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.
German Hand Carved "Gentleman" Whistler1661German Hand Carved "Gentleman" Whistler
German Hand Carved "Gentleman" Whistler. Key wind mechanism. Excellent original condition. 15 inches tall.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 350.00 - 750.00
The Darktown Fire Brigade All On Their Mettle Print1662The Darktown Fire Brigade All On Their Mettle Print
The Darktown Fire Brigade- All On Their Mettle. Currier & Ives Series No. 11 Print. Joseph Koehler, Publisher, NY, USA. Excellent condition. 17 X 13
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
The Darktown Fire Brigade Taking a Rest Print1663The Darktown Fire Brigade Taking a Rest Print
The Darktown Fire Brigade Taking a Rest. Currier & Ives Series No. 14 Print. Joseph Koehler, Publisher, NY, USA. Excellent condition. 17 X 13 1/2 inch
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Prevent Forest Fires Embossed Tin Sign1664Prevent Forest Fires Embossed Tin Sign
Prevent Forest Fires Embossed Tin Sign. Maine Forest Service. Good condition. 9 3/4 X 14 inches.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Report Forest Fire Two Sided Porcelain Flange Sign1665Report Forest Fire Two Sided Porcelain Flange Sign
Report Forest Fire Two Sided Porcelain Flange Sign. Some minor edge wear otherwise excellent condition. 12 X 20 inches.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Extremely Rare Cast Iron Fish Counter Weight1666Extremely Rare Cast Iron Fish Counter Weight
Extremely Rare Cast Iron Fish Counter Weight. This piece is mid 1800's and has been described as a weathervane by other auction houses, however we fee
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Hummer, Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight1667Hummer, Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight
Hummer, Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight. Most of original paint intact. Very good condition. 16 1/2 X 17 1/4 X 4 1/2 inches.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Boss Bull Cast Iron Windmill Weight1668Boss Bull Cast Iron Windmill Weight
Boss Bull Cast Iron Windmill Weight. Not a reproduction. Excellent condition. 14 1/2 X 13 X 4 inches.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Cast Iron Horse Windmill Weight1669Cast Iron Horse Windmill Weight
Cast Iron Horse Windmill Weight. Bob-tail horse were used on the Dempster Vaneless windmills. The horse is mounted to a cast-iron weight box cover. Th
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Fairbury Nebr. Cast Iron Bull Windmill Weight1670Fairbury Nebr. Cast Iron Bull Windmill Weight
Fairbury Nebr. Cast Iron Bull Windmill Weight. Not a reproduction. Most original paint intact. 24 1/2 X 18 X 1 1/2 inches.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Silsby Mfg. Co. Fire Engine Plaque No. 8671671Silsby Mfg. Co. Fire Engine Plaque No. 867
Silsby Mfg. Co. Fire Engine Plaque. No. 867 Seneca Falls, NY. Scratches and wear to enamel, otherwise good condition. 9 X 5 1/2 inches.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Rare Harrington & Richardson Fire Dept. Line Gun1673Rare Harrington & Richardson Fire Dept. Line Gun
Very Rare Harrington & Richardson Fire Department Line Gun in wood shop made box. This gun was used to shoot rope line for rescue work and hauling equ
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Gamewell Fire Alarm Clock, Ca. 18701674Gamewell Fire Alarm Clock, Ca. 1870
Gamewell Fire Alarm Clock, Ca. 1870. This clock was utilized in the alarm stations for recording fire alarms. Cherry wood cabinet. Electrical device o
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Viking Style Cast Iron Fire Axe Head1675Viking Style Cast Iron Fire Axe Head
Viking Style Cast Iron Fire Axe Head. Excellent condition. 11 3/4 inches long.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Viking Style Fire Parade Axe1676Viking Style Fire Parade Axe
Viking Style Fire Parade Axe. Repair to side of handle, midshaft otherwise very good condition. 35 1/2 inches tall, 13 1/2 from blade to pike.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Matched Pair of Viking Style Fire Parade Axes1677Matched Pair of Viking Style Fire Parade Axes
