Leather and Metal Catcher's Mask c.1940 Table Lighting Dempsey won the world's heavyweight

Dempsey won the world's heavyweight championship wearing boxing gloves made for him by Golomb

All remain open and are operating today

DIMENSIONS H 31

The cart is very sturdy

This is an original World War ll era ink sketch of sergeant

Leather and Metal Catcher's Mask c.1940 Table Lighting Dempsey won the world's heavyweightABOUT This is an original vintage catcher's mask. The main body is metal with thick leather padding. The piece has retained most of its original finish and is in good condition with appropriate patina for its age. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Leather, Metal. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 8 in. W 7 in. D 3. 5 in. HISTORY Masks were more obviously a protective device. Probably