Assembled lot of fire-related items. Includes: 1ST ITEM: 5 hose nozzles of various makers and metals: Larkin (Aug 1930), Woodhouse Mfg Co, NYC, Elkhart Mfg Co.& La France Co. All in good to very good condition. 7 1/2-18" L. 2ND ITEM: 23 helmetbadges, various companies & condition, early-late 20th century (4 1/4-6 1/4" H) 3RD […]
Lot 486: 1866 Silverplate Presentation Fire Trumpet
Silver plated Fireman's Presentation Speaking Trumpet with elaborate fire-themed chased and engraved decoration. Central cartouche reads "Foreman, Presented to Gustavus Pierrez. by the Active and Honorary Members of Hoboken Engine Co.No. 1, Feb.y 1, 1866" above engraved decoration of fireman's ladder, tools helmet, fire bucket with flames, etc. Greek Key border decoration. Retains two carrying […]
Lot 487: Chrome Eastern Hose Co. Ceremonial Fire Helmet
Chrome Fireman's Ceremonial Helmet for Eastern Hose Co. with chain chin strap and partial leather strap remaining. Small dents and minor pitting. Engraved "Presented to Eastern Hose Co. No. 2 By Comrade Ernest Bennett". Overall good conditionwith small dents and minor pitting. 10-1/2" H x 7-3/4" W x 12" D. 19th century. Provenance: East Tennessee […]
Lot 485: 18th Century Painted Leather Fire Bucket
18th Century Painted Leather Fire Bucket, polychrome painted "Fire-Office 1795". Retains fabric strap, one broken clasp. Exfoliation of paint, crack and split in base. 12-1/2" H x 9" diameter. Provenance: East Tennessee collection.
Lot 483: Lot of 3 Early Leather Fireman's Parade Belts
Lot of 3 Early Leather Fireman's Parade Belts. 1ST ITEM: Fireman's Parade Belt with red panel and raised letters of "Mechanic" on front and "37" on back. 39-1/2" L x 3" W. 2ND ITEM: Fireman's Parade Belt with red panel and raised letters of"Pleasant Valley". 41" L x 2-1/2" W. 3RD ITEM: Fireman's Parade Belt […]
Lot 484: Lot of 4 19th century Fire Helmets
Lot of four 19th century leather Fire Helmets. 1ST ITEM: One black leather fireman's helmet, shield held by greyhound and reading "19". Embossed leather brim.11-1/2" L x 15-1/2" W x 8" D. 2ND ITEM: One black leather fireman's helmet, shieldheld by eagle and embossed "Foreman". Embossed leather brim. 15-1/4" L x 11-1/4" W x 8-1/2" […]
Lot 481: Lot of 3 Toy Pressed Steel Fire Wagons
Lot of 3 Toy Pressed Steel Fire Wagons, possibly Kingsbury. 1ST ITEM: Pressed steel 3-horse team fire wagon, white painted wagon with one detachable ladder. 19" L x 3-1/2" W x 7-1/2" H. 2ND ITEM: Pressed steel 3-horse team fire wagon,blue painted wagon, one detachable driver. 15 3/4" L x 3 1/2" W x 4 […]
Lot 482: Lot of 1 Cast Iron Fire Wagon
Cast Iron Fire Pumper Wagon, remnants of red paint on body and remnants of yellow paint on 2 wheels. Overall general wear. 11" L x 3-3/4" W x 7-3/4" D. Late 19th century. Provenance: East Tennessee collection.
Lot 480: Ives Fire House
Ives fire house, wooden frame with painted cast iron facade, window frames, and cornices. Turnkey clockwork mechanism rings bell and opens doors to allow the fire engine pumper to roll out. Condition – Overall general wear with turnkeymissing and one exterior windowsill missing. 12-1/4" H x 8-1/2" W x 15-1/4" D. v
Lot 478: Lot of 3 Metal Toy Cars and Truck
Lot of three metal toy cars and trucks. 1ST ITEM: Louis Marx & Co. Pressed Steel Car. Battery operated. Red and yellow original paint. Good original condition, some rust on battery box. 15" L x 5" W x 5-1/4" H. 2ND ITEM: Louis Marx PressedSteel Tractor. Key wind operated. Good condition, some minor dents. 8-1/2" […]