Showtime Auctions Fall, 2012 'Live' Auction

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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.
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Three Haywards Fire Hand Grenades1712 - Three Haywards Fire Hand Grenades
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Three Hayward's Hand Grenades in wire rack. Green and clear are full, amber is empty. No chips or cracks, each measures 6 1/2 inches tall.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Central & Northwest Railway Fire Extinguisher1713 - Central & Northwest Railway Fire Extinguisher
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Central & Northwest Railway Glass Fire Extinguisher. Original chemical and stopper. 17 1/2 inches tall.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Automatic Fire Extinguisher by Beacon Device Inc.1715 - Automatic Fire Extinguisher by Beacon Device Inc.
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Automatic Fire Extinguisher by Beacon Device Inc. Wall hanging with decorative cover. Very good condition. 14 inches tall.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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No 5 "The Pyro" Tin Tube Fire Extinguisher1716 - No 5 "The Pyro" Tin Tube Fire Extinguisher
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No 5 "The Pyro" Tin Tube Fire Extinguisher. Minor dents and some paint loss otherwise good condition. 16 inches tall.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Whistle Cardboard Tube Fire Extinguisher1717 - Whistle Cardboard Tube Fire Extinguisher
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Whistle Cardboard Tube Fire Extinguisher. Hank's Fire Extinguisher-"Greatest Fire Killer Known to Science". Paper loss mostly to back ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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5 Small Tin Tube Fire Extinguishers1718 - 5 Small Tin Tube Fire Extinguishers
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Collection of 5 Small Tin Tube Fire Extinguishers including Fireen, Dirigo, FireZist, Phillix and Defender. Various sizes and conditions.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Shur Stop Kit For Fire1719 - Shur Stop Kit For Fire
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Shur Stop Kit For Fire by the International Fire Equipment Corp. Staten Island, NY. 6 glass fire extinguishers in metal carrying case. Some paint loss
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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9 Miscellaneous Chemical Fire Extinguishers1720 - 9 Miscellaneous Chemical Fire Extinguishers
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Collection of 9 Miscellaneous Chemical Fire Extinguishers including Fire Quench, Fire Killer, First Aide and Nu-Way. Various sizes and conditions.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Two Phoenix Dry Powder Tin Tube Fire Extinguisher1721 - Two Phoenix Dry Powder Tin Tube Fire Extinguisher
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Two Phoenix Dry Powder Tin Tube Fire Extinguisher. The Phoenix Fire Extinguisher Co. Norwich, Conn./NYC. Some age discoloration otherwise very good co
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Two Manville Tin Tube Fire Extinguishers1722 - Two Manville Tin Tube Fire Extinguishers
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Two Manville Tin Tube Fire Extinguishers. H.W. Johns-Manville, New York & Milwaukee. Small one in excellent condition, large one shows age wear ...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Blue Jay Tin Tube Fire Extinguisher1723 - Blue Jay Tin Tube Fire Extinguisher
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Blue Jay Tin Tube Fire Extinguisher. The Redwood Chemical Co. Newburg, NY. Minor age discoloration otherwise excellent condition. 22 inches tall.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Eclipse Dry Dust Tin Tube Fire Extinguisher1724 - Eclipse Dry Dust Tin Tube Fire Extinguisher
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Eclipse Dry Dust Tin Tube Fire Extinguisher. The Haverhill Fire Appliance Co. Haverhill, Mass. Some minor paint loss otherwise very good condition. 22
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Eclipse Dry Chemical Tin Tube Fire Extinguisher1725 - Eclipse Dry Chemical Tin Tube Fire Extinguisher
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Eclipse Dry Chemical Tin Tube Fire Extinguisher. The Chicago Appliance Co. Holyoke, Mass. Rub at 6:00 center otherwise very good condition. 22 inches
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Monarch Fire Killer for Chimney Fires1726 - Monarch Fire Killer for Chimney Fires
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Monarch Fire Killer for Chimney Fires, tube fire extinguisher. George Crook Mfg. Leicester, Mass. Excellent condition. 22 inches tall.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Granite State Fire Ins. Co. Reverse Glass Sign1727 - Granite State Fire Ins. Co. Reverse Glass Sign
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The Granite State Fire Insurance Co. Reverse Glass Sign, in original frame. Portsmouth, NH. Beautiful color and graphics. We have only seen one other
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Blank Active Member Fire Department Certificate1728 - Blank Active Member Fire Department Certificate
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Blank Active Member Fire Department Certificate. Near Mint. Approx. 24 X 16 inches.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Certificate for Edward Stafferbach, San Francisco1729 - Certificate for Edward Stafferbach, San Francisco
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Certificate for Edward Stafferbach, San Francisco Fire Department, San Francisco, CA. Dec. 1866. Very Good Condition. Approx. 16 X 22inches.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Currier & Ives Fire Certificate1730 - Currier & Ives Fire Certificate