Matched Pair of Viking Style Fire Parade Axes. Painted #2 on one side of each axe. 33 inches tall, 11 1/2 inches from blade to pike. Some paint wear o
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 400.00
Indian Backpack Pump Fire Extinguisher1678Indian Backpack Pump Fire Extinguisher
Indian Backpack Pump Fire Extinguisher with hose, nozzle and back strap. Original litho label has excellent graphics with some lithe loss. 2 running
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Davy Automatic Safety Fire Escape, Syracuse, NY1679Davy Automatic Safety Fire Escape, Syracuse, NY
Davy Automatic Safety Fire Escape, Syracuse, NY. Some paint loss and wear to escape line otherwise good condition. 6 1/4 inch diameter.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Acme All Purpose Gas Mask1680Acme All Purpose Gas Mask
Acme All Purpose Gas Mask with original carrying case. Complete. Overall good condition with some rust on canister. 55 12 1/2 X 14 1/2 X 7 inches.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Fire Departure Gong Bell1681Fire Departure Gong Bell
Fire Departure Gong Bell. Excellent condition. 18 inch diameter.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 400.00
Cast Iron Fire Alarm Box1682Cast Iron Fire Alarm Box
Cast Iron Fire Alarm Box. Applied cast iron instructions on bottom. Complete overall very good condition. 17 X 23 X 6 1/2 inches.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 250.00
Utica Fire Alarm Tel. Co. Telephone1683Utica Fire Alarm Tel. Co. Telephone
Utica Fire Alarm Tel. Co. Telephone. Excellent original condition.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Foamite Chemical Fire Extinguisher on Wheels1684Foamite Chemical Fire Extinguisher on Wheels
Foamite Chemical Fire Extinguisher, small upright tank on wheels. All original rusty condition. 34 X 63 X 52 inches.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Deluge Chemical Cart1685Deluge Chemical Cart
Deluge Chemical Cart. The Prospect Mfg. Co. Prospect, OH. Originally purchased for Collemer Fire Dept. NY but their dept. never materialized. Kaizer B
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Gamewell Fire Alarm Register1686Gamewell Fire Alarm Register
Gamewell Fire Alarm Register without take up reel. Brass and beveled glass with makers label on side. Patent Oct 26, 1909. 2 inch paper roll, 16 1/2 i
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 75.00 - 150.00
Triumph Hand Tub Fire Pumper1687Triumph Hand Tub Fire Pumper
Triumph Hand Tub Fire Pumper. Embossed Seaver & Deming mfg. Salem, OH, on top of handle. 36 X 78 X 90 inches.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 350.00 - 750.00
Utica No. 4 Brass Fire Extinguisher1688Utica No. 4 Brass Fire Extinguisher
Utica No. 4 Brass Fire Extinguisher with hose and nozzle. Overall good condition.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Unusual Standard Chemical Fire Extinguisher1689Unusual Standard Chemical Fire Extinguisher
Unusual Standard Chemical Fire Extinguisher, Chicago. Painted steel canister. Some paint loss otherwise very good condition. 22 inches tall.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Early Nickel Plated Brass Fire Bell1690Early Nickel Plated Brass Fire Bell
Early Nickel Plated Brass Fire Bell. Would have been used on a hose reel, ladder, hand or mechanical cart/truck. Very good condition. 10 inches tall X
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Early Brass Fire Truck Bell1691Early Brass Fire Truck Bell
Early Brass Fire Truck Bell. Recently polished. Great sound and resonance. 11 1/2 inch diameter X 15 inches tall.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Fire Truck Bell with Brass Eagle Finial1692Fire Truck Bell with Brass Eagle Finial
Fire Truck Bell. Nickel plated with brass eagle finial and original mounting bracket Excellent Condition.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 350.00 - 750.00
Fire Truck Bell1693Fire Truck Bell
Fire Truck Bell. Nickel plated with brass eagle finial, mounted on large brass base. Very good original condition. 12 inch diameter X 22 inch tall inc
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 350.00 - 750.00
Holloway Copper Fire Extinguisher1694Holloway Copper Fire Extinguisher
