2009 Handtub Junction, USA Auction List
 

Prices realized in red

 

001   Front Holder                                                                    400

This running fireman front holder/finial is signed CHS D.P. WATTERS, N.Y. PAT FEB 27, 1892.  The fireman is wearing a bib front shirt, high eagle helmet and is speaking into a working trumpet.  3 of the 4 mounting holes are in good condition.  The 4th is split but useable.  The signed side is tarnished more than the other side.

 

002   Directory                                                                           125

♦ This framed Boston Fire Alarm Telegraph directory, dated April 15 1871, measures 19” tall by 15” wide.  Lists boxes 2 thru 361 by neighborhood.

 

003   Helmet                                                                              1000

♦ H.T. Gratacap Leather Helmet with Leather High Eagle Front says FOREMAN HOSE 24. 1860s vintage helmet.

 

004   Alarm Box                                                                        325

This 12 1/4 “ tall Sector 4 Gamewell alarm box has an 1880 style solid door.  It has brass tag #29, a matching code wheel and a Cole key guard.  The peak of the roof has a slanted fist.  Inside it has a round sector 4 sending mechanism with it's original painted stencil that reads PULL CRANK CLEAR DOWN AND LET GO.  Very hard to find.

 

005   Siren                                                                                 450

This Type H Sterling hand crank siren is in working order, has Serial No. 9761 and comes complete with a mounting bracket.  The name tag reads STERLING SIRE FIRE HORN, THE INTERSTATE MACHINE PRODUCTS CO, ROCHESTER, NY.

 

006   Helmet                                                                              775

This 64 comb white high eagle helmet has a white front with three red cut-outs.  Both the top and bottom cut-outs have 1/2 “ tall white leather letters.  The top cut-out reads SALEM and the bottom reads ORG 1891.  The center cut-out has a 3 1/2 “ tall black leather scramble that reads VFA.  The liner has a sewn-on label that reads A.W. DOLFINI & CO MANUFACTURERS 140 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK.  The bottom side of the back brim is stamped with the same information.  The brim design is a series of oak leaves.  It does not have and has never had a hanging ring.  The inside of the liner is signed J.J. WELCH.  This helmet is in very good condition.

 

007   Indicator                                                                           7900

This 3-digit oak Gamewell visual indicator with a 15 “ electro-mechanical gong is 52 1/2” long and 18 1/4” wide near the top.  The 3 “ by 1 1/8 “ brass tag on the bottom of the upper door reads THE GAMEWELL FIRE ALARM TELEGRAPH CO. NEW YORK.  The mechanism is signed in two places.  The bottom of the bottom door is arched to match the circumference of the brass gong.  The wood has a light blond patina.  Both doors have brass rimmed key holes in the glass.  The upper door key-hole cover is missing.  Everything else appears complete and very clean.  A wind-up key is included.

 

008   Helmet                                                                              675

♦ A.F. Spawn High Eagle Helmet.  Front says ENGINE 43 P.F.D. This helmet is probably from the Philadelphia Fire Department.

 

009   Lantern                                                                             1000

This nickel-plated Dietz Fire King lantern reads WHITE on the front panel.  White is written with raised cursive letters.  The White Motor Company of Cleveland, OH made fire trucks in the teens & twenties.  This lantern has a red globe, bears the patent date Aug 27, 07 and appears to be complete.  The kerosene reservoir has several stress cracks.  White Fire King lanterns are very hard to find.
 

010   Pedestal                                                                           Pass

This 7 foot tall aluminum pedestal saw service in Hartford CT.  The top half has a 1951 style Gamewell Alarm box with tag #324 and a matching code wheel.  It is clean and appears to be in good working order.  Below the alarm box there is an access door that reads FIRE DEPT CABLES.  The bottom half of the pedestal is made of 2 vertical pieces that bolt together.  The base has 14 flutes, an access panel and a 13 1/4 “ diameter foot with 4 bolt holes.

 

011   Presentation Front                                                             3050

The 9 “ tall silver-plated over white brass hand engraved Presentation Front is bordered by a vine & berry motif.  At the top there is a fireman's scramble with parade torch, trumpet, pike pole, ladder and entrance tool, under which there are two 1 1/4 “ stars that have stars within the star.  Under the stars it reads TORRENT 3.  Below it the main inscription which reads;  PRESENTED TO HENRY FOBES, ASS'T FOREMAN BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF TORRENT ENGINE CO. NO. 3.  DORCHESTER JUNE 4TH, 1855.

 

012   Gong                                                                                2250

This weight driven Moses Crane House gong has an 8 “ brass bell with an internal hammer.  The mechanism is signed MADE BY MOSES G. CRANE, BOSTON, PAT AUG 11, '68.  The 9 “ wide access door has a brass covered hole in the glass window for the wind-up key.  The wood has a reddish brown color and is probably walnut, but could be mahogany.  It is 27 3/4” long by 11 1/8” wide by 5 1/8” deep.  The lock is missing.  Gamewell bought out Moses Crane on Oct 5, 1886 dating this gong sometime between 1868 and 1886.

 

013   Nozzle                                                                              75

This brass nozzle is marked C. CALLAHAN'S PAT FEB 3, 1886. Overall Length is 23”.  Body of nozzle wrapped in leather but riveted leather handles are fragile - close to breaking.  Discharge tip does not seat fully.  Shut-off is gear driven.

 

014   Helmet                                                                              950

♦ High Lion black leather helmet has white front that reads VICE PRESIDENT on top and N.L.R. on bottom.  The center scramble reads A F C.  Helmet has liner, no mfg tag but is possible Wilson.

 

015   Extinguisher                                                                      500

This Maxim plated apparatus extinguisher is from the 1930s.  The rivets on  the back seam and the base both date this extinguisher.  It is different than most apparatus extinguishers because the strap is vertical.  Condition is very good.

 

016   Alarm Box                                                                        300

This half glass Gamewell Sector 4 alarm box has a 2 3/8 “ wide by 1 1/2 “ tall brass tag #16.  It has a 5 1/2 “ diameter round inner sending mechanism with instructions that read PULL LEVER WAY DOWN LET GO.  The instructions are visible thru the glass in the door.  The box has been painted recently but the sending mechanism has not.  There is a straight fist in the peak of the roof which dates this box to 1906.  It comes with a brass key.

 

017   Lamp                                                                                700

♦ This nickel plated Somerville MA engine lamp has a round red glass etched GEO H. FOSTER 3.  Manufacturers stamp reads VOURSNEY BROS MAKERS 389 BROOME ST NEW YORK.  19 1/2” tall.

 

018   Alarm Box                                                                         275

This Metropolitan model Star Electrical Alarm Box is larger than most cottage style boxes.  The door has brass tag#18 and reads FOR FIRE, INSERT KEY UNLOCK AND OPEN THE DOOR, PULL KNOB DOWN ONCE AND LET GO.  The bottom of the door is signed STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, BINGHAMTON, N.Y. U.S.A.  Some Star boxes have Ideal mechanisms but Metropolitan model boxes have mechanism that is unique to Star.  The box includes 2 brass locks which have been removed due to lack of keys.

 


 

019   Helmet                                                                              525

♦ Black leather High Eagle Helmet.  Front reads FOREMAN 3 P.F.D.  Vintage 1890-1900.

 

020   Ribbons                                                                            100

Group of 10 Boston Veteran's Fire Association ribbons.  Includes (2) 2nd Annual Ladies Auxiliary Outing Nantasket July 29th 1896 (one top missing), Boston V.F.A. Ladies Day Ribbon Nantasket August 3 1902 with depiction of hand engine, Boston V.F.A. Ladies Day Nantasket Beach August 4 1898, B.V.A. Annual Ball November 22nd 1900, B.V.F.A. Outing Nantasket July 27th 1904, (2) B.V.F.A. Annual Outing Nantasket Point July 23 1908, Vice-President B.V.F.A. July 31st 1902 N.E.S.V.F.L. Muster Lowell MA & Treasurer B.V.F.A. July 31st 1902 N.E.S.V.F.L. Muster Lowell MA both with tin litho portrait. Also includes a partial ribbon Annual Ball November 22nd 1900.

 

021   Helmet                                                                              450

♦ High Eagle black leather helmet.  Black front reads POUGHKEEPSIE EXEMPT 1886.  Liner is in poor condition.  Bottom of brim is marked Wilson Maker, 135 Bowery St, N.Y.

 

022   Toy                                                                                   100

This Buddy L PULL-N-RIDE Extension Ladder Fire Truck is in fair condition, missing some ladders & hood ornament.  The siren works!

 

023   Print                                                                                 250

This nicely framed and matted 1858 Currier & Ives medium folio print titled FACING THE ENEMY is from the American Fireman Series.  It depicts a fireman holding a nozzle while standing on a pile of burning rubble.  The depiction measures 13 1/4” wide by 17” tall.  There is a very small tear on the right-hand edge.

 

024   Extinguisher                                                                      40

This Gorham 2 1/2 gallon pump extinguisher is copper.  The brass label has operating instructions and is signed Gorham Equipment Co, Boston, MA.  These extinguishers were on most Boston trucks in the 1930s and early 1940s.

 

025   Helmet                                                                              175

♦ Olson Aluminum High Eagle Helmet.  Front says PHEONIX 2 T.F.D.  1920s vintage helmet.

 

026   Bucket                                                                              350

♦ Red leather bucket with gold trim and a large gold number 4 with black trim and a hanging ring on the bottom back side that indicates it is probably from a hand engine.  Handle is intact but appears to have been repaired.  Bucket measures 12 1/2” tall, 19” tall with handle up and is 7” in diameter.

 

027   Book                                                                                 pass

The Automobile Fire Apparatus Operator book by Robert H. McNeish 2nd Edition 1926.  Spine in rough by complete condition.

 

028   Trumpet                                                                          700

This 16 1/4 “ tall silver plated presentation trumpet is signed PRESENTED TO CHARLES N. TALLADAY FOREMAN BY UNION HOSE CO NO. 5 AS A TOKEN OF THEIR ESTEEM 1873.   It is in very good condition.  The bell diameter is 6 1/2 “.  This trumpet has not been polished.  It includes a red cord with a very large tassel.

