Vintage full sized five string banjo, mahogany neck, resonator and headstock, appears to have ivory inlay to neck and banding, with Grover bridge. Japanese or Korean lettering visible to interior of body. Condition – Wear to head,overall good condition, with grime. 40" L x 13-1/2"W; with faux black leather case. 40-1/2" L x 14-3/4" W […]
Lot 492: Lot of 3 ethnographic items: kris handle, stamp, whistle
Lot of 3 ethnographic items: kris handle, stamp, whistle. 1ST ITEM: Ebony kris (dagger) handle, carved in the figure of a pregnant woman wearing a lion's mask. Condition: wear. 3-3/4" Height. Probably Malaysian. 2ND ITEM: South Americancarved stamp. Condition: two corners broken off (one reattached), wear to handle. Probably Pre-Columbian. 1-3/4"H x 2-3/4"W x 2-1/4"D. […]
Lot 490: Swiss Cylinder Music Box
Swiss Cylinder Music Box, possibly B. A. Bremond, 13" cylinder, inside crank housed in inlaid case. Fully operational with interior mechanical parts in good condition and original key. Exterior of case has shrinkage, losses and warpage. 7" H x21-1/2" W x 10" D. Late 19th century. Provenance: East Tennessee collection.
Lot 489: The Criterion Music Box w/ discs
19th century oak Criterion music box with bun feet, interior label depicts 4 cherubs playing musical instruments and reads "The Criterion" within a banner. Fully operational, crank, double comb, with twenty 11-1/2" discs, some havingoxidation/rust, water stain to label. 9-1/4" H x 15-1/2" W x 14-1/2" D. Provenance: East Tennessee collection.
Lot 488: Lot of Fire-related Items, incl. hose nozzles (32 items)
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" […]