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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Buddy-L Wood No. 357 Toy Ice Truck1633 - Buddy-L Wood No. 357 Toy Ice Truck
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1940's Buddy-L Wood No. 357 Toy Ice Truck. Mint condition in original box. 16 inches long.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Metalcraft Pressed Steel Heinz Delivery Toy Truck1634 - Metalcraft Pressed Steel Heinz Delivery Toy Truck
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Metalcraft Pressed Steel Heinz Delivery Toy Truck. Electric lights. Excellent condition in original box, box shows age. 12 inches long.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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1939 Arcade World's Fair Tractor Toy Train1635 - 1939 Arcade World's Fair Tractor Toy Train
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1939 Arcade New York World's Fair Toy Tractor Train. Greyhound operated. Excellent condition in original box, box shows age. 16 inches long.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Rare Keystone Greyhound Toy Bus No. 841636 - Rare Keystone Greyhound Toy Bus No. 84
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Extremely Rare Toy Keystone No. 84 Ride 'Em Greyhound Coast-to-Coast Bus. Keystone Mfg. Boston, Mass. All original, near mint condition. Comes w...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Greyhound Lines Ticket Office Light Up Sign1637 - Greyhound Lines Ticket Office Light Up Sign
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1920's Greyhound Lines Ticket Office Light Up Sign and Clock. The Ohio Advertising Display Co. Good working condition. 25 X 19 X 3 inches.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Greyhound Two Sided Porcelain Sign1638 - Greyhound Two Sided Porcelain Sign
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Greyhound Two Sided Porcelain Sign. 2 small chips one on each side otherwise good original condition. 40 X 24 inches.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Buddy L Transportation Co. Toy Bus1639 - Buddy L Transportation Co. Toy Bus
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Buddy L Transportation Co. Toy Bus. Excellent, all original condition. 29 inches long.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Steelcraft Pressed Steel Inter-City Toy Bus1640 - Steelcraft Pressed Steel Inter-City Toy Bus
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1930's Steelcraft Pressed Steel Inter-City Toy Bus. Good all original played with condition. 24 inches long.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Greyhound Emblem Off Actual Bus1641 - Greyhound Emblem Off Actual Bus
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Greyhound Emblem Off Actual Bus. Mounted on board. Very good condition. 62 X 19 inches.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Buddy L Pressed Steel Coast to Coast Toy Bus1642 - Buddy L Pressed Steel Coast to Coast Toy Bus
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1930's Buddy L Pressed Steel Coast to Coast Toy Bus. Actual ride on toy. Professionally stored condition. 29 inches long.
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Cor-Cor Pressed Steel Coast to Coast Toy Bus1643 - Cor-Cor Pressed Steel Coast to Coast Toy Bus
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1930's Cor-Cor Pressed Steel Coast to Coast Toy Bus. Good all original played with condition. 24 inches long.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Keystone Pressed Steel Greyhound Toy Bus1644 - Keystone Pressed Steel Greyhound Toy Bus
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Keystone Pressed Steel Greyhound Toy Bus. Wind up mech. Opening back door. Good all original played with condition. 18 inches long.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Wolverine "Honeymooners' Special" Tin Toy Bus1645 - Wolverine "Honeymooners' Special" Tin Toy Bus
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1950's Wolverine "Honeymooners' Special" Tin Toy Bus. Friction propelled. Excellent original condition in original box. 14 inches ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Kingsbury Pressed Steel Greyhound Toy Bus1646 - Kingsbury Pressed Steel Greyhound Toy Bus
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Kingsbury Pressed Steel Greyhound Toy Bus, blue. Friction propelled. Good all original played with condition. 18 inches long.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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1950's Greyhound Lines Travel Print1647 - 1950's Greyhound Lines Travel Print
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1950's Greyhound Lines Travel Print. Good original condition. 24 X 16 inches.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Photo of 1920's Nite Coach Double Decker Bus1648 - Photo of 1920's Nite Coach Double Decker Bus
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Photo of 1920's Nite Coach Double Decker Bus. Pickwick Stages System. Excellent condition. 14 X 10 inches.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Wolverine Express Tin Toy Bus1649 - Wolverine Express Tin Toy Bus
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1950's Wolverine Express Tin Toy Bus. Friction propelled. Near mint condition in original box. 14 inches long.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Black Americana Theatre Poster1650 - Black Americana Theatre Poster
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Black Americana Theatre Poster for Harry Martell's South Before the War. Entitled, "Come Seben, Come Leben". Paper loss around perimet...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Black Americana Automaton, over 100 years old1651 - Black Americana Automaton, over 100 years old
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Black Americana Automaton. Man wearing Bellman's Cap. Glass eyes. Over 100 years old. Very good original working condition. 26 inches tall. Come...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Extremely Early Uncle Sam Automaton1652 - Extremely Early Uncle Sam Automaton
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Extremely Early Uncle Sam Automaton. Plays drum. Clothing shows serious wear & age otherwise very good original working condition. 19 inches tal...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Black Americana Clockwork Image1653 - Black Americana Clockwork Image
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Black Americana Clockwork Image. "Hoyt Life Picture", "to deceive an anwary visitor" on back with operating instructions. Eyes m...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Black Americana Luxe Mfg. Clock1654 - Black Americana Luxe Mfg. Clock
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Black Americana Luxe Mfg. Clock. Eyes moves with original tie pendulum. Some minor paint loss on tie otherwise excellent original working condition. 4
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Black Mammie Ceramic Lamp with Shade1655 - Black Mammie Ceramic Lamp with Shade
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Black Mammie Ceramic Lamp with Shade. Staining on shade otherwise lamp in excellent condition. 16 X 10 X 10 inches overall.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Green River Whiskey Tin Sign in Original Frame1656 - Green River Whiskey Tin Sign in Original Frame
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Green River Whiskey Tin Sign in Original Gesso Frame. McCulloch the Distiller. Ovensboro, KY. A few chips in frame and fading in sign otherwise very g
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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The Darktown Hook and Ladder Corps Print1657 - The Darktown Hook and Ladder Corps Print
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The Darktown Hook and Ladder Corps Print. Entitled, "Going to the Front". Currier & Ives Series No. 7. Copyright 1884. Joseph Koehler ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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The Darktown Fire Brigade Investigating A Smoke1658 - The Darktown Fire Brigade Investigating A Smoke
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The Darktown Fire Brigade - Investigating A Smoke. Currier & Ives Series No. 13 Print. Joseph Koehler, Publisher, NY, USA. Excellent condition....