 

029   Alarm Box                                                                        700

The curved arch on the door of the 1878 Utica Alarm box is embossed with a raised foliage design.  The door reads FIRE ALARM STATION, has a brass tag #11 and has a trap lock with key.  The pin on the lower door hinge is broken.  The box is 11 3/4” tall by 7” wide by 5” deep.  The inner sending mechanism is very unusual.  From 1876 to Sept 12 1879 Utica was known as Barber Jones & Palmer.

 


 

030   Photo Album                                                                      250

This 3-ring binder photo album contains over 200 pictures of firehouses, engines old & new Identified by Town & Mfg name.  4 Photos of Ashland's Amoskeag Steam Engine, Gloucester Steam Engine, Wakefield Steam Engine & 4 photos of horse drawn equipment.

 

031   Helmet                                                                              325

♦ This black leather Cairns ventilated helmet has a D ring on back.  Black tin front reads PIPEMAN L.F.D. with a large number 5 in the center.  The liner is missing.

 

032   Badges                                                                             80

Two badges both with pins intact.  Lawrence Fire Dept badge #146 and Long Beach CA Centennial Badge hallmarked SunBadge Co, San Dimas, CA

 

033   Trumpet                                                                           775

♦ This 18 “ tall silver plated trumpet reads PRESENTED TO BOSTON STEAM FIRE ENGINE COMPANY H.  UPHAM NO. 21 BY RICH AND STETSON PROPRIETORS OF THE HOWARD ATHENAEUM IN CONSIDERATION OF THEIR NOBLE SERVICE PERFORMED AT THE BOSTON FIRE NOV 9 1872.  The mouth piece is damaged and has been replaced.  It has some dents & dings.  The diameter of the bell is 8 1/2”.

 

034   Insurance Lot                                                                    90

Lot includes pocketknife marked 1829 The Franklin Fire Philadelphia 1929, blade marked Made in U.S.A. Remington UMC.  Also ashtray with 7 fire related medallions decorating rim of 100th Anniversary Northern Assurance Co Ltd London 1836 1936, small trivet Franklin Fire Insurance Co Philadelphia dated Jan 17th 1920.  Brass tip tray from Newark Fire Insurance Company & 125th Anniversary brass Calendar base dated 1811 - 1936

 

035   Lantern                                                                             425

Signed THE SEAGRAVE CO. COLUMBUS, OHIO this plated Deitz Fire King lantern has a clear globe.  It bears the patent date Aug 27, 07 and it is in good condition.

 

036   Extinguishers                                                                    40

Two Badger 2 1/2 gallon soda acid extinguishers.  The back of the copper extinguisher has a vertical riveted seam.  The brass extinguisher does not.

 

037   Toy                                                                                   150

Wooden Fire Truck is 39” long and reads CASS PLAY BOY TOYS on the hood of the engine which is also the ride-on seat.

 

038   Photo                                                                               200

♦ Framed photo of Boston Steam Eng Co No 1.  3-story firehouse in picture has sign that reads Mattapan No 1.  Engine is hooked up as if to pump.  Photo measures 16 1/2” tall by 20 1/2” wide.  Circa 1880.

 

039   Parade  Belt                                                                      250

♦ Parade Belt WORCESTER STEAMER 3 missing some lettering.

 

040   Ribbons                                                                            100

♦ Tray consisting of 8 ribbons, 2 medals and 2 buttons.  Ribbons include Goodwill #3 Allentown PA w/embroidered steam engine Binghamton.  Middletown NY ribbon with two small figures of children on it.  Also ribbons from Wilmington DE 1893, Auburn NY 1880, Hornellsville NY 1884, West Chester NY 1897.  3-pc Medal from Hudson NY 1909 and more.

 

041   Lantern                                                                             250

This plated Deitz tubular lantern is signed FIRE-DEP'T, DEITZ NEW YORK, U.S.A.  The lift off cage is signed PATENTED JAN-1-89 and it has 6 other patent dates the last of which is MCH 21, 93.  The reservoir is shorter than a Fire King and the clear globe is old, possibly the original.  The lower corners of the frame have been repaired.  The repairs appear to have been made a long time ago.


 

042   Firemark                                                                           100

♦ This cast iron oval United Firemen's Ins Co of Philadelphia PA plaque is 11 1/4” wide by 8 13/16” tall.  The steam engine relief is high and the wheels have 8 spokes.  The color of the rust on the back side indicates that it may be original.

 

043   Sign                                                                                  250

This white porcelain enamel insurance sign reads CONTINENTAL FIRE INSURANCE CO, NEW YORK.  It also has a depiction of a Continental Army soldier in uniform carrying a musket.  The sign is 12” tall by 16” wide.  It has a few very minor chips in the edges.  Very nice original piece for fire, sign and insurance collectors!

 

044   Trumpet                                                                           475

This silver plated trumpet is 16 1/2” tall.  The diameter of the bell is 5 3/4”.  The inside of the bell is polished and lacquered brass.

 

045   Slate Board                                                                      pass

Made for mounting a register and take-up reel (which are not included) this slate board is 1 1/4” thick, 4 feet long and 1 foot deep.  It has a small brass manufacturers tag with the Gamewell logo on top, THE GAMEWELL CO. NEWTON, MASS in the middle and the number 1110 on the bottom.  Under the tag is the number E 224 painted in orange.  It saw service at Pease Air Force Base in NH.

 

046   Presentation Pitcher                                                          450

This silver-plate presentation water service stands 17 1/2” tall and 13” at it's deepest.  It is 4-part, stand, pitcher, rim w/lid & chalice.  The top of the pitcher's cover reads PRESENTED TO C.H.& L. Co. No.1 BY BURR DAVES & SON 1888.  The "C" stands for Clinton of Mt. Vernon, New York.  There are floral hammer decorations over the silver plate.  The chalice, pitcher, top lid & stand are all marked Reed & Barton, with the pitcher showing patent date 1878.  The split spout and ice strainer make this one of Reed & Bartons best.

 

047   Extinguisher                                                                      20

This Badger Fire Extinguisher label says Methuen, MA.  It is believed to have come from the Bell telephone factory that was located in North Andover, MA.  It is marked Bell System KS-6878 on the label.

 

048   Books                                                                               95

5 books including 75 YEARS OF FIRE INSURANCE 1924 Springfield Fire & Marine Insurance Co, THE WARD LAFRANCE BOOK OF CONFLAGRATIONS by Paul W. Kearney published 1944, THE HISTORY OF THE LYNN (MA) FIRE DEPARTMENT 1800 - 1976 published by Deschamps Printing Co of Salem MA, HISTORY OF THE W”ESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT with newspaper clippings inside, published Boston Publishing Company Boston MA 1975, NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS 1934 Burlington VT convention.

 

049   Parade  Belt                                                                     350

This black belt with white trim has a red cut-out with white leather letters that read MERRIMACPORT.  The keeper is also black with white trim.  It has a red cut-out with a 2 “ tall white leather number 3.  Both inner belts are intact.  Merrimacport is on the Merrimack River in Merrimac, MA.

 

050   Printing Blocks                                                                   65

3 Printing blocks, one depicting a hand engine and Kinkade & Company Ins, another showing a Port Washington Protection Co. No. 1 Engine and a third several different engines..

 

051   Constitution                                                                      90

♦ This framed Constitution and Bylaws of the Alert Volunteer Fire Association of Mattapan, organized 1860, measures 22” tall by 18” wide.

 


 

052   Parade  Belt                                                                     150

This red parade belt with black trim has a black cut-out with white leather letters that read RESCUE.  On either side of the word rescue is a white 5-point star cut-out. The buckle and inner belt are intact, there is no keeper.

 

053   Certificate                                                                         80

♦ Large framed retirement certificate of Lewis P. Webber.  Dated March 29 1901.  Measures 35 1/2” tall by 30” wide.  Chief of Dept Wm. T. Cheswell, who was also the first President of the NESFVL (1890-1900).

 

054   Alarm Box                                                                         185

This cast iron Gamewell NY Alarm Box has a slanted fist in the peak of the roof.  It has a non-instructional door with tag #345 and matching code wheel.  The outer door reads FIRE ALARM TELEGRAPH STATION.  The inner door reads PULL THE HOOK DOWN ONCE AND LET GO.

 

055   Alarm                                                                                115

The unsigned tapper on the upper half of this fire alarm has a 3 1/2 “ bell with an external hammer.  The bottom half of this fire alarm has a 5 “ tall by 3 1/4 “ wide red cast iron box with gold-colored letters and decorations.  The front of the box reads FIRE ALARM and the top reads J.H. BUNNELL & CO. U.S.A.  Both the tapper and the box are mounted on a 16 “ long by 5 “ wide oak board that is hollowed out on the back side to make room for the wiring.

 

056   Match Safe                                                                        350

This match safe has the same image on each side.  The raised images depict 2 firemen wearing high front helmets and extremely long turn out coats.  They are holding a long nozzle between them and appear to be playing water onto a fire.  The safe is worn, probably from being carried in a pocket for years.  The flip cover has a soldered repair but works fine.  We believe this safe to be manufactured by a metalworking firm founded in Newark, NJ in 1855 by William B. Kerr.  The Kerr Company produced designs in the Art Noveau Style.  Gorham Corp purchased the Kerr Company in 1906.  Please note, this match safe is NOT marked, but we have had it tested and it is sterling silver.

 

057   Muffin Bell                                                                         225

This 5 “ diameter muffin bell with a turned wooden handle and carrying ring is in good working order.

 

058   Photo                                                                               40

♦ This oak framed photo of crushed Boston FD helmets from Feb 5 1898 fire on Merrimac Street in which 6 firefighters lost their lives.

 

059   Print                                                                                 275

This 63 “ long by 42 “ tall print of a double air button hand engine named Young America #1 is on a plaster board.  It reads THE PRIDE OF OUR CITY on the hard suction carrier.  To the right of the hand engine there is a fire fighter in dress uniform holding a trumpet and directly behind the hand engine are 4 horses, 3 of which have riders.  In the background there are two 3-story buildings with the business names of Wallace & Bryant, Stone & OConnor and Craig & Rannells on them.  The left edge has a water stain and there is a 1 “ tear at the top of the brakes.  This print is impressive and seems to command attention.