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Member Certificate from Astoria Fire Company, 1886. Currier & Ives, 1877. Minor tears and water stains otherwise good condition. 19 1/2 X 27 1/...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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North American Insurance Co. Brass Door Knobs1731 - North American Insurance Co. Brass Door Knobs
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Two Pair of North American Insurance Co. Eagle Embossed Brass Door Knobs from their headquarters. Excellent condition.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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North American Insurance Co. Brass Door Knobs1732 - North American Insurance Co. Brass Door Knobs
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Two Pair of North American Insurance Co. Eagle Embossed Brass Door Knobs from their headquarters. Excellent condition.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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North American Insurance Co. Brass Door Knobs1733 - North American Insurance Co. Brass Door Knobs
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Two Pair of North American Insurance Co. Eagle Embossed Brass Door Knobs from their headquarters. Excellent condition.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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North American Insurance Co. Brass Door Knobs1734 - North American Insurance Co. Brass Door Knobs
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Two Pair of North American Insurance Co. Eagle Embossed Brass Door Knobs from their headquarters. Excellent condition.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Harden's Star Tubular Glass Fire Grenade1735 - Harden's Star Tubular Glass Fire Grenade
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Harden's Star Tubular Fire Grenade. Large circle in center with rare and STAR. Fancy design at lower portion of embossing. Cobalt blue glass, no...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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1889 Currier & Ives Blank Fire Dept. Certificate1736 - 1889 Currier & Ives Blank Fire Dept. Certificate
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1889 Blank Currier and Ives Fire Department Certificate. Copyright 1889. Excellent Condition 22 X 17 inches.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Linen Fire Banner1737 - Linen Fire Banner
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Linen Fire Banner. Crossed helmet, trumpet, axe, ladder and pike pole. Image intact, fabric very fragile. 26 X 35 inches.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Linen Fire Banner "Welcome Brave Boys"1738 - Linen Fire Banner "Welcome Brave Boys"
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Linen Fire Banner "Welcome Brave Boys" Image of Fireman Saving Child from Fire. Image intact, stained and fragile fabric. 23 1/2 X 36 inch...
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Schenectady Fire Dept. Certificate dated 18821739 - Schenectady Fire Dept. Certificate dated 1882
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The City of Schenectady Fire Dept. Certificate dated 1882. A couple tears and water stains around perimeter, otherwise good condition. Framed under gl
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Gold Hill Fire Department Fire Certificate1740 - Gold Hill Fire Department Fire Certificate
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Gold Hill Fire Dept. Fire Certificate, unused. Beautiful Fire motif lithography. Repaired tear at 9:00, otherwise excellent condition. Framed and ma
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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1889 Johnstown PA. Disaster, Flood and Fire Print1741 - 1889 Johnstown PA. Disaster, Flood and Fire Print
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The Great Conemough Valley Disaster, Flood & Fire at Johnstown, PA. Copyright 1890 by Kurz & Allison, Art Publishers Chicago. Excellent Cond...
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Rare Rumsey & Co. Ltd. Blackville Fire Brigade Print1742 - Rare Rumsey & Co. Ltd. Blackville Fire Brigade Print
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Extremely Rare Rumsey & Co. Ltd. Blackville Fire Brigade Advertising Paper Print. Rochester Litho Co. Rochester, NY. Minor staining in top porti...
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Rare Silsby Steam Engine Advertising Print1743 - Rare Silsby Steam Engine Advertising Print
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Rare Silsby Steam Engine Advertising Print. Great color and graphics. Staining around perimeter, fold marks, trimmed otherwise good condition. 10 X 12
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Early Childs Linen Picture Book with Fire Motif1744 - Early Childs Linen Picture Book with Fire Motif
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Early Childs Linen Picture Book with Fire Motif. Excellent color and graphics. 6 pages including cover, 6 images in full color and 6 in black and whi
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Photo of White Aireal Hook & Ladder Truck1745 - Photo of White Aireal Hook & Ladder Truck
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Photo of White Aireal Hook & Ladder Truck. Very Good Condition. 10 X 8 inches.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Early Photograph of Fire Parade1746 - Early Photograph of Fire Parade
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Early Photograph of Fire Parade. Depicting 6 companies and fire chief. Some age staining otherwise good condition. 19 1/2 X 15 1/2 inches image only.
