Vintage helmets on exhibit at Ricco/Maresca.
NEW YORK—This collection was on display at the Ricco/Maresca booth at The Metro Show. Individually, the hand-tooled hard hats are interesting objects, personalized with names and adorned with motifs that held special meaning to their owners. Hung together, the 26 vintage helmets make a profound visual statement. According to Roger Ricco, co-owner of the gallery, the helmets were custom-made by craftsmen in Indonesia for Americans working on oil rigs on the island nation.
All photos by Arts Observer
“26 Industrial Hard Hats,” circa 1960s to 1970s (repoussé in aluminum).
Detail of vintage helmets.
Installation view.
Joe
May 4, 2013
I am looking to buy one Vintage Hard Hats let me know if some one interested.
Massimiliano
April 2, 2013
if someone still has an hard hat, can send me photos, description and price.
Thank
Max
agur
February 22, 2013
You can custom order from this website
arthardhat.com
or you can bid on eBay
Lisa Darrah
January 6, 2013
Looking for one with the name Mike on it.
Ronda
June 14, 2012
Please contact me as I have one that I am trying to sell. It has the name “JIM” on the front of it and hs never been worn – brandnew condition – it is an oil drilling design. Thank you.
rondajean1972@yahoo.com
Mark
July 16, 2012
Is this still for sale?
Whitney
May 19, 2012
I would like to purchase one of these. I am seeking one that is designed for construction. If you have something of interest, mail me your price.
businesswhitney@gmail.com
Justin lewin
April 12, 2012
I have one with monkeys, tigers, water buffalo and more. There is a name, CAROL on the front. In great condition, willing to sell for reasonable amount. Email me, justin.lewin@umit.maine.edu
Brunza
April 8, 2012
I would be interested as well in the one that does not have a name on it. Email me and let me know.
Thanks
Nick Horton
March 20, 2012
How do i get a hold of one of these!!! can i get a custom one made for my Bar???
ive been in the oil feild for 6 years now and im a dedicated roughneck…
one of the coolest peice of oil feild art work, cant wait to get one or two
Tim Long
April 2, 2012
I have one for sale, if the price does not scare you away. I got it in Saudi Arabia in the late 70′s. It has no name engraved on the name plate and has never been worn in the field. I can send pictures upon request and discuss the price.
Thanks,
Tim
dustin
May 13, 2012
could u send me some pics of the hard hat and a price
Carol
April 23, 2012
I have two that were left to me from a family friend. They have animals and Oil and gas rigs and helicopters on them. Very full of detail, beautiful pieces. They still have the liners and are in great condition. I can send pics. on request.
dustin
May 13, 2012
i would like to see some pics
Whitney
May 19, 2012
Seeking an oil rig vintage hard hat. If you have one for sale please mail me at businesswhitney@gmail.com
Stan Weiner
September 9, 2012
Please send pics and prices. Thanks
jaret fawcett
January 27, 2013
how much?