Holloway Copper Fire Extinguisher, dated July 9, 1878. Overall very good condition.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Fire-Gun Double Cylinder Fire Extinguisher1695Fire-Gun Double Cylinder Fire Extinguisher
Fire-Gun Double Cylinder Fire Extinguisher with hose and nozzle. Very good condition. 22 1/2 inches tall.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
The Light From Mars Fire Engine/Truck Top Light1696The Light From Mars Fire Engine/Truck Top Light
The Light From Mars Fire Engine/Truck Top Light. Some pitting to chrome otherwise good condition. 6 1/2 inch diameter.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Babcock Copper Fire Extinguisher1697Babcock Copper Fire Extinguisher
Babcock Copper Fire Extinguisher with strap mounting brackets. A couple of dents otherwise good condition. 29 1/2 inches tall.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Underwriters Fire Extinguisher1698Underwriters Fire Extinguisher
Underwriters Fire Extinguisher with hose. All brass. Overall good condition.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Pirsch-Standard Fire Extinguisher1699Pirsch-Standard Fire Extinguisher
Pirsch-Standard Fire Extinguisher. Nickel over brass. Small dent on side and strap hanger missing otherwise good condition.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Maxim Fire Extinguisher1700Maxim Fire Extinguisher
Maxim Fire Extinguisher with back strap. Nickel over brass. Overall good condition.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Ad for Hayward Fire Grenades w/example1701Ad for Hayward Fire Grenades w/example
Harper's Magazine Advertisement for early Fire Grenades with the Fire Grenade pictured. The Hayward Hand Grenade Fire Extinguisher. Clear cornflower b
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Two Hazelton High Pressure Fire Keg1702Two Hazelton High Pressure Fire Keg
Two Hazelton High Pressure Fire Keg. Barrel shaped with hoops. Large metal ring fastened to neck for carrying. Amber glass, half gallon size. Each mea
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Cobalt Blue Glass Fire Grenade1703Cobalt Blue Glass Fire Grenade
Cobalt Blue Glass Fire Grenade with shoulders and diamond motif. Full with original seal. No chips or cracks. 7 1/4 inches tall.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Rare Anchor shaped Wire Handle with two Grenades1704Rare Anchor shaped Wire Handle with two Grenades
Rare Anchor shaped Wire Handle with two Cobalt Blue Grenades
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 250.00
Three Harkness Fire Grenade1705Three Harkness Fire Grenade
Three Harkness Fire Grenades in tiered wire rack. The Variant style has its original paper label. Cobalt blue glass, no chips or cracks. Each measures
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Ajax Chemical Fire Extinguisher1706Ajax Chemical Fire Extinguisher
Ajax Chemical Fire Extinguisher. Embossed glass bottle with ground glass lid and top. No chips or cracks. 12 1/2 inches tall.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Three S.F. Hayward's Hand Fire Grenades1707Three S.F. Hayward's Hand Fire Grenades
Three S.F. Hayward's Hand Fire Grenades in wire rack. Pat Aug 8, 1871. Embossed on three of four round panels. Cobalt blue. Two full with original sea
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Two Harden Star Fire Grenades1708Two Harden Star Fire Grenades
Two Harden Star Fire Grenades. Both aqua in color and full of liquid in wire rack. No chips or cracks. Each measures 6 1/2 inches tall.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Very Early Unembossed Fire Grenade1709Very Early Unembossed Fire Grenade
Unembossed Fire Grenade probably one of the oldest. Globular and vertical ribbing all around. Original seal, full without chips or cracks. 5 1/2 inche
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Harden's "Quilted" Fire Grenade1710Harden's "Quilted" Fire Grenade
Harden's "Quilted" Fire Grenade with original paper label. Some chips around original seal, full. 6 1/2 inches tall.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
UNIC Fire Grenade1711UNIC Fire Grenade
UNIC Fire Grenade, made in France 1869-1884. Amber glass. Chips around original seal, full. 6 inches tall.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00