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Photo of Horse Drawn Fire Ladder Truck1747 - Photo of Horse Drawn Fire Ladder Truck
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Early Fire Photograph Depicting Horse Drawn Fire Ladder Truck. Name on ladders B.F. Smith. Very good original condition. 16 1/4 X 13 1/2 inches.
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Two Early Fire Related Photographs1748 - Two Early Fire Related Photographs
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Two Early Fire Related Photographs. Depicting Firemen with buckets and Fire Engine Henderson Fire Dept. Approx. 4 X 6 image only.
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Three Early Fireman Photographs1750 - Three Early Fireman Photographs
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Three Early Fireman Photographs. Some staining otherwise good condition.
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Lot of Rochester, NH Fire Items1751 - Lot of Rochester, NH Fire Items
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Lot of Rochester, NH Fire Items. 2 Albumen photos and Application for Membership. Ca. 1860-80.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Photograph of 1900's Baltimore Fire Department1752 - Photograph of 1900's Baltimore Fire Department
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Early Panoramic Photograph of 1900's Baltimore Fire Department. Very good original condition. 60 1/2 X 10 inches.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Children's Puzzle with Fire Motif1753 - Children's Puzzle with Fire Motif
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Children's Puzzle with Fire Motif. Puzzle is complete in all original condition. 20 X 15 inches.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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McLoughlin Bros. Children's Puzzle with Fire Motif1754 - McLoughlin Bros. Children's Puzzle with Fire Motif
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McLoughlin Bros. Children's Puzzle with Fire Motif. Some edge wear and age staining otherwise complete all original condition. 25 X 18 inches.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Early Photograph of Horse Drawn Fire Steamer1756 - Early Photograph of Horse Drawn Fire Steamer
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Early Photograph of Horse Drawn Fire Steamer, showing horse in distress in front of burning building. 10 X 8 inches.
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Lot of Five Albumens Fire Dept. Photos1757 - Lot of Five Albumens Fire Dept. Photos
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Lot of Five Albumens Fire Dept. Photos. Ca. 1890-1910. Manchester and Dover, NH. Johnstown, NY, Schenectady FD and Albion (Lincoln, RI) represented. G
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No Smoking Porcelain Sign. "1758 - No Smoking Porcelain Sign. "
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No Smoking Porcelain Sign. "A fire in this plant may put every man out of work". Paint loss at grommets otherwise very good condition. 13 ...
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Fireman and Hose Reel Competition Albumen Photo1759 - Fireman and Hose Reel Competition Albumen Photo
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Early Albumen Photograph Fireman and Hose Reel Competition. Framed under glass. 8 X 6 inches, image only.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Two Early Fire Photographs1760 - Two Early Fire Photographs
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Two Early Fire Photographs. 1956 Black River Fire Department, 20 1/2 X 7 inches. Fire Company Members, 22 3/4 X 5 inches.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Cowing & Gleason Mfg. Co. Advertising Paper Print1761 - Cowing & Gleason Mfg. Co. Advertising Paper Print
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Cowing & Gleason Mfg. Co. Advertising Paper Print. Seneca Falls, New York. Detailed image of hand drawn Hook & Ladder Wagon. Vertical tears ...
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Photo of Fireman on a Hanover, N.H. Fire Wagon1762 - Photo of Fireman on a Hanover, N.H. Fire Wagon
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Photo of Fireman on a Hanover, N.H. Fire Wagon. Very Good Condition. 8 X 6 inches.
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Early Aerial Fire Truck and Chiefs Car Photograph1763 - Early Aerial Fire Truck and Chiefs Car Photograph
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Early Aerial Fire Truck and Chiefs Car Photograph. Mounted on cardboard. 10 X 8 inches.
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Fire Hose Wagon Glass Paper Weight1764 - Fire Hose Wagon Glass Paper Weight
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Glass Paper Weight with photo image of horse drawn fire hose wagon. Wagon from Franklin Fire Co. Chambersburg, PA. J.H. Loudenslagher, NY. 1906, maker
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