 

060   Gong                                                                               100

♦ 10 “ nickel plated chain pull house gong mounted on a board.  The inside of the bell is marked Blake Bell Co. Hooper & Co Trade Mark Boston Mass.

 

061   Alarm Box                                                                         175

This cast iron Gamewell New York Alarm Box has a slanted fist in the peak of the roof.  It has a Cole key guard and brass tag #81 and matching code wheel.  The door reads FOR FIRE BREAK THE GLASS OPEN THE DOOR PULL HOOK DOWN ONCE AND LET GO.  It appears to be in good working order.  It was recently painted red and the raised door letters are painted white.

 


 

062   Books                                                                               38

♦ Lot of 9 books including a rare copy of INSURANCE 1855, FIRE ENGINE BOOK 1934, PASSING THOUGHTS OF A FIREFIGHTER 1974, DAN THE YOUNG FIREMAN 1931, JACK THE FIRE DOG 1916 from the library of Robert Fitz, the FOURTH ARM 1948, HARRIS FIRE INSURANCE DICTIONARY 1900 and more.

 

063   Shaving Mug                                                                      175

♦ Original occupational shaving mug with former owner's name F. Codrington.  Has wonderful hand-painted design of steam fire engine with two horses.  Probably late 19th or early 20th Century in origin. Gold lettering & trim at rim.  Hairline at rim descending into mug, will not effect function or display.  Stands 4” tall and 3 1/2” interior diameter.

 

064   Bell                                                                                   270

This 7 1/4 “ diameter brass bell comes with a mounting bracket.  The bracket has been bent.  The height from the bottom of the bracket to the top of the finial is 13 1/4 “.  The height from the bottom of the bell to the top of the finial is 10 1/4”.  The bell needs to be cleaned.  It is the right size for a small hand engine, hose reel or very early motorized truck.

 

065   Model                                                                               100

This folk art model of a Steam Fire Engine is 24” long.  The craftsmanship is a bit rough, but very careful attention was paid to even the smallest of details.  It has a lantern, 2 water gauges and 2 whistles on the boiler, hard suction carriers, brakes for the rear wheels, a floor mat, boiler door, pressure gauges, a bell and even a blanket behind the drivers seat.  The bell is mounted directly over the pressure dome.  The shafts are set up for a team of 3 horses.  The rear tool box bears the number 22 and each wheel has 16 spokes.  It comes with 3 pieces of hard suction, which may have originally been one U shaped piece that has broken over time.  This model came to the auction from Maine.  From the details it might be possible to research the manufacturer of the engine that this model was built to portray.  The age of this model is difficult to ascertain.  Some details scream old, others not.  Please preview carefully!

 

066   Trumpet                                                                           225

This nickel plated trumpet is 18” tall.  The diameter of the bell is 7 1/2 “.  It has a faded cord that was once red.  It has 6 or 7 small dents and it is big enough that it could have been used as a working trumpet.

 

067   Sign                                                                                  160

♦ This glass sign is in a wooden frame that measures 17” high by 23 wide.  The letters, which appear to be gold-leaf, read THE HOME INSURANCE COMPANY NEW YORK.

 

068   Front                                                                               100

Early leather front for a jockey style helmet.  Black front reads L.F.D. on top.  The foot of L is missing so letter looks like an I at a glance.  A large E in the center possible standing for Engineer.  The bottom reads LUDLOW

 

069   Alarm box                                                                         115

This L.W. Bills aluminum alarm box has the minuteman logo in the peak of the roof.  The guard door swings left to right to open and says FOR FIRE OPEN DOOR.  Inside the guard door it says PULL LEVER DOWN.  The box bears the tag number 1112.  Raised lettering at the bottom of main door reads L.W. BILLS CO. LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS.  The inner box door reads PULL HANDLE DOWN ONCE AND LET GO.  L.W. BILLS COMPANY P.O. BOX 218 LEXINGTON, MASS.  This box was recently tested by L.W. Bills and found to be in good working order.

 

070   Parade  Belt                                                                     160

This black belt with white trim has a red cut-out with white leather letters that read MECHANICSVILLE.  The keeper is also black with white trim.  It has a red cut-out with a 1 1/4 “ tall white leather number 1.  Both inner belts are intact but the metal buckle is missing.

 


 

071   Alarm Box                                                                         45

This oak case alarm box is 14” tall by 10” wide and 6 1/2” deep.  The front has red cast aluminum plate with a built-in hammer.  The plate reads BREAK GLASS IN CASE OF FIRE ACME F.A. CO.  Above the plate there is a 3 1/2 “ wide by 1 1/2 “ tall brass tag that has instructions for testing, fire drills and how to reset the box.  The tag reads STANDARD ELECTRIC TIME CO. SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

 

072   Pittsfield NH Lot                                                                 100

Lot includes 2 Maltese cross-shaped breast badges.  One reads ASST FOREMAN PITTSFIELD NH F.D. COMBINATION 1 and the other reads PITTSFIELD 3 F.D.  Both pins are intact.  Also in lot is a 6 3/4 “ tall by 4 3/4 “ cast aluminum automotive plate that reads PITTSFIELD 3 F.D., a 1923 Pittsfield, NH Firemen's Banquet Menu with a tiny helmet attached.  A 22nd Annual Concert & Ball Dance Card dated May 7, 1925 and primted by the Globe Manufacturing Co. of Pittsfield in poor condition.  A 1 “ wide by 3 “ long piece of a ribbon that reads P.F.D. '09 is also included.

 

073   Tip                                                                                    20

This cast iron pike pole tip is marked NEW YORKER on one side and FIRE HOOKS UNLTD on the other.  It is 14” long.

 

074   Siren                                                                                 130

This bullet shaped electrical siren is 14 1/2 “ long and 9 “ tall. It has a triangle shaped mounting base with a bolt hole in each corner.  The plating appears to be chrome.  It has a 2 1/2 “ long by 3/4 “ tall red manufacturers tag that reads FREE ROLLING, STERLING SIREN FIRE ALARM CO, INC, ROCHESTER, NY MODEL 30, 12 VOLTS, SERIAL 16292.  It has a couple of very minor dents.  Note: since the photo of this siren was posted for preview, it has been cleaned and a short circuiting wire was removed.

 

075   Ballot Box                                                                 65

Unusual because it has a sliding cover, this ballot box comes with very old marbles.  The wood which appears to be walnut has a rich dark patina.  The voting hole is in the sliding cover.  Except for the remnants of what appear to be an old paper sticker, this box is in very good condition.  Overall length is 14 1/2”.

 

076   Axe                                                                                  180

This Viking style parade axe is 34” long.  The head is solid brass with remnants of lacquer.  The handle appears to have been recently replaced.

 

077   Helmet                                                                             250

The brass front holder on this black leather Cairns New Yorker is signed BOSTON FIRE DEPT.  It has a black front with a white number 20.  The bottom of the back brim has a number 68 stenciled on it.  There is white reflective tape in between the combs.  It comes with a small 25 year Boston Fire Dept active service pin.  It is complete with liner, ear flaps and hanging ring.

 

078   Parade  Belt                                                                      200

This black parade belt with white trim has a red cut-out with 1 “ tall white leather letters that read MUTUAL.  A hand engine named Mutual, that was built by Douglas of Middleton CT, was in service in Stratford, CT.  This lends credibility to the consignors claim that this belt is from Stratford.  The keeper is black with white trim and it has a 1 1 /2 “ tall white leather number 1 in a red cut-out.  It has both inner belts.  A small amount of the white trim is missing.

 

079   Badge                                                                              350

♦ This hand engraved badge reads OKOMAKAMESIT 2 MARLBORO.  The Okomakamesit is a hand engine built by Button & Blake in 1861.  This badge dates between 1869 and 1895, the years the engine was in service in Marlboro, MA.  Prior to 1869 the engine fought fires in Harrisburg, PA where it was known as GOOD WILL.  Since 1895 the engine has been in Marblehead, MA.  This badge is hallmarked A.W. MITCHELL & CO, BOSTON.

 


 

080   Helmet                                                                             200

This black leather Cairns helmet belonged to Manchester, NH firefighter Harold "PIP" Adams.  His badge #488 is on the back brim.  This helmet is being sold with 3 of his fronts.  A red front that reads ENG CO 1 MANCHESTER, which is on the helmet, a black front which reads M.F.D. FIRE PREV INSPECTOR and a black front which reads ENGINE 10 M.F.D.  Pip started as a volunteer in Milford, NH.  He then worked for the Manchester F.D. where he climbed thru the ranks, as seen by his badges in lot 81.

 

081   Badges                                                                             160

This 9 piece lot belonged to Manchester, NH Firefighter Harold "Pip" Adams.  There are 3 Manchester breast badges.  They include Bureau of Fire Prevention Investigator, Bureau of Fire Prevention Inspector 1 and Badge number 488.  Also included are a Milford NH breast badge & hat badge, small Manchester, Investigator clip-on Badge, small Merrimack NH Lieut Fire Rescue #52 clip-on Badge, rectangular name tag that reads FIRE PREVENTION PIP ADAMS MANCHESTER, NH, and another that reads HAROLD ADAMS FIRE INSPECTOR.

 

082   Work Belt                                                                          55

♦ Leather belt with brass buckle that has Maltese cross reading CITY OF BOSTON FD.  Belt has brass hanging hook on back and leather hanging hook on side.  Belt is riveted at back.

 

083   Book                                                                                 70

Titled OLD FIRE LADDIES NEW YORK & BROOKLYN, this book has 896 pages of historical text, over 220 portraits and over 100 illustrations all from the 1890s and older.  3 pages of the table of contents are missing.  The red hard cover is still attached, but only partially.  This is a must have reference book for anyone studying the history of fire fighting in New York City.

