-1950","provider":"ANTIQHOUSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}