AUCTION  /  Showtime Auctions Fall, 2012 'Live' Auction

Showtime Auctions Fall, 2012 'Live' Auction

Auction Currency:USD Auction Location:Wahstenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor/Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48183, United States

Auction Details

Showtime Auction Services presents it's Fall, 2012 Live Auction. We will feature the Robert and Harriet Potter Lifetime Collection as well as part 2 of the Ed and Christy Ramsey Pedal Car and Toy Collection. There will also be over 200 Cigar and Tobacco Tins from the best collection ever offered at auction. Approx. 2000 lots of items in various categories such as Fire Fighting Memorabilia, Country Store, Advertising, Barber Shop, Salesman Samples, Cash Registers, Tobacciana, Toys, Original Pedal Cars, Match Safes, Saloon, Gambling, Slot Machines, Back Bars, Illustrative Pulp Art, Coin-Op, Western Collectibles, Farm Implement, Signs, Tins, Trays, Cigar Tins, Cigar Lighters, Cigar Tip Cutters, Tobacco Tins, Home and Occupational Furnishings, Store Displays, Showcases, Etc. Preview for this auction will be Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and Friday the 5th from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The live audience only will be on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a cocktail party at the Michigan Firehouse Museum in Ypsilanti. Preview for Saturday and Sunday the 6th and 7th will be from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. with the auction starting at 9:00 a.m. Internet, phone, absentee and live audience will be accepted on Saturday and Sunday.
Lot of Nine Firemen's Pins and Ribbons1815Lot of Nine Firemen's Pins and Ribbons
Lot of Nine Firemen's Pins and Ribbons. Harrisonberg, VA delegate 1905, Columbia, PA 1911, Green Island, NY 1905, Easton, PA Member 1797, Lestershire
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Lot of Ten Firemen's Badges and Ribbons1816Lot of Ten Firemen's Badges and Ribbons
Lot of Ten Firemen's Badges and Ribbons. Including Syracuse 1919, Schenectady 1914, Member 1910, Bradford PA 1889, Norwich NY 1926, North Tarrytown N
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Lot of Seven Firemen's Badges1817Lot of Seven Firemen's Badges
Lot of Seven Firemen's Badges including Franklin Fire Co. 1867, Ocean Engine Co., Eagle with Helmet, Altoona Delegate 1910, Eagle with Fire Helmet Scr
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Lot of Seven Delegate and Member Badges1818Lot of Seven Delegate and Member Badges
Lot of Seven Fireman Delegate and Member Badges. Including Erie 1904, Harrisburg 1914, Reading PA, 1923, Shamokim 1908, Susquehanna Fire Co., Oil City
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Lot of Nine NESVFL Fire Muster Ribbons & Pins1819Lot of Nine NESVFL Fire Muster Ribbons & Pins
Lot of Nine NESVFL Fire Muster Ribbons & Celluloid Pins. Greenwich, NY, Lowell, New Bedford, Lawrence, Brockton, Campello, S. Boston, S. Hadley, Mass.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Lot of Six Firemen's Ribbons1820Lot of Six Firemen's Ribbons
Lot of Six Fire Ribbons including Columbia Fire Co. 1888, Danforth No. 1 Hose, Johnstown, NY 1898, Watertown delegate 1890, Syracuse Member 1906, East
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Lot of Eight Fire Celluloid Buttons with Ribbons1821Lot of Eight Fire Celluloid Buttons with Ribbons
Lot of 8 Fire Celluloid Fire Buttons with Ribbons , including guest of famed fire Co. No. 6, Lincoln H. & L. Co. 1904, Harrisburg, PA Aide 1914, Altoo
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Lot of Nine Fireman's Badges1822Lot of Nine Fireman's Badges
Lot of Nine Fireman's Badges. Including Wm. Grainger Watertown, NY, George Rider, Norwich, NY, Fireman's Parade, Port Chester, NY, Geo. Nein. No. 5 Re
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Lot of Ten Fireman's Badges1823Lot of Ten Fireman's Badges
Lot of Ten Fireman's Badges. Including W.K. Pierce, Onondaga Hill, Delaware, Engineer 536, Ex Chief, Eastwood, NY, Second Asst. Chief, Cicero NY, S.F.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Lot of Nine Fireman's Shields1824Lot of Nine Fireman's Shields
Lot of Nine Fireman's Shields, including 210, 66, 216, Norton, VA, Oneonta, Cicero, Oswego, and International Har. All in very good condition.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Lot of Ten Fireman's Shields1825Lot of Ten Fireman's Shields
Lot of 10 Fireman's Shields, including Endicott, Elizabeth, NJ, Cicero, NY, Omaha, NE, Mechanics H & L, Hedberg Fire Dept., Baldwin, Minetto and Susqu
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Diamond REO Truck Plant Badges and Pin1826Diamond REO Truck Plant Badges and Pin