 

084   Trumpet                                                                           295

This 19 “ tall brass working trumpet has a 7 “ diameter bell.  The body is covered with very small dents and the underside of the bell has a 1 1/2 “ long crack on the rim which seems to indicate this trumpet has been in service.  The bell also has turning marks unlike pressed reproductions.  It comes with a light yellow cord that is not original.

 

085   Lantern                                                                             210

This brass plated Dietz Fire King lantern has a clear globe.  It bears the patent date Aug 27, 07 and is in very good condition.

 

086   Globe                                                                                75

This green Dietz fitzall globe can be used in Dietz Fire King and Fire Queen lanterns.

 

087   Helmet                                                                              300

This black leather transitional helmet has a brim design that suggests it was manufactured in Boston by Shelton & Cheever.  It has a cast eagle holder that supports a 5 1/2 “ tall black leather front with painted white letters that read ENGINE 3 B.F.D.  The brim is slightly distorted and it has the number 107 painted on the top of the back.  The liner and ear flaps are wood and it has a hanging ring.

 

088   Code Wheels                                                                     50

10 sets of code wheels and matching aluminum tags.  Numbers include 111, 121, 131, 146, 151, 225, 234, 247, 263 and 299.

 

089   Helmet                                                                              300

This black Cairns leather high eagle helmet was service in Donora PA.  It has a black front with 3 white cut-outs.  All the letters in the top cut-out are missing except a & sign.  The bottom cut-out reads DONORA WORKS.  The center cut-out is in the shape of a shield and has a 2 1/4 “ tall sewn-on number 3.  All the letters and numbers are red.  It has a felt liner, hanging ring and a brass ventilator tag.  It has been repainted.  Note - American Steel had a plant in Donora, PA.

 


 

090   Helmet                                                                              320

This black leather S. Logiudice helmet was in service in the New York City Borough of Staten Island.  Organized in 1903, it is 1 of the last 2 active volunteer companies in the city.  The front of the helmet has 2 red cut-outs with 1/2 “ tall white leather letters.  The top cut-out reads RICHMOND and the bottom ENG CO.  There is a 2 “ tall sewn-on white number 1 in the middle.  The brim and crown designs on this helmet identify it as a Logiudice.  See page 39 of EARLY FIRE HELMETS by Arnold Merkitch.  It has a hanging ring, wool liner and ear flaps.  It has seen service but is in very good condition.  Logiudice was located in Manhattan on MacDougal Street in the 1920s and 30s.  He worked for Cairns before leaving to start his own business.

 

091   Tin Type                                                                           320

This tintype depicts a seated fire fighter wearing a white high-front helmet, dress shirt with long cuffs and a parade belt.  The helmet and belt both bear the number 4.  Both numbers appear backwards as is often found in tintypes.  The shirt has several buttons but no bib.  The case is molded papier-mβchι and has a woman holding flowers over her head on the front.  The back side of the case has a floral design inside an oval.

 

092   Helmet                                                                              240

This white Cairns New Yorker has a white front with 2 red cut-outs.  Both cut-outs have white leather letters.  The top cut-out reads DEPT CHIEF and the bottom cut-out reads H.F.D.  It has a liner, ear flaps and a hanging ring.

 

093   Badge                                                                              230

This hand engraved badge reads DIST CHIEF 2 FRAMINGHAM F.D.  There is an extraordinary among of engraving across the top.  There are 3 engraved cross trumpets in the center.  There are two 1/8 “ circles that indicate the pin may have been horizontal originally.  It is hallmarked C.A. TWITCHELL & CO 157 WASHINGTON ST BOSTON.

 

094   Tin Type                                                                           250

This tintype depicts a fire fighter standing next to a very large pedestal with a very ornate presentation trumpet & hat atop the pedestal.  The fire fighter is wearing an unusual tie that looks like the tassels on the trumpet, a dress shirt (the bottom half of which has a bit) and a parade belt that bears a backward number 1.  The case is molded papier-mβchι with floral designs on both sides.

 

095   Parade  Belt                                                                      125

This white parade belt has a black cut-out with 7/8 “ tall white leather letters that read EXCELSIOR.  A hand engine named Excelsior, built by Turboss, was in service in Holliston MA, lending credibility to consignors claim that this belt is from Holliston.  The belt has a 1 “ long brass tag that is signed CAIRNS & BROS 146 GRAND ST N.Y.  It has both inner belts, but the keeper is missing.

 

096   Badge                                                                              120

This cross-shaped hand engraved badge reads ENGINE 1 NEWBURYPORT.  It is hallmarked ROBBINS MFG CO. BOSTON, MASS.  It is 2 1/4” wide and 2 1/4” tall.  It was probably manufactured between 1890 and 1920.  The pin is intact.  Very nice badge.

 

097   Code Wheels                                                                     70

10 sets of code wheels and matching aluminum tags.  Numbers include 88, 113, 137, 151, 196, 214, 228, 261, 262 and 293.

 

098   Badges                                                                             275

10 Rochester NY breast badges.  A gold-colored FIRE BUREAU BATTALION CHIEF, gold-colored RETIRED MECHANIC FIRE BUREAU E. FEIN, EXEMPT R.F.D., FIRE BUREAU #250 with red lettering, AUXILIARY FIREMAN #127, AUXILIARY #203 both with red lettering, Maltese cross-shaped #23,Maltese cross-shaped #36, shield-shaped RESCUE C.O. #187 and a ST. PAUL BLVD EXEMPT, a ST. PAUL BLVD FIRE DISTRICT #132 hat badge plus 2 East Rochester NY breast badges. HOSE CO. NO. 1 and FOSTER-ARMSTRONG H. CO. 2. both depict a 4-wheel hose cart in the middle.


 

099   Rattle                                                                               150

Signed BAGSHAW & FIELD on both brass weights, this single reed alarm rattle is shaped like a dog bone or figure 8.  At 5 3/4” by 7 1/4” it is petite.  The handle is encircled with 7 horizontal grooves.  The wood has a tight grain possible walnut and it has a very nice patina.  It is worn where the handle joins the body but is still in good working order.

 

100   Bed Key                                                                            100

Also known as a bed wrench, this essential tool is the standard type carried by firemen of the 18th and 19th centuries.

 

101   Bed Keys                                                                           170

Also know as bed wrenches, these 2 unusual bed keys are not the standard type carried by firemen of the 18th and 19th century.  One has 5 sockets with a screwdriver looking pry on one end.  The other key is 3-sided with different size sockets.

 

102   Magazine Lot                                                                     50

46 Fire Protection magazines with dates of issue in the 1930s.  All in good to fair condition.

 

103   Rattle                                                                               70

This single reed alarm rattle is shaped like a dog bone or figure 8.  The handle is encircles with 24 horizontal grooves.  The wood has a tight grain, possibly walnut, and has a very nice patina.  The rattle is 6 1/4” by 9” and is in good working order.

 

104   Badges                                                                             110

17 mini-badges.  THE GATES-CHILI NY, WASSAIC FIRE CO, BAUSCH & LOMB FIRE DEPT AND ROCHESTER NY EXEMPT VOL all have vertical pins.  The other 13 are hat badge style badges.  They include: FINDLAY FD, RIVERDALE FD, BREWSTER NY FD, H FIRE DEPT, EGYPT FIRE ASSOC, GENEVA NY LADIES AUX, GORTLAND FD, MONMOUTH BEACH FIRE CO #6, XEROX FD, JORDAN FD, INTERNATIONAL PAINT CO FIRE BRIGADE, SERGEANT and GARDEN CITY.  Plus: WWII GERMAN FIRE PIN, LIEUTENANTS PIN, FIRE DEPT PIN, FIRE FIGHTER PIN AND A COMMONWEALTH OF MASS STATE FIRE MARSHAL TAG.

 

105   Ballot Box                                                                 80

Both compartments of this ballot box have covers.  There is a small brass arm on the voting end of the box.  When turned perpendicular, it holds up the cover so that the ballot taker can not see if the voter takes a white or a black marble.  The wood appears to be walnut.  It is in good condition and it includes marbles.  It is 14 1/4 “ long overall.

 

106   Ballot Box                                                                 90

Both compartments of this wooden ballot box are lined with red velvet.  It is in good condition and it includes marbles.  It is 15” long overall.

 

107   Log Book                                                                          75

This FDNY Hook & Ladder Company #34 log book covers from June 10 1929 to May 19 1930.  It has over 800 pages, most of which John Kenlon signed as Chief of Department.

 

108   Axe                                                                                  185

This Viking style parade axe is 31 1/2” long.  The handle has an old looking patina but looks a little short.  If it is a replacement handle, it was done a long time ago.

 

109   Print                                                                                 300

This framed and matted Currier & Ives print in titled VIEW OF THE TERRIFIC EXPLOSION AT THE GREAT FIRE IN NEW YORK.  Under the title it reads ENDING NO. 22 DESTROYED AND SEVERAL LIVES LOST FROM BROAD ST JULY 19th 1845 17 STORES BLOWN UP.  The gold colored frame is 17 3/4” by 13 1/2”.  The depiction is 12” wide by 8” tall.  This rare print in in very good condition.

 


 

110   Rattle                                                                               90

This weighted double reed alarm rattle has the words 1ST WARD scratched into the steel weight.  It is 8 1/2” long and 7” tall.  The handle is encircled by 2 horizontal grooves.  It is cracked where the reeds are attached, but it is still in good working order.

 

111   Alarm Box                                                                         pass

The door on this Sterling Alarm Box has a built-in 5 1/2 “ tall by 5 1/2 “ wide operating lever guard and a 3 1/2 “ by 2 1/4 “ tag #5.  The door reads BREAK GLASS, PULL HOOK DOWN TO STOP AND LET GO, STERLING SIREN FIRE ALARM CO. INC., ROCHESTER, N.Y.  There are some components in the box but the sending mechanism and door lock are missing.  There is some pitting and 2 small holes in the bottom of the box.  Sterling boxes are unusual because the operate on 110 volts.

 

112   Nozzle                                                                              90

♦  Early leather jacketed brass nozzle.  Imprinted AMERICAN LAFRANCE FIRE ENGINE CO.  Leather wrapping is riveted and has some damage.  Measures 19” tall.

