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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Two Embossed Tin English Fire Marks1837Two Embossed Tin English Fire Marks
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Two Embossed Tin English Fire Marks. Imperial and County. 8 1/4 X 8 and 6 1/2 X 8 1/2 inches tall.
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Cast Iron Clasp Hands Fire Mark1838Cast Iron Clasp Hands Fire Mark
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Cast Iron Fire Mark. Clasped Hands. 9 1/4 X 4 3/4 inches.
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Cast Iron Clasp Hands Fire Mark1839Cast Iron Clasp Hands Fire Mark
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Cast Iron Clasp Hands Fire Mark. "Germantown Mutual Fire 1843". 11 1/8 X 8 inches tall.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Gamewell Fire Alarm Register1840Gamewell Fire Alarm Register
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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...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Hose Cart Name Plaque for Eagle Hose "1"1841Hose Cart Name Plaque for Eagle Hose "1"
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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.
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Two Fire Alarm Boxes1842Two Fire Alarm Boxes
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Two Fire Alarm Boxes. Ford Motor # 542 Aluminum box, no contents. FDNY # 5448 Alarm Box with contents. Tallest box measures 17 inches tall.
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Police Telegraph Alarm Box1843Police Telegraph Alarm Box
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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.
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Very Rare & Early Hand Forged Iron Fireman's Hook1844Very Rare & Early Hand Forged Iron Fireman's Hook
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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 ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Large Pair of Leather Fireman's Boots1845Large Pair of Leather Fireman's Boots
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Large Pair of Leather Fireman's Boots. Classic style. Excellent original condition. 21 inches tall, size 11.
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Collection of Six Misc. Iron and Brass Fire Hardware1846Collection of Six Misc. Iron and Brass Fire Hardware
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Collection of Six Misc. Iron and Brass Fire Hardware including lantern bracket, spanner wrenches, etc. Various sizes and conditions.
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Collection of three Fire Spanner Wrenches1847Collection of three Fire Spanner Wrenches
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Collection of three Fire Spanner Wrenches. One unmarked, one by Corey and one by Co-Bar with newer leather holster and belt.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Two Chrome Plated Fire Spanner Wrenches1848Two Chrome Plated Fire Spanner Wrenches
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Two Chrome Plated Fire Spanner Wrenches. No makers. Some minor flaking otherwise very good condition.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Jim Beam Decanter in the shape of a Fire Lantern1849Jim Beam Decanter in the shape of a Fire Lantern
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Rare Jim Beam Decanter in the shape of a Fire Lantern.
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Elkhart Rotating Cellar Brass Fire Nozzle1850Elkhart Rotating Cellar Brass Fire Nozzle
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Elkhart Rotating Cellar Brass Fire Nozzle. Makers name stamped on base. Recently polished and in excellent working condition. 7 inches tall.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Very Rare and Unusual Brass Fire Nozzle1851Very Rare and Unusual Brass Fire Nozzle
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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
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Rare Patterned Clear Glass Fire Lantern Globe1852Rare Patterned Clear Glass Fire Lantern Globe
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Rare Popcorn/Checker Pattern Clear Glass Fire Lantern Globe. No chips or cracks.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Wyoming Volunteer Fireman's Assoc. Yardstick1853Wyoming Volunteer Fireman's Assoc. Yardstick
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Square wood yardstick for Wyoming County Volunteer Fireman's Assoc. Silver Springs, NY July 9/10, 1947.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Pewter Fire Helmet Napkin Ring1854Pewter Fire Helmet Napkin Ring
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Pewter Fire Helmet Napkin Ring. Embossed with crossed nozzle, trumpet and ladder. 2 1/2 X 2 1/4 X 2 1/4 inches.
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sterling Hand Crank Fire Siren1855Sterling Hand Crank Fire Siren
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Sterling Hand Crank Fire Siren with mounting bracket. Inter-State Machine Products Co. Rochester, NY Maker. Minor dents to cowling otherwise very good
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Pressure Master Hydraulic Fire Hose Controller1856Pressure Master Hydraulic Fire Hose Controller
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Pressure Master Hydraulic Fire Hose Controller. Original paper makers tag. Nickel over steel and brass. 13 1/2 inches tall.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Very Rare Gamewell Fire Street Lamp1857Very Rare Gamewell Fire Street Lamp
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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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Three Fire Apparatus Lantern Brackets1858Three Fire Apparatus Lantern Brackets
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Three Fire Apparatus Lantern Brackets with spring base clamps.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Two Fire Apparatus Lantern Brackets1859Two Fire Apparatus Lantern Brackets
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Two Fire Apparatus Lantern Brackets.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Matched Set of 2 Apparatus Brass Lantern Brackets1860Matched Set of 2 Apparatus Brass Lantern Brackets
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Matched Set of Two Apparatus Brass Lantern Brackets with spring base clamps.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Two Apparatus Brass and Copper Lantern Brackets1861Two Apparatus Brass and Copper Lantern Brackets
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Matched Set of Two Apparatus Brass/Copper Lantern Brackets with spring base clamps.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Fire Apparatus Fire Lantern Bracket1862Fire Apparatus Fire Lantern Bracket
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Fire Apparatus Fire Lantern Bracket, painted red.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
What's it?? Iron construction1863What's it?? Iron construction
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What's it?? Iron construction. 30 to 60 inches adjustable length.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Gamewell Alarm Register Take-Up Reel1864Gamewell Alarm Register Take-Up Reel
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Gamewell Alarm Register Take-Up Reel. Brass with winding mechanism. 1 inch paper roll, 7 1/2 inches tall.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Primitive Fire Pull-Down Hook1865Primitive Fire Pull-Down Hook
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Primitive Fire Pull-Down Hook. Hand forged iron. Purportedly used in England in a large church fire. 67 inches tall.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Small Working Fire Axe1866Small Working Fire Axe
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Small Working Fire Axe. Warren maker. Some nicks in head and handle loose. 22 inches tall.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Collection  of Six Brass Fire Nozzle Tips1867Collection of Six Brass Fire Nozzle Tips
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Collection of Six Brass Fire Nozzle Tips. Five tips nickel plated. Sizes up to 6 inches tall.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
2 Fire Hose Wagon Wheels18682 Fire Hose Wagon Wheels
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2 Fire Hose Wagon Wheels, no maker. All original condition. 54 1/2 inch diameter.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
2 Fire Hose Wagon Wheels18692 Fire Hose Wagon Wheels
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2 Fire Hose Wagon Wheels, no maker. All original condition. 38 3/4 inch diameter.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
2 Fire Hose Wagon Wheels18702 Fire Hose Wagon Wheels
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2 Fire Hose Wagon Wheels, no maker. Most of original paint intact. 48 1/4 inch diameter.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
2 Fire Hose Wagon Wheels by Archibald Wheel Co.18712 Fire Hose Wagon Wheels by Archibald Wheel Co.
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2 Fire Hose Wagon Wheels by Archibald Wheel Co. All original condition. 68 1/4 inch diameter.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Etched Pub Mirror with Boxers.1872Etched Pub Mirror with Boxers.
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Etched Pub Mirror with Boxers. Approx. 30 X 16 Inches.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00