Spring, 2013 LIVE Auction

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We will feature the Bill and Kathie Gasperino Lifetime Country Store and Advertising Collection as well as part II of the Robert and Harriet Potter Fire Fighting Collection. Also in this auction is part III of the Ed and Christy Ramsey Pedal Car and Toy Collection. Approx. 2400 lots of items in various categories such as Fire Fighting Memorabilia, Country Store, Advertising, Barber Shop, Salesman Samples, Cash Registers, Tobacciana, Toys, Pedal Cars, Match Safes, Saloon, Gambling, Slot Machines, Back Bars, Illustrative Pulp Art, Coin-Op, Western Collectibles, Native American Artifacts, Farm Implement Signs, Tins, Trays, Cigar Tins, Cigar Lighters, Cigar Tip Cutters, Store Displays, Showcases, Etc. Preview for this auction will be Thursday, April 11, 2013 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and Friday the 12th from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The live audience only will be able to bid on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. A complementary Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Preview for Saturday the 13th will be from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. with the auction starting at 9:00 a.m. There will be 250 lots sold to the live audience only from 8:00a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. The regular auction will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Internet, phone, absentee and live audience bidding the rest of the day.
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First American Fire Insurance Company Sign2205 - First American Fire Insurance Company Sign
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First American Fire Insurance Company Reverse Glass Sign. Depicting "American Fore". Excellent condition. 13 1/2 X 17 1/2 inches overall.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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American LaFrance Representation Model2206 - American LaFrance Representation Model
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American LaFrance Representation Model of Hand Pulled Chemical Extinguisher. Hand carved wood. Purported to have been built by the Elder Brothers of B
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Hanover Fire Insurance Company Brass Sign2207 - Hanover Fire Insurance Company Brass Sign
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Hanover Fire Insurance Company Brass Sign in original walnut frame. Made by Geo. Rutledge Co. NY. Very good condition. 25 X 20 inches overall.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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New York Fire Insurance Company Bldg. Sign2208 - New York Fire Insurance Company Bldg. Sign
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New York Fire Insurance Company Outdoor Building Sign. Brass and copper with applied letters. Very good original condition. 36 X 26 inches overall.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Fire Pumper Embroidered Picture2209 - Fire Pumper Embroidered Picture
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Early Embroidered Picture depicting Fire Steamer racing to a fire. Mint condition. Framed under glass. 6 X 3 inches image only.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Devoursney Bro's Fire Truck Lamp2210 - Devoursney Bro's Fire Truck Lamp
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Devoursney Bro's, NYC Fire Truck Lamp. Cobalt and Ruby etched glass panels, no chips or cracks. Silver plate loss and a few missing pieces of tr...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Main Hose Cart Fire Lantern2211 - Main Hose Cart Fire Lantern
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Main Hose Cart Fire Wagon Lantern with mounting bracket. Six sided etched glass. 3 emerald, 3 clear. DeVoursney Bros. NY, Makers. Complete with burner
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Pair of Fire Apparatus Side Lamps2212 - Pair of Fire Apparatus Side Lamps
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Pair of Fire Apparatus Side Lamps. Nickel over brass with etched "1" on clear glass panels. DeVoursney Bros. New York, maker. Eagle finial...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Rare "Dietz Queen" Brass Fire Lantern2213 - Rare "Dietz Queen" Brass Fire Lantern
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Rare "Dietz Queen" Brass Fire Lantern. Cobalt blue glass. Patent date on water shield May 23, 1893. Excellent condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Dietz Fire Queen Lantern2214 - Dietz Fire Queen Lantern
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Dietz Fire Queen Lantern. Last patent date '06 on bottom. Re-nickeled. Deep ruby globe.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Dietz King Brass Fire Lantern2215 - Dietz King Brass Fire Lantern
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Dietz King Brass Fire Lantern. Ruby glass globe. Rare embossed water shield " American LaFrance Fire Engine Co. Inc. Elmira, NY". Patent A...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Dietz King Brass Fire Lantern2216 - Dietz King Brass Fire Lantern
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Dietz King Brass Fire Lantern. Emerald glass globe. Patent Aug 27, 1907. Some denting from use otherwise good condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Rare Fixed Globe Wristlet Fire Lantern2217 - Rare Fixed Globe Wristlet Fire Lantern