A collection of Badges and pin from the Diamond REO Truck Plant in Lansing, MI included is a plant protection badge, small red employee cloisonn...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Two Cast Iron Fire Marks1827Two Cast Iron Fire Marks
Two Cast Iron Fire Marks. Life Insurance Co. and Embossed early style hand tub. 11 1/2 X 11 1/2 and 11 5/8 X 7 7/8 inches.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Two Insurance Fire Marks1828Two Insurance Fire Marks
Two Insurance Fire Marks. Lead clasped hands on wood shield, wood repaired on back. Tree of Life on wood shield dated 1930. 10 X 14 3/4 and 12 X 15 3/
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Two Insurance Fire Marks1829Two Insurance Fire Marks
Two Insurance Fire Marks. Fireman's Assn. with wood hydrant and Colonial Figure Insured. Cast iron. 7 1/8 X 11 1/2 and 8 3/8 X 8 3/8 inches.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Lot of Seven Fire Truck Plaques1830Lot of Seven Fire Truck Plaques
Lot of Seven Fire Truck Plaques. Including Seagrave, Ward LaFrance, Mack, American- LaFrance, combination ladder Co. and F.D.N.Y. Brass emblem.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Lot of 6 Enameled Fire Engine Shields1831Lot of 6 Enameled Fire Engine Shields
Lot of 6 Enameled Shields including American-LaFrance, Seagrave, Ahrens-Fox, Buffalo Fire Appliance, Piersch and GMC Truck.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Two Embossed Tin English Fire Marks1832Two Embossed Tin English Fire Marks
Two Embossed Tin English Fire Marks. Norwich and Birmingham w/hand tub. 6 X 8 and 11 1/8 X 10 1/8 inches.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Two Lead Fire Marks1833Two Lead Fire Marks
Two Lead Fire Marks. Crown 0971 Motif and Crown Building Motif. 4 7/8 X 7 and 4 1/8 X 8 3/4 inches.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Two Cast Iron Fire Marks1834Two Cast Iron Fire Marks
Two Fire Marks. 1752 Clasped Hands on wood shield, board cracked and repaired in back. Cast iron U F with Steamer. 10 X 14 7/8 and 11 2/ X 8 7/8 inche
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Lot of Nine Fire Badges Malaysian Cross1835Lot of Nine Fire Badges Malaysian Cross
Lot of Nine Fire Badges Malaysian Cross. Syracuse 325, (2)Utica 34, Troy 5, Clayville, Scranton, Passaic City 5, VCEH Co. WHF Co., RFD Hose Co. Variou
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
One Fire Mark and One Safe Plaque1836One Fire Mark and One Safe Plaque
Lead Fire Mark for Essex Insurance Society and a Brass, Milner's Patent Fire-Resisting Strong Hold Fast Safe Plaque. 6 3/8 X 8 and 10 3/8 X 9 1/4 inch
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Two Embossed Tin English Fire Marks1837Two Embossed Tin English Fire Marks
Two Embossed Tin English Fire Marks. Imperial and County. 8 1/4 X 8 and 6 1/2 X 8 1/2 inches tall.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Cast Iron Clasp Hands Fire Mark1838Cast Iron Clasp Hands Fire Mark
Cast Iron Fire Mark. Clasped Hands. 9 1/4 X 4 3/4 inches.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 250.00
Cast Iron Clasp Hands Fire Mark1839Cast Iron Clasp Hands Fire Mark
Cast Iron Clasp Hands Fire Mark. "Germantown Mutual Fire 1843". 11 1/8 X 8 inches tall.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Gamewell Fire Alarm Register1840Gamewell Fire Alarm Register
Gamewell Fire Alarm Register. Take up reel and muffin bell. 1/2 " size tape. Early hole punch style. Makers plaque on side, Pat. 1902. Brass an...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Hose Cart Name Plaque for Eagle Hose "1"1841Hose Cart Name Plaque for Eagle Hose "1"
Nickel over Brass Hose Cart Name Plaque for Eagle Hose "1". Very good condition with embossing on both sides. 17 1/8 X 9 inches.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 75.00 - 150.00
Two Fire Alarm Boxes1842Two Fire Alarm Boxes
Two Fire Alarm Boxes. Ford Motor # 542 Aluminum box, no contents. FDNY # 5448 Alarm Box with contents. Tallest box measures 17 inches tall.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Police Telegraph Alarm Box1843Police Telegraph Alarm Box
Police Telegraph Alarm Box. Two sided. Green side NY # 29, aluminum with contents. Red side Utica, NY # 221 no contents with key. 15 inches tall.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Very Rare & Early Hand Forged Iron Fireman's Hook1844Very Rare & Early Hand Forged Iron Fireman's Hook
Very Rare and Early Hand Forged Iron Fireman's Hook. This is the "Hook" of the Hook and Ladder to pull down walls. 10 1/2 inches with ring.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Large Pair of Leather Fireman's Boots1845Large Pair of Leather Fireman's Boots