 

113   Helmet                                                                              155

This red aluminum Cairns Senator appears to be a Boston Protective Department helmet.  It has a dark red front with a white cut-out 3.  Company 3 was located in Roxbury and served the southern part of Boston until 1959 when it was taken out of service.  The helmet has a liner, ear flaps and hanging ring.

 

114   Rattle                                                                               pass

This single reed red painted wooden watchman's alarm rattle has a square handle.  The housing for the reed is horizontal rather than the more common vertical style.  It is 14” long by 6” tall and in good working order.

 

115   Phone Box                                                                       40

This HERCULITE cottage style red Gamewell phone box has a 6 1/2 “ long black handle on the left and a depiction of a phone on the right.  The back side of the door reads LIFT HANDSET, AFTER TONE STOPS, WAIT FOR OPERATOR.

 

116   Front                                                                                180

This 8 “ tall black Cairns front has 2 red cut-outs with 5/8 “ tall gray leather letters.  The top cut-out reads ENGINE and the bottom reads B.F.D.  In the middle there is a 2 3/8 “ tall sewn-on gray number 1.  The back side has a very small piece of leather missing at the top and there is a very small hole next to the F in the bottom cut-out.

 

117   Postcards                                                                          130

♦ Loose-leaf binder containing 60 assorted postcards.  Most of the cards are from the 1 cent era.

 

118   Time Stamp                                                                       120

This Gamewell Excelsior time stamp machine has a 1 “ tall by 2 1/4 “ brass tag with the number 81827 on it and appears to be complete.  The thumbscrews have been replaced.

 

119   Parade  Belt                                                                     150

Black with red trim.  This parade belt has a red cut-out with 3/4 “ tall white leather letters that read CATARACT.  It does not have a keeper.

 

120   Print                                                                                 100

♦ Framed and matted print of Boston Steam Engine 24 with hose and members.  Tag on back reads BOSTON FIRE DEPT ENG NO 24 REAR JOHN T WESTON, STANDING CHARLES RILEY, DRIVER FREDERICK W. HAYES.  Circa 1890.

 

121   Alarm Box                                                                         160

This L.W.Bills cast iron alarm box has the Minuteman logo in the peak off the roof.  The non-instructional door has a T handle and brass tag #223.  The inner box has a matching code wheel and it's door reads PULL HANDLE DOWN ONCE, LET GO.


 

122   Name Plates                                                                      100

A pair of brass corners that are each embossed UNION.  They are 9” long by 3 3/4” tall and they each have 4 mounting holes.  They appear to be off the corners of an end stroke hand engine tank.

 

123   Extinguisher                                                                     140

This model HC 1 1/4 gallon foamite fire extinguisher by the Foamite-Childs Corporation of Utica, NY is unusual because it has a 1 “ long brass nozzle at the top where a hose is normally attached.  It looks like a pony, but is not signed pony.  The vertical seam along the back is riveted.  It is clean and in good condition with the exception of a very small dent on the instructions which read FOR FIRE TURN BOTTOM UP.

 

124   Helmet                                                                             100

This black aluminum Cairns Senator has a dark red front that has 3 black cut-outs with white painted letters.  The top cut-out reads OCEANIC.  The center cut-out reads ANDY and the bottom reads R.F.D. which is Rumson NJ Fire Dept.  It has a liner, ear flaps, hanging ring and a round red tag that reads CAIRNS NEW YORK.  The front appears to have been married to the helmet.

 

125   Toy                                                                                   130

This red rubber Mickey Mouse Fire Truck is 6 1/2” long.  It has white wheels.  The hood is signed MICKEY MOUSE and the number 2 is on Mickey's helmet.  More than 95% of the original paint remains.

 

126   Print                                                                                 85

This nicely framed E. Opper colored print depicts a steam engine in the foreground and a Chiefs carriage in the background both rushing to a fire.  The frame is 37 1/4” by 29 1/4” and the exposed print is 30 1/2” by 22 1/2”.  In 2004 we sold a smaller size of the same print and is was signed MAIN STREET ELIZABETH NEW JERSEY.

 

127   Postcards                                                                          75

A total of 28 postcards all from one penny era.  20 from the Wilkinson series of Providence RI, 5 more Providence that are not Wilkinson, 1 New York Fire Boat, 1 English and 1 Hartford Fire Insurance.

 

128   Print                                                                                 50

♦ Framed and matted print of the members of Boston Engine Co 22 in front of their fire house circa 1900.  Frames measures 11” tall by 13 1/4” wide.

 

129   Books                                                                               70

THE GREAT CHICAGO THEATER DISASTER by Marshall Everett and CHICAGO'S AWFUL THEATRE HORROR (LEST WE FORGET) by the survivors and rescuers.  Each tell the story of the Iroquois Theater fire in which about 550 people lost their lives.  Both books were copyrighted in 1904 and the both contain photos.

 

130   Ribbons                                                                            65

These 4 ribbons are mounted in a 29 1/4 “ long by 17 1/2 tall oak frame.  The matting has a rectangular cut-out for each ribbon.  Included are a blue Providence V.F.A. Sept 12 1895 N.E. League Field Day ribbon held in Hartford CT.  A red Portland V.F.A. 8th Annual Tournament N.E.S.V.F. League ribbon held in Portland ME on August 18 1898.  A purple Providence V.F.A. ribbon from a Pawtucket RI muster held on August 4 1896.  And a cream colored Providence V.F.A., N.E.S.V.F.L. muster held in Providence RI on August 16 1906.

 

131   Badges                                                                             125

Includes a total of 11 badges. 6 breast badges; DEFIANCE of Bristol RI, State of NH Forest Fire Deputy Warden, Marion NY F.D., 1st Lieutenant Irwin F.D., Gates-Chili NY F.D., Past Chief Chili NY F.D.  5 hat badges; Carmel by the Sea F.D., Callman Broomall Fire Co., Belmar #11 F.D., Chili Co. No. 3 F.D. and Riverdale F.D.

 


 

132   Alarm Box                                                                         125

This cast iron Gamewell Excelsior alarm box has a slanted fist on the top of the non-instructional door.  It is signed FIRE ALARM TELEGRAPH STATION under the fist and THE GAMEWELL FIRE ALARM TELEGRAPH CO NEW YORK on the bottom of the door.  The inner box, trap lock and brass tag are missing.  It is clean and dates from 1900 to 1905.

 

133   Certificate                                                                         30

♦ This very ornate framed life membership certificate from the Boston FD Charitable Association, incorporated 1830, is by artist H. Heymann.  This certificate is not dated.

 

134   Tape                                                                                 pass

3 rolls of 1/2 “ register tape.

 

135   Tape                                                                                 30

10 rolls of 1 “ register tape.

 

136   Badges                                                                             210

♦ Tray consisting of 22 badges and a few other items.  Includes badges from Rockland ME, Pearl River NY, Chiefs Badge Rochester NH, Peekskill NY, Uxbridge MA, S. Paris ME, Schooleys NJ, Bourne MA, Edwards MA, Pittston PA, Sandwich MA, Hyannis MA, Brewster MA, 1935 Fireman's Coin.  Buttons from Portland ME, Boston MA and more.

 

137   Paper Lot                                                                          25

All Boston Paper lot includes: 1972 apparatus roster, Inside the Lines magazines by Boston Sparks Association along with huge collection of meeting minutes, apparatus reports, canteen reports, alarm activity reports, Dance poster, Call Letter listing, etc.  Also included are 17 S.P.A.A.M.F.A.A. Newsletters - The Silver Trumpet.  Misc other paper NY, Salvation Army, etc. Come and see it all!

 

138   Fronts                                                                               80

7 Cairns Helmet Fronts 4 of which are from Waterville ME.  They are white and include ENGINE 2, LADDER 1 a Driver and a Captains front.  There are 3 black fronts.  A Captain 18 Lebanon, Greensboro Truck 11 and Greensboro Truck 5.

 

139   Blackboard                                                                        140

♦ This last alarm blackboard from Ben Ellis Fire Equipment Co High St Boston.  Top reads LAST ALARM, middle LOCATION, bottom INFORMATION.  Board measures 24” wide by 30 1/2” tall with arched top.

 

140   Mugs                                                                               30

This lot is 3 mugs including; a diminutive mug which appears to be trimmed with platinum glaze at rim and bottom and fully over handle.  There is minor wear to the trim at the rim.  The mug stands 4 ½” tall with the base being 3 ½” across and the top 2 ½”.  No chips or evident repairs, tho plenty of original glaze defects on the bottom rim (firing stand marks, etc).  The mug is hand-decorated with the following lettering in calligraphic style: Firemens Association of Montgomery County (Parade Trumpet depiction here) Jenkintown, Pa 1909.  Transfer Signed on bottom - Tho’s Maddock’s Son’s & Co Trenton, NJ.  This mug is shown in the book FIREFIGHTING ANTIQUES & MEMORABILIA on page 125.  The second mug is shaped like a playpipe and says POQOUNOCK BRIDGE VOL. F.D. No. 1 Inc. 50th ANNIVERSARY 1934-1984.  The third mug says ASHWAY F.D. 1938-1986 50 YEARS.

 

141   Bill of Sale                                                                         50

♦ Dated Sept 20 1803 this bill of sale for $640 the Torrent handtub and it's firehouse in Roxbury MA.

 

142   Register & Reel                                                                 130

This Gamewell Register & Take-up Reel uses 1 “ tape.  The register has a brass tag #X959 and also patent dates of 1899 and 1902.  This register comes with the original cup to catch the round chads from the tape. The take-up reel has mfg tag on the back with #140138.


 

143   Police Box                                                                         145

The front door of this Gamewell Police Box has a quick-action bulls-eye door on the upper left hand corner.  The public could summon the police by pulling the lever behind the quick-action door.  A police officer with a key could open the front door to access the telephone.  The front door bears the Gamewell logo and tag #143.  It is signed SIGNALING SYSTEM, THE GAMEWELL CO, NEWTON, MASS.  The back 2/3rds of the box has dark blue paint indicating it was probably in a pedestal.