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Rare Fixed Globe Wristlet Fire Lantern. Globe etched "Keene 1". Minor repair to base, missing pinch pot clips otherwise very good condition.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
 
 
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A.J. Sangsters Wristlet Brass Fire Lantern2218 - A.J. Sangsters Wristlet Brass Fire Lantern
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A.J. Sangsters Wristlet Brass Fire Lantern. Patent 1851. Good condition.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Dietz Fire King Lantern2219 - Dietz Fire King Lantern
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Dietz Fire King Lantern. American La France. Replated nickel with ruby globe.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Dietz King Brass Fire Lantern2220 - Dietz King Brass Fire Lantern
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Dietz King Brass Fire Lantern. Rare embossed water shield "The Seagrave Co. Columbus Ohio". Patent August 27, 1907. Denting to air tubes o...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Dietz King Tubular Fire Lantern2221 - Dietz King Tubular Fire Lantern
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Dietz King Tubular Fire Lantern. Rare lift off cage. Steel cage with copper body. Water shield embossed, "Gleason Bailey, Seneca Falls, NY"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Dietz Tubular Fire Lantern2223 - Dietz Tubular Fire Lantern
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Dietz Tubular Fire Lantern. Nickel plated brass. Patent March 24, 1891. Rare bull's-eye lense under globe. Minor dents with wear to nickel, miss...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Unusual Nickel Plated Fire Lantern2224 - Unusual Nickel Plated Fire Lantern
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Unusual Nickel Plated Fire Lantern. Etched glass globe, "Hope 1 w/wreath". No maker. Excellent condition.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Dietz King Fire Lantern2225 - Dietz King Fire Lantern
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Dietz King Fire Lantern. Steel construction with rare lift off cage and bull's-eye lense under globe. Patent March 21, 1893. Loose soldering on ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Brass Eclipse Fire Lantern Decanter2226 - Brass Eclipse Fire Lantern Decanter
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Brass Eclipse Fire Lantern Decanter. A couple of dents and creases otherwise good condition.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Dietz King Brass Fire Lantern2227 - Dietz King Brass Fire Lantern
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Dietz King Brass Fire Lantern. The Seagrave Co. Columbus, Ohio. Patent 1907.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Copper and Brass Eclipse Fire Lantern2228 - Copper and Brass Eclipse Fire Lantern
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Copper and Brass Eclipse Fire Lantern. Clear globe. Very good condition.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Dietz Tubular Fire Lantern2229 - Dietz Tubular Fire Lantern
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Dietz Tubular Fire Lantern. Steel with copper bottom. Very good condition.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Two Fire Lantern Glass Globe2230 - Two Fire Lantern Glass Globe
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Two Fire Lantern Glass Globes. Dietz Fitall Dark Amber and Emerald. No chips or cracks.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Early Leather Fire Bucket2231 - Early Leather Fire Bucket
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Early Leather Fire Bucket. Painted green with gold stenciling. Wier, F.F.S. 1803, No. 2. Missing handle otherwise good condition. 12 inches tall.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Early Leather Fire Bucket2232 - Early Leather Fire Bucket
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Early Leather Fire Bucket. H. Jacock No. 2. Missing handle otherwise very good condition. 13 inches tall.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Early Leather Fire Bucket2233 - Early Leather Fire Bucket
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Early Leather Fire Bucket. Hand painted motif with G.L. Brown, Springfield, No. 1. Depicting wood hydrant and hose with Fire Assn. of Springfield. War
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Early Leather Fire Bucket2234 - Early Leather Fire Bucket
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Early Leather Fire Bucket. Hand painted motif worn except for No. 2. Broken handles and well worn. 12 inches tall.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Early Rubber Fire Bucket2235 - Early Rubber Fire Bucket
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Early Rubber Fire Bucket. Marked Home Hose 7. Very good condition. 11 1/2 inches tall.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Early Leather Fire Bucket2236 - Early Leather Fire Bucket
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Early Leather Fire Bucket. Embossed bottom, Navy Yard, Washington, 1893. T.F.J. Most paint worn. 11 inches tall.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Early Rubber Fire Bucket2237 - Early Rubber Fire Bucket
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Early Rubber Fire Bucket. F.D. 3. Warping, well used condition. 12 inches tall.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Black Leather Fire Bucket2238 - Black Leather Fire Bucket