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Wood Sign for Lysander & Theodore Button Steamer1659 - Wood Sign for Lysander & Theodore Button Steamer
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Wood Sign for Lysander & Theodore Button Steamer. Three Dimensional with great detail. Excellent Condition. 42 X 39 X 8 inches.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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German Hand Carved "Porter" Whistler1660 - German Hand Carved "Porter" Whistler
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German Hand Carved "Porter" Whistler. Key wind mechanism. Excellent original condition. 13 1/2 inches tall.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 750.00
 
 
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German Hand Carved "Gentleman" Whistler1661 - German Hand Carved "Gentleman" Whistler
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German Hand Carved "Gentleman" Whistler. Key wind mechanism. Excellent original condition. 15 inches tall.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 750.00
 
 
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The Darktown Fire Brigade All On Their Mettle Print1662 - The Darktown Fire Brigade All On Their Mettle Print
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The Darktown Fire Brigade- All On Their Mettle. Currier & Ives Series No. 11 Print. Joseph Koehler, Publisher, NY, USA. Excellent condition. 17...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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The Darktown Fire Brigade Taking a Rest Print1663 - The Darktown Fire Brigade Taking a Rest Print
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The Darktown Fire Brigade Taking a Rest. Currier & Ives Series No. 14 Print. Joseph Koehler, Publisher, NY, USA. Excellent condition. 17 X 13 1/...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Prevent Forest Fires Embossed Tin Sign1664 - Prevent Forest Fires Embossed Tin Sign
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Prevent Forest Fires Embossed Tin Sign. Maine Forest Service. Good condition. 9 3/4 X 14 inches.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Report Forest Fire Two Sided Porcelain Flange Sign1665 - Report Forest Fire Two Sided Porcelain Flange Sign
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Report Forest Fire Two Sided Porcelain Flange Sign. Some minor edge wear otherwise excellent condition. 12 X 20 inches.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Extremely Rare Cast Iron Fish Counter Weight1666 - Extremely Rare Cast Iron Fish Counter Weight
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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 ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Hummer, Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight1667 - Hummer, Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight
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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.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Boss Bull Cast Iron Windmill Weight1668 - Boss Bull Cast Iron Windmill Weight
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Boss Bull Cast Iron Windmill Weight. Not a reproduction. Excellent condition. 14 1/2 X 13 X 4 inches.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Cast Iron Horse Windmill Weight1669 - Cast Iron Horse Windmill Weight
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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
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Fairbury Nebr. Cast Iron Bull Windmill Weight1670 - Fairbury Nebr. Cast Iron Bull Windmill Weight
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Fairbury Nebr. Cast Iron Bull Windmill Weight. Not a reproduction. Most original paint intact. 24 1/2 X 18 X 1 1/2 inches.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Silsby Mfg. Co. Fire Engine Plaque No. 8671671 - Silsby Mfg. Co. Fire Engine Plaque No. 867
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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.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Rare Harrington & Richardson Fire Dept. Line Gun1673 - Rare Harrington & Richardson Fire Dept. Line Gun
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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 hauli...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Gamewell Fire Alarm Clock, Ca. 18701674 - Gamewell Fire Alarm Clock, Ca. 1870
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Gamewell Fire Alarm Clock, Ca. 1870. This clock was utilized in the alarm stations for recording fire alarms. Cherry wood cabinet. Electrical device o
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Viking Style Cast Iron Fire Axe Head1675 - Viking Style Cast Iron Fire Axe Head
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Viking Style Cast Iron Fire Axe Head. Excellent condition. 11 3/4 inches long.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Viking Style Fire Parade Axe1676 - Viking Style Fire Parade Axe
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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.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Matched Pair of Viking Style Fire Parade Axes1677 - Matched Pair of Viking Style Fire Parade Axes
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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
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Indian Backpack Pump Fire Extinguisher1678 - Indian Backpack Pump Fire Extinguisher
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Indian Backpack Pump Fire Extinguisher with hose, nozzle and back strap. Original litho label has excellent graphics with some lithe loss. 2 running
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Davy Automatic Safety Fire Escape, Syracuse, NY1679 - Davy Automatic Safety Fire Escape, Syracuse, NY
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Davy Automatic Safety Fire Escape, Syracuse, NY. Some paint loss and wear to escape line otherwise good condition. 6 1/4 inch diameter.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Acme All Purpose Gas Mask1680 - Acme All Purpose Gas Mask
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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.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Fire Departure Gong Bell1681 - Fire Departure Gong Bell
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Fire Departure Gong Bell. Excellent condition. 18 inch diameter.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cast Iron Fire Alarm Box1682 - Cast Iron Fire Alarm Box
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Cast Iron Fire Alarm Box. Applied cast iron instructions on bottom. Complete overall very good condition. 17 X 23 X 6 1/2 inches.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Utica Fire Alarm Tel. Co. Telephone1683 - Utica Fire Alarm Tel. Co. Telephone
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Utica Fire Alarm Tel. Co. Telephone. Excellent original condition.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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