 

144   Wrench                                                                             220

This axle nut wrench is signed AMOSKEAG on the body and PAT FEB 1, 98 on the adjustment handle.  It is 10" long and in good working order.  It is being sold with photocopies of 2 advertisements.  One depicts the actual wrench and the other is a testimonial by Chelsea MA Fire Chief Henry A. Spencer, dated July 23, 1902, of a similar axle nut wrench.

 

145   Ash Tray Lot                                                                      30

4 “ tall Smokey Bear ashtray that looks like a pail and has a clip so it can be attached to a pole.  One side has Smokey carrying a sign that reads KEEP AMERICA GREEN AND CLEAN and the other side reads SMOKEY SAYS: USE YOUR ASH TRAY with a depiction of Smokey.  Also in lot a Grinnell advertising ashtray with a sprinkler head in the middle.  The plating is starting to come off.

 

146   Statue                                                                              205

♦ Advertising statue by American LaFrance.  Measures 27” tall.  Fireman has trumpet in one hand and a child in the other.  Wearing a double breasted coat and walking thru flames.

 

147   Ribbon Lot                                                                       55

Lot includes: Boston VFA New England League Tournament held in Portland, ME on Aug 18, 1898 with a metal pot of beans on the bottom.  York ME 21st Annual Firemen's Field Day and Ball.  Nutmeg State Firemen 1905, Vice President 36th Annual N.E.S.V.F.L. muster Salem, MA July 10, 1926 and Eureka No. 1 Arlington MA V.F.A. League muster held in Salem, MA on Aug 20, 1902.

 

148   Certificate                                                                        120

♦ This 1837 framed Boston membership certificate from Engine 18 is 12 1/2” tall by 10 1/2” wide.

 

149   Dance Cards                                                                      20

Lot includes a 1874 card from the 73rd Anniversary of the Rhode Island Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 1 of Pawtucket RI with a program of same.  A 1924 Annual Concert and Ball of the Pawtucket Firemen's Relief Assoc card.  A 1936 4th Annual Plymouth NH Firemen's Concert and Ball tickets, one of which reads ADMIT GENTLEMAN AND TWO LADIES.

 

150   Postage Lot                                                                       50

5 framed and matted fire related stamps mounted amidst a 1995 story by Jack Rabbit.  A framed and matted 9-11 photo with First Day of Issue Heroes USA Envelope.  2 First Day of Issue Fire Engine Transportation Series Envelopes and 2 different 125th Anniversary of The New York Fire Museum envelopes with very nice graphics.

 

151   Tin Type                                                                           200

This tintype depicts a fire fighter sitting on a chair with house & trees in the background.  His face has been colorized.  He is wearing a hat that reads L.H. Co. 2, a bib front shirt with the number 2 and a parade belt, also with the number 2.  All the numbers/letters appear backward.  The front of the molded papier-mβchι case is missing.

 

152   Extinguisher                                                                     30

This brass Indian back pack extinguisher by B.D. Smith of Utica NY is complete with hose, nozzle and shoulder straps.

 


 

153   Decanter                                                                           300

♦ This unsigned brass plated decanter looks like a Deitz Fire King lantern.  The clear globe is actually a bottle that still has a small piece of the original liquor stamp on the glass.  The cork stopper has a brass round top that fits into the globe holder.  It is 1/2 “ shorter than a Fire King and from a distance looks just like one.

 

153A Decanter shaped like fire king lantern                      30

 

154   Paper Lot                                                                         50

♦ Large lot includes; A history of the Boston Protective Department (Fire Patrol) by Emmons E Douglass, plus over 15 photos of BPD trucks and equipment, copies of the BPD superintendants reports dated 1894 & 1887.  A copy of the bill of lading of a Hunneman Steamer named Pacific when shipped to Dalles OR on Oct 6 1862.  2 Boston Firefighters Digests, The Hotel Vendome memorial issue and the Oct 1964 issue.  A copy of Webb Motor Fire Apparatus advertising, souvenir book of the 1908 great Chelsea Fire, 12 prints of early Boston Fire Dept trucks and equipment.  Childrens pamphlet titled KEEPING OUR CITY SAFE by Elenor M Johnson.  Annual Report and payroll of Engine Co 3 1862 New Bedford MA.  Dance card of the 5th Annual Ball of the Boston VFA dated Nov 15 1899.  A 98 page report titled BOSTON FD JAN 1 1859 TO DEC 31 1960 by William Werner.  County Fire Ins Co of Philadelphis pad of paper, 1875 program of the 3rd Annual W”endon Firemen's Promenade Concert & Ball......and more.

 

155   Bucket                                                                              200

This black leather fire bucket is signed S TILLINGHAST NO. 2 1812.  Both ends of the handle have been repaired.  The repairs do not appear to be recent.  One of the leather strips that attach the metal ring to the bucket is broken.  About 20% of the bottom no longer attaches to the side of the bucket.  Believed to be from a Pittsburgh, PA family.

 

156   Extinguisher                                                                      20

        This Ellis copper soda acid 2 1/2 gallon fire extinguisher by the Ellis Fire Application Co. of Boston, Mass is dent free and in good condition.

 

157   Ribbon Lot                                                                       40

Lot includes 6 ribbons; a red Charlestown V.V.F.A.  N.E. League muster at Lowell MA July 31 1902, a green Protector #3 Brockton Fair muster Oct 3 1919 with an American Flag.  A purple Washington No. 1 of North Kingstown RI N.E.S.V.F.L. muster at Goffstown NH on Aug 24 1963.  A Eureka No 1 Arlington V.F.A. red, white & blue Patriots Day Muster in Arlington on April 20 1903.  A black Edwin A. Whiting of W.Newbury MA World's Fair June 27 1964 signed TOP MONEY ENGINE 1963.  Also a yellow New Bedford MA V.F.A.  N.E. League Tournament held in Boston on Sept 14 1892.

 

158   Gauge                                                                               45

This 5 1/2 “ diameter 250 lb brass pressure gauge by American S.G.&.V Mfg Boston is signed GRINNELL COMPANY PROVIDENCE, RI WATER 1923 and bears a Mar 23, 03 patent date.

 

159   Extinguisher                                                                      85

The label on this 1 1/4 gallon Pony extinguisher has green letters that read BADGERS PONY NAUTILUS WATER-FILLED FIRE EXTINGUISHER.  Besides the operating and changing instructions, it also has two depictions of a mermaid riding a sea horse.  The vertical seam on the back of this extinguisher is riveted.  Last tested in 1973 by Smith of Haverhill, Mass, this extinguisher is clean and in good condition.

 

160   Books                                                                               35

COMMISH, JAKES, THIRTY YEARS ON THE LINE and FIRE & WATER all by Leo D. Stapleton, Former Boston Fire Commissioner and all signed by him.

 

161   Playpipe                                                                           40

This Akron Brass Mfg Co playpipe has flat leather handles, a quarter turn shut-off, a ladder hook and a 1 “ orifice.  The shut-off is stamped AUX 8.  The 2 1/2 “ intake has a pin and the shut off and tip have very small lugs making this a married piece.

 


 

162   Book                                                                                 20

This 1939 First Edition of Enjine Enjine is in good condition with no tears or folds.  There is a slight crumple mark on the lower right front corner, but not damaged.

 

163   Bird House                                                                        80

Made in the shape of a fireman's helmet, this red bird house is approx 11 3/4” long by 9 1/4” wide by 5 3/4” tall.  The white front has a perch below a 1 “ hold.  It is hinged for cleaning.  It has details that include a rolled brim and a combed top.  The weather and elements have removed most of the paint but is still appears to be serviceable.

 

164   Extinguisher                                                                      15

This Red Star copper soda acid 2 1/2 gallon fire extinguisher by the General Detroit Corp has a riveted back seam.  It is pretty clean and in good condition.

 

164A  howard handtub model                  25

 

165   Honor Roll                                                                        50

This framed and matted hand-painted Honor Roll reads "Honor Roll of Engine Co. No. 3, Our Country!  In her intercourse with foreign nations may she always be right, but our country, right or wrong.".  It also depicts a gold colored badge that reads MOUNT VERNON FIRE DEPARTMENT.  The word Vernon is hard to read, but a google search lists Gilbert Angevine, who is one of the 17 service men on the honor roll, as Past Fire Chief of the Mount Vernon, New York, Fire Department.  The name James Glatt also showed up as a firefighter in the Mount Vernon, New York Fire Department.  The Honor Roll is colored red, white and blue with gold-colored trim around the names.  The matting is silver with red and blue pin stripes.  The Honor Roll has a depictions of 2 American flags with 48 stars each, which dates it to 1959 or older, while information from our Google searches dates it from 1942 or newer, making it's age between 1942 and 1959.

 

166   Childrens Books                                                                10

Lot includes BIG FIRE TRUCK BOOK by Brody which is cut in the shape of a firetruck with wheels that roll.  BLAZER THE FIRE DOG by Molly Eddy is 17” by 22” tall story coloring book.  LEARN NOT TO BURN is a teachers guide for preschool children.  The INCREDIBLE POP-UP CROSS-SECTIONS by Stephen Biesty.  SMOKEY THE BEAR Little Golden Book by Jane Werner.

 

167   Torch                                                                               100

♦ Brass engineers torch measures 8” tall by 1 5/8” diameter.  Has screw on top and wick.

 

168   Badge Set                                                                        130

This 3-piece Reading, PA set includes a breast badge, hat badge and a stick pin.  All 3 are turtle shaped brass castings.  The turtle on the breast badge is signed JUNIOR 2 and it is hanging from a trumpet.  The hat badge turtle is also signed JUNIOR 2.  The stick pin has a 2 on it.  Junior is a fire company in Reading so these are not some type of junior fire fighters toy.

 

169   Nozzle                                                                              90

This brass bottle nozzle is signed AMERICAN LA FRANCE FOAMITE CORPORATION, ELMIRA, NY USA.  It is 10 1/2” tall.  It has a 1 1/2 “ intake, a 5/8 “ orifice and a quarter turn shut-off valve.

 

170   Take Up Reel                                                                     45

This Gamewell Newton take-up reel has a brass tag with the serial #87542.  It is 8 3/4” tall and uses 1/2 “ wide tape.