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Black Leather Fire Bucket, "REX". Excellent condition. 9 inch diameter X 12 1/2 inches tall.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Early Brass Working Fire Trumpet2239 - Early Brass Working Fire Trumpet
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Early Brass Working Fire Trumpet with yellow tassels. Very good condition. Bell measures 7 inch diameter X 19 inches tall.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Early Brass Working Fire Trumpet2239a - Early Brass Working Fire Trumpet
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Early Brass Working Fire Trumpet. One tassel ring missing otherwise very good condition. Bell measures 6 1/2 inch diameter X 17 1/4 inches tall.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet2240 - Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet
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Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet. Heavily engraved with floral and fire motif. Most silver worn off. Bell measures 8 3/4 inch diameter X 19 1/2
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet2241 - Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet
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Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet. Heavily engraved with floral and fire motif. Fluted bell. Most silver worn off. Bell measures 9 1/2 inch diam
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet2242 - Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet
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Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet. High relief floral décor, scalloped bell. Inscribed HLL, Rahway, NJ. A few light scratches otherwise e...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet2243 - Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet
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Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet. Scalloped and fluted bell with heavily engraved fire and floral motif. Fireman's Association of the Sta...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Silver Presentation Fire Trumpet2244 - Silver Presentation Fire Trumpet
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Silver Presentation Fire Trumpet. Inscribed, Presented to Reliance Fire Engine Co. No. 5 to F.L. Allen, Fireman's. New London Nov 22, 1848. Tass...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Gamewell Oak and Brass Gong Fire Bell2245 - Gamewell Oak and Brass Gong Fire Bell
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Gamewell Oak and Brass Gong Fire Bell. Gamewell F.A. Tel. Co. NY. #3964. Oak with beveled glass front door. Very good original condition. 18 X 27 X 7
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Fall River Brass Fire Apparatus Bell2246 - Fall River Brass Fire Apparatus Bell
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Fall River Brass Fire Apparatus Bell. Purported to have been on truck that fought the Great Fall River and Notorious Firestone Fires. These bells were
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Gamewell Fire Gong Bell #302247 - Gamewell Fire Gong Bell #30
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Gamewell Gong Bell. Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Co. New York. Beautiful Oak Cabinet. Has a brass tag inside with a # 30 on it. Has the lock on the d
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Brass Fire Muffin Bell2248 - Brass Fire Muffin Bell
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Brass Fire Muffin Bell. 5 inch bell diameter with turned wood handle.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Watchman's Wood Fire Rattle2249 - Watchman's Wood Fire Rattle
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Watchman's Wood Fire Rattle. Single reed, weighted round end. Good original condition. 7 X 6 1/4 inches.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Fire Departure Gong Bell2250 - Fire Departure Gong Bell
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Fire Departure Gong Bell. Excellent condition. 18 inch diameter.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Nickel Siren, Federal Sign and Signal Corp.2251 - Nickel Siren, Federal Sign and Signal Corp.
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Nickle Siren, Federal Sign and Signal Corp. Model 28. Very good working condition. 9 1/2 X 12 1/2 X 13 inches.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Nickel Plated Brass Fire Bell2252 - Nickel Plated Brass Fire Bell
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Nickel Plated Brass Fire Bell. Small chip on lip. 9 1/2 inch diameter X 9 inches tall.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Fialex Grenade System2253 - Fialex Grenade System
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Fialex Grenade System. Wall bracket with bell, comes in original shipping crate. Some paint loss on bracket otherwise good condition. Crate measures 2
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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1920 Ford Model T Fire Pumper2254 - 1920 Ford Model T Fire Pumper
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1920 Ford Model T Fire Pumper, "Strawberry Hill". Mfg. By Childs. Early restoration, excellent working condition. 66 X 16 X 76 inches.
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 40,000.00
 
 
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