Large Pair of Leather Fireman's Boots. Classic style. Excellent original condition. 21 inches tall, size 11.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 250.00
Collection of Six Misc. Iron and Brass Fire Hardware1846Collection of Six Misc. Iron and Brass Fire Hardware
Collection of Six Misc. Iron and Brass Fire Hardware including lantern bracket, spanner wrenches, etc. Various sizes and conditions.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 75.00 - 150.00
Collection of three Fire Spanner Wrenches1847Collection of three Fire Spanner Wrenches
Collection of three Fire Spanner Wrenches. One unmarked, one by Corey and one by Co-Bar with newer leather holster and belt.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Two Chrome Plated Fire Spanner Wrenches1848Two Chrome Plated Fire Spanner Wrenches
Two Chrome Plated Fire Spanner Wrenches. No makers. Some minor flaking otherwise very good condition.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 75.00
Jim Beam Decanter in the shape of a Fire Lantern1849Jim Beam Decanter in the shape of a Fire Lantern
Rare Jim Beam Decanter in the shape of a Fire Lantern.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 400.00
Elkhart Rotating Cellar Brass Fire Nozzle1850Elkhart Rotating Cellar Brass Fire Nozzle
Elkhart Rotating Cellar Brass Fire Nozzle. Makers name stamped on base. Recently polished and in excellent working condition. 7 inches tall.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Very Rare and Unusual Brass Fire Nozzle1851Very Rare and Unusual Brass Fire Nozzle
Very Rare and Unusual Brass Fire Nozzle. Nozzle is operated by lifting handle and valve can be rotated to adjust to three various nozzle sizes on insi
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Rare Patterned Clear Glass Fire Lantern Globe1852Rare Patterned Clear Glass Fire Lantern Globe
Rare Popcorn/Checker Pattern Clear Glass Fire Lantern Globe. No chips or cracks.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 75.00
Wyoming Volunteer Fireman's Assoc. Yardstick1853Wyoming Volunteer Fireman's Assoc. Yardstick
Square wood yardstick for Wyoming County Volunteer Fireman's Assoc. Silver Springs, NY July 9/10, 1947.
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimates : 25.00 - 50.00
Pewter Fire Helmet Napkin Ring1854Pewter Fire Helmet Napkin Ring
Pewter Fire Helmet Napkin Ring. Embossed with crossed nozzle, trumpet and ladder. 2 1/2 X 2 1/4 X 2 1/4 inches.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 300.00
Sterling Hand Crank Fire Siren1855Sterling Hand Crank Fire Siren
Sterling Hand Crank Fire Siren with mounting bracket. Inter-State Machine Products Co. Rochester, NY Maker. Minor dents to cowling otherwise very good
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Pressure Master Hydraulic Fire Hose Controller1856Pressure Master Hydraulic Fire Hose Controller
Pressure Master Hydraulic Fire Hose Controller. Original paper makers tag. Nickel over steel and brass. 13 1/2 inches tall.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Very Rare Gamewell Fire Street Lamp1857Very Rare Gamewell Fire Street Lamp
Very Rare Gamewell Fire Street Lamp. Aluminum case with ruby glass lense. Gamewell insignia on bottom. Some minor chips in glass otherwise very good c
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Three Fire Apparatus Lantern Brackets1858Three Fire Apparatus Lantern Brackets
Three Fire Apparatus Lantern Brackets with spring base clamps.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Two Fire Apparatus Lantern Brackets1859Two Fire Apparatus Lantern Brackets
Two Fire Apparatus Lantern Brackets.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Matched Set of 2 Apparatus Brass Lantern Brackets1860Matched Set of 2 Apparatus Brass Lantern Brackets
Matched Set of Two Apparatus Brass Lantern Brackets with spring base clamps.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Two Apparatus Brass and Copper Lantern Brackets1861Two Apparatus Brass and Copper Lantern Brackets
Matched Set of Two Apparatus Brass/Copper Lantern Brackets with spring base clamps.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Fire Apparatus Fire Lantern Bracket1862Fire Apparatus Fire Lantern Bracket
Fire Apparatus Fire Lantern Bracket, painted red.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 75.00
What's it?? Iron construction1863What's it?? Iron construction
What's it?? Iron construction. 30 to 60 inches adjustable length.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 75.00
Gamewell Alarm Register Take-Up Reel1864Gamewell Alarm Register Take-Up Reel
Gamewell Alarm Register Take-Up Reel. Brass with winding mechanism. 1 inch paper roll, 7 1/2 inches tall.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00