 

171   Ledger Marker                                                                  80

This painted tin advertising ledger marker depicts a woman warrior figure with long spear in one hand and shield in the other.  She is standing on a snake.  The marker reads GUARDIAN ASSURANCE CO OF LONDON ESTABLISHED 1821.  The manufacturers name WELLS & HOPE CO. PHILA is printed across the bottom.  Wells & Hope were in business from 1875 to 1891 making this marker at least 118 years old.  98% of the original paint remains with age appropriate crazing.  Ledger markers are large book marks which were also used as straight edges and paper cutters. Guardian sold fire insurance.

 


 

172   Torch                                                                                50

This 56 “ long torch has a 4 “ diameter by 5 “ tall reservoir that is mounted in a hanging loop allowing it to swing.  It has a plain round wooden handle.

 

173   New Bedford Lot                                                              90

Lot includes a badge reading NEW BEDFORD VET FIREMEN #59 with firefighting scramble in the middle.  The badge is hallmarked C.G.Braxmar co. 10-12 Maiden Lane N.Y.  The pin is intact.  Also in the lot is a red ribbon.  At the top there is a depiction of a fireman wearing a high front helmet.  He is encircled with red, white and blue ribbon.  The outside ring of ribbon has some damage but it does not detract from the overall look of the ribbon.  The middle has silver letters that read NEW BEDFORD V.F.A, N.E. FIELD DAY SEPT 1, 1897, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.  It also has a depiction of a side stroke hand engine.  Across the bottom it has a row of old gold colored tassels.

 

174   Cap & front lot                                                                   25

♦ Three 6 “ helmet fronts plus Blue Dress Cap.  Fronts say ENGINE 1 FFD, Lieut ENGINE 3 FFD and Lieut ENGINE 3 FFD.  Cap has badges that says Minisink 1 Unionville.

 

175   Extinguisher Lot                                                                45

A one quart brass LaFrance hand fire extinguisher.  A hard to find one gallon American LaFrance fire extinguisher refill can.  The graphics on both sides of the car are good to very good.  The can is empty.  A tin tube dry chemical extinguisher made in Haverhill MA and patented Oct 16 1906.  It is red with black letters and the graphics are poor.

 

176   Helmet                                                                              120

This leather Cairns High Eagle Helmet is painted red.  It does not have a liner, front or hanging ring but does have hole for a hanging ring.  The front brim wire is exposed.  The back brim has a Bronx bend.

 

177   Extinguisher                                                                      70

This brown bottle Carbona Fire Extinguishes has a paper label with a depiction of a fire fighter along with directions and claims.  The label is 95% intact.  This bottle has 12 sides, is 11” tall and is 2 1/4” in diameter.  It is empty and is embossed Carbona on the bottom.

 

178   Fronts                                                                               120

This lot includes 4 Cairns fronts.  A white front LIEUTENANT 3 P.F.V.F.D., a blue front ABLE CO 5 E.R.F.D., a white front LIEUT N.H.F.D., and a black front INSTRUCTOR 9792 JOHNSON.

 

179   Bank                                                                                 90

This 13 1/2 “ tall cast iron bank depicts an 18th century firefighter standing next to a wooden fire hydrant.  He is wearing a red bib front shirt, blue pants, black boots and a blue helmet with a large white front.  It is cast in two vertical pieces that are screwed together.  The joint is very tight suggestive it is old, but it looks new.

 

180   Take Up Reel                                                                     20

This B&B Engineering Corporation of Norwood, Louisiana take-up reel has 2 tags.  The front tag bears the company logo.  The back tag reads SER BX, TYP. FA-88-101E, V110, A.1.  It is 8 1/2” tall, uses 1 “ tape and has an on/off switch.

 

181   Extinguisher                                                                      75

This unusual 2 gallon pump type Pyrene fire extinguisher has patent dates of Jan 16, 1923 and Dec 8, 1925.  It has a copper body with an 8 “ diameter brass base.  The base has 3 circular mounting brackets that protrude beyond the 8 “ diameter.  It is 214” tall and has a 5/8 “ diameter spyglass above the label.  It is complete and in good condition with the exception of the original hose which shows its age.

 


 

182   Toy                                                                                   50

This reproduction cast iron ladder wagon is 31” long and is being pulled by 1 white and 2 black horses.  A front driver, rear driver and 4 ladders are included.  The steering wheel tips forward so that the rear driver can be seated.  The bell on the underside of the wagon makes connecting it to the horses tricky.  It is signed but difficult to read tho the letters U.S.A. do stand out.

 

183   Helmet                                                                              75

This black fiber Cairns helmet has a black front with 2 red cut-outs.  Neither cut-out has anything written in it.  There is a 2 1/4 “ tall number 1 sewn in the middle between the cut-outs.  It has a liner, ear flaps and hanging ring.

 

184   Alarm Box                                                                         50

This 1951 style Gamewell alarm box is a master box with local energy.  The door has tag #19 with a matching code wheel.  There is a wiring diagram taped to the back side of the inside door.  It appears to be in good working order.

 

185   Ribbons                                                                            75

♦ Tray including 2 different elaborate ribbons from Peabody VFA League muster Sept 13 1894.  1889 Annual Ball ribbon Peabody.  Fancy Bridgeport CT ribbon with horse shoe.  Holyoke MA 1901 and more.

 

186   Alarm Box                                                                         90

♦ Cast iron Gamewell alarm box #6132 has full glass quick action door.  Box is empty.

 

187   Horn                                                                                 30

Made by Federal Electric Co of Chicago, this resonating horn has the following information on the manufacturing tag: 115 volts, 60 cycles, l75 amps, type 55 and Ser. No. D-50.  It is 23 1/2” long including the mounting bracket.  It is painted red and it is in good working order.

 

188   Spotlight                                                                           95

This 12 “ diameter nickel plated Vesta spotlight is fastened inside a yoke that allows it to move right, left, up or down when mounted on a truck.  It has a 2 “ long manufacturers tag that reads VESTA MADE IN CHICAGO, U.S.A.  The back has a handle to manually move the spotlight and the back also has a soldered repair.  It includes a wood base which allows it to be displayed in an upright position.  This brand and type of spotlight was used on Ahrens-Fox and American La France trucks in the 1920s.

 

189   Photo                                                                               95

Framed photo of Boston Fire Boat Engine 47 working at a fire circa 1920.  Measures 15 1/2” tall by 18 1/2” wide.  Photo by A.L. Belcher of Boston Globe.

 

190   Lamp                                                                                70

Made in the shape of an old gas streetlamp, this cast iron desk top lamp has a fire alarm box on it with the tag #2121.  It has a small red shade on top, is 16 1/2” tall and is in working order.

 

191   Helmet                                                                              25

This Cairns black fiber Model 900 Helmet has a black front with ENGINE written in the top cut-out W.F.D. written in the bottom cut-out and a 2 1/4 “ tall white sewn-on #1 in the middle.  It has 3 yellow reflectors, liner, ear flaps and a hanging ring.  W.F.D. stands for Waterville, ME Fire Dept.

 

192   Puzzle                                                                              10

Titled FIREHOUSE MEMORIES this 18 “ by 24 “ puzzle has over 600 interlocking pieces.  It is a collage of different depictions of fire fighting equipment including pumpers, steam engines, ladder trucks, helmets, lanterns and more.  The center and largest depiction is of an Ahrens-Fox pumper.  Made in the U.S.A. by Nordevco of Plainfield, NJ.  It is in the original unopened box with it's clear polyethylene wrapper.

 


 

193   Playpipe                                                                            30

This 30 “ long Underwriters pipe is signed BOSTON WOVEN HOSE & RUBBER CO.  It is dated 6-26, has an 1 1/8 “ orifice and is in good condition with the exception of a couple of very small dents.

 

194   Paper Lot                                                                         35

Lot includes a March 24 1888 Harpers Weekly with front page illustration of several firemen and a team of horses all pulling a steam engine during a New York blizzard.  A Feb 16 1884 Scientific American with a front page illustration of the Ferryboat Garden City ablaze with 2 New York fire boats extinguishing the fire.  A print of a 1914 Seagrave pumper by Dave Herbert.  2 hand engine prints by Virginia White, the Washington #1 of Wickford RI and the Volunteer of East Greenwich RI.

 

195   Register                                                                            45

This Gamewell Nonpareil 6-circuit register has a 1 “ tall by 2 1/4 “ wide brass manufacturers tag with the number 52958 on it.  A 6 “ diameter reel that takes 2 “ wide paper comes with it but the brass arm that connected the reel to the register is missing.

 

196   Model                                                                               25

This 1:32 scale replica of a 1926 Mack AC Rotary Pumper from the Danbury Mint comes with the original box, paperwork and wooden stand.  It is being sold with a die cast HO scale Aerial Tower and a 1920 Rolls Royce Matchbox Fire Truck.  Both come with their original boxes.

 

197   Nozzle Lot                                                                        55

Lot includes; a 16 1/4” long 2-pc chemical nozzle with shut-off, a FOGNOZL brand aluminum 8 1/2 “ long twist fog nozzle with a straight stream tip and a fog tip, an aluminum fog nozzle signed FOG NOZZLE INT'L INC which has a 1 1/2 “ intake and is 10” long.  And a 1-pc plated brass straight nozzle that is 11” long and has a 5/8 “ orifice.

 

198   Reference Books                                                               pass

2 copies each of the following James Piatti books; Firehouse Collectibles 1979, Firehouse Collectibles Pricing Guide 1988 2nd edition and Fire Memoriabilia Identification & Price Guide 1994.

 

199   Helmet                                                                              35

This Cairns black plastic model 900P Helmet has a black front with ENGINE written in the top cut-out, W.F.D. written in the bottom cut-out and a 2 1/4 “ tall white sewn-on #1 in the middle.  It has a liner, ear flaps and hanging ring.  W.F.D. stands for Waterville, ME Fire Department.

 

200   Video Cassettes                                                                 80

This lot of 10 cassettes includes THE FIRE BRIGADE 1926, the Three Stooges in FALSE ALARMS 1936, SHE LOVED A FIREMAN 1937, THE LAST ALARM 1940, FIREMAN SAVE MY CHILD 1954, THE NEW YORK CITY FIRE MUSEUM TRIAL BY FIRE, THOSE MAGNIFICENT OLD STEAM FIRE ENGINES, OLD TIME FIRE CLASSICS, Greco Tech Inc Fire Video #4 and FIRE ALARM in a case signed FLAMES.

 

201   Extinguisher                                                                      20

The label on this 2 1/2 gallon extinguisher is green with gold colored lettering that reads BADGERS NAUTILUS WATER-FILLED FIRE EXTINGUISHER.  Beside the operating and charging intructions, it also has two depictions of a mermaid riding a sea horse.  This extinguisher is very clean and in very good condition.

 

202   Magazine Lot                                                                    40

Three bound folders of Fire Engineering 1960s over 125 issues mostly 1965 thru 68

 

203   Insurance Lot                                                                    30

Includes Letter opener from L.B. Leigh and Company General Agents Little Rock Arkansas Fire & Tornado Insurance 1884-1914, Bookends from New London County Mutual Insurance Company of Norwich CT dated 1840-1940, desk pencil rest from Phoenix Assurance 150th Anniversary London

 

204   Mfg Plates                                                                        20

Two brass manufacturers plates.  One is from an American-LaFrance fire engine with registration number 4514. The lower right-hand corner is worn away.  The other plate is a Seagrave Columbus, OH registration number 32487.  This stamped letters on the plate are worn, but the metal is in solid condition.

 

205   Magazine Lot                                                                     65

Firemen 1947, 48, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 63, 66, 67 total over 125 issues.

 

206   Paperweights                                                                   100

Two glass top paperwights, one depicting the Hook & Ladder No. 3 Pawtucket, RI building and the second from the 1893 World's Fair depicting the Fire at the Cold Storage Building.

 

207   Trading Cards                                                                   10

♦ 19 assorted 1950s fireman's trading cards.

 

208   Paper Lot                                                                         pass

All Boston Paper lot includes: 1972 apparatus roster, Inside the Lines magazines by Boston Sparks Association along with huge collection of meeting minutes, apparatus reports, canteen reports, alarm activity reports, Dance poster, Call Letter listing, etc.  Come and see it all!

 

209   Insurance Lot                                                                    80

Lot includes brass Desk Calendar from Phoenix Assurance Co London 150th Anniversary.  Also a glass top paperweight from Reliable Fire Insurance.  The third item is a Fahrenheit thermometer from the S.F. Hayward & Co.  It states they have "Anything & Everything for Fire Protection" so they may have made equipment or sold insurance.

 

210   Paper Lot                                                                          10

Lot includes 2 Book Match Albums shaped like a book match with H. Bell's Fire Protection Co on the cover.  They 16 1/4” tall by 11” wide and not filled with matchbooks.  Also are 2 advertising pieces, Texaco & Pabst Blue Ribbon Ale.  Two Gamewell catalogues, one pre-Bliss age and the other 1960s.

 

211   Mixed Lot                                                                          10

Lot includes cast brass Everett Fire Commissioner car plaque which measures 3 x 8, shield-shaped brass plaque which reads THE 100 CLUB OF CONNECTICUT INC, glass tip tray from 1973 Association of Fire Chiefs New England District, Held in Manchester NH with depiction of Amoskeag Steam Engine.  Also included Texas Belt Buckle that says AMERICAS HEROES FIRE DEPARTMENT with depiction of steam engine on front.  Back says Tiffany New York & Rare Stones and THIS PLATE IS AWARDED FOR COURAGEOUS ACTION.

 

212   Magazine Lot                                                                     30

Fire Engineering 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 with a total of 53 issues.

 

213   Toys                                                                                        40

♦ Lot of 21 assorted toy fire engines, Chief cars and ambulances including Hubley, Midgetoy, Tootsie and others.

 

214   Book Lot                                                                           100

♦ 21 books including Boston Globe hard cover THE GREAT BOSTON FIRE 1872, FIRE The story of the fire engine, Firehouse History 1775-1975, Fire Apparatus of Philadelphia Vols 1, 2, 3.  And more.

 

215   Bell                                                                                   20

6 “ brass alarm bell with external tapper and Number 2 on back frame. Not known as to working order.

 


 

216   Magazine Lot                                                                     10

35 magazines in this lot include; 1 W N Y F 1990, 10 Firemanics 1987/88/89, 4 Fire Engineering 1950s, 5 Firehouse including Charter Issue, 2 The Fire Truck 1991, 1 Fire Journal 1966, 1 Prevention 96, 12 Firemen 1867/66/63/61/58.

 

217   Mixed Lot                                                                          20

This lot includes a pocket mirror with a nice depiction of the Schuylkill Fire Co No. 12 of Reading, PA building.  Mirror itself degraded.  Also includes is a small loving cup trophy to E.B.Hunter A FRIEND IN NEED AT THE FIRE Nov 19, 1909.  Lastly lot includes a Letter Clip from the Eureka Fire Hose company, United States Rubber Co, Mechanical Goods Division, New York.

 

218   Paper Lot                                                                         35

Lot includes a letter to Engine No 13 regarding their losses at the Goldburg & Gardner Wharves in Boston prior to 1889, THE FIREMEN'S MUSTER 1921 sheet music by Horace Boughton, a 1892 Keene NH print, a 1963 Mack Fire Apparatus Advertisement, UP THE LADDER book by Donald Holbrook 1957, Vol 23 No 4 U of Maryland Fire Service Bulliten, Fire Ball Christmas Tree Extinguisher box, National Fire Protection Asso Report of the Asotira Oregon Dec 8 1922 Conflagration, 5 Running Cards - 3 Manhattan/1 Bronx/1 Brooklyn, two 1961 issues of THE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER, 1928 June & July issues of FIRE, Toronto F.D. Centennial History pamphlet, a matted copy of A FIREMAN'S PRAYER and more.

 

219   Patches                                                                            10

18 different patches including; Manchester, Merrimack, Milford, Engine Co. 1 Milford and Chesterfield NH.  Mesa AZ, Sedona AZ, Indianapolis IN, Indianapolis Ind Fire Rescue, New haven Adams Twp Fire Rescue, Portland ME, State of Maine Arson Investigators, Melbourne FL, New South Wales Fire Brigades, Connecticut Fire Academy, Winnipeg F.D., Beachwood F.D and Charlotteworn F.D.

 

220   Paper Lot                                                                          25

Mixed paper lot including 2 rolled calendars 1950 & 1957, Disaster Protection Handbook for School Administrators, School Shelter, Education for National Survival, Kohler Electric Plants Catalogue, Mass Civil Defense Agency, 1994 Complete Year Volunteer Fireman Magazine, Fire Truck service bulletins in folder, Enjine! Enjine! magazines 22 issues, Gloucester Crossing Fire Co Calendar, misc Maxim ads, 1991 & 1992 Advertising Calendars with old fire engine prints.

 

221   Magazine Lot                                                                     55

Fire Apparatus Journals - 32 issues from 1988 to 1991.

 

222   Posters                                                                            55

3 posters including (2) Post Magazine cover reprints and 93rd Annual Conference International Association of Fire Chiefs welcome poster.

 

223   Sign                                                                                  55

Metal sign for The Hartford Fire Insurance Co Hartford Conn in 21 “ by 21 “ frame.  Depiction of the classic Hartford deer in centre.

 

224   Mixed Lot                                                                          10

Lot includes an American LaFrance manufacturers tag from a 1000 gallon pumper with patent dates 1914-1915 Serial Number 5128, and a brass tag for an Excelsior Alarm Box #431 which measures 1 7/8 “ by 4 1/4 “.

 

225   Mack Lot                                                                           45

Lot includes 1960 Model B-61 Mack Tractor & Trailer with F.D.N.Y. on cab & horse drawn fire company on trailer.  Also 12 reproduction prints of Mack Trucks including 1 fire truck.

 

226   Toy Lot                                                                             25

Lot includes 5 boxed fire trucks.  3 Corgi & 2 Hess.

 


 

227   Prints                                                                                20

Three framed items, the first being an advertisment from The Carriage Monthly Daily 1907 showing Rech-Marbaker Co F.D.N.Y Hose wagon as the centre depictions.  The second item is a print of a HENWOOD #8 Engine Lantern.  The third item is a copy of an advertising print from the AMOSKEAG MFG Co.

 

228   Prints                                                                                55

Two framed items, one colored print of the Casco #5 Steam Engine of Portland ME and one black & white photo of Strang Hosewagon #3 standing in front of a building advertising C.H. Burns Carraige & Sleighs Manufacturer.  Horse Shoeing & General Repairs. .

 

229   Toy Lot                                                                             10

Lot includes 2 snorkel Tonka fire trucks. 1 has original doo../r emblems, ladders missing.

 

230   Magazine Lot                                                                    20

Fire Engineering Magazine Lot includes 5 issues from 1942 Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

 

231   Magazine Lot                                                                     40

Fire Engineering Magazine Lot includes 5 issues from 1940 May Aug Sept Oct Nov

 

232   Magazine Lot                                                                     40

Fire Engineering Magazine Lot includes 5 issues from 1935 Jan Feb March April May

 

233   Magazine Lot                                                                     40

Fire Engineering Magazine Lot includes 5 issues form 1932 Jan Feb March April May

 

234   Magazine Lot                                                                     40

Fire Engineering Magazine Lot includes 5 issues from 1931 Apr May June July August

 

235   Magazine Lot                                                                     50

Fire Engineering Magazine Lot includes 5 issues from 1930 Jan Feb June Aug Sept

 

236   Magazine Lot                                                                     30

Fire Protection Magazine Lot 3 issues from 1928 June Nov Dec.  4 issues from 1929 Jan Feb March April

 

237   Lamp                                                                                35

Pyrene soda acid plated Fire Extinguisher converted into floor lamp.  Nicely detailed with 6-footed metal base and sprinkler head finial.  Overall height is 55” tall.  Lamp is in working order with no lampshade.