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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Presentation "Chiefs" High Eagle Fire Helmet1402 - Presentation "Chiefs" High Eagle Fire Helmet
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Presentation "Chiefs" High Eagle Fire Helmet. Ca. 1890's by Wilson. Hand painted leather front shield with Chief "O.F.D." an...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Cairnes High Eagle Leather Fire Helmet, Ca. 18801403 - Cairnes High Eagle Leather Fire Helmet, Ca. 1880
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Cairnes High Eagle Leather Fire Helmet, Ca. 1880. Helmet had extremely rare cross comb or waffle style crown. Leather front shield, "Franklin, ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Salesman's Sample Fire Helmet1404 - Salesman's Sample Fire Helmet
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Salesman's Sample Fire Helmet. No maker but extremely detailed construction. Looks just like a lifesize helmet. Excellent condition. 5 1/2 X 3 1...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Cairnes High Eagle Fire Helmet, Ca. 18301405 - Cairnes High Eagle Fire Helmet, Ca. 1830
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Cairnes High Eagle Fire Helmet, Ca. 1830. Helmet has very rare copper eagle and front piece. Front shield reads "Humane 1 Pottsville, PA"....
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Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Fireman's Parade Uniform1406 - Fireman's Parade Uniform
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Impressive Fire Parade Uniform. Comes with corrosponding badge. Excellent Condition.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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1870's-90's Chief Trenton FD Fire Helmet Shield1407 - 1870's-90's Chief Trenton FD Fire Helmet Shield
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1870's-90's Chief Trenton FD Fire Helmet Front Shield. Off white color and insignia. Marked Cairns & Bros. New York. Some perimeter leat...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Graticap High Eagle Leather Fire Helmet1408 - Graticap High Eagle Leather Fire Helmet
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Graticap High Eagle Leather Fire Helmet, 1860. Helmet has very rare "Scroll Eagle Finial' Leather front shield reads, Northern 1 Liberty. T...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Cairnes Leather Fire Helmet with High Eagle Finial1409 - Cairnes Leather Fire Helmet with High Eagle Finial
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Leather Fire Helmet with High Eagle Finial and Rare Parade Torch topper. Front shield reads "Portland 1891". Cloth liner. Excellent condit...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Wool Dress Fireman's Cap1410 - Wool Dress Fireman's Cap
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Wool Dress Fireman's Cap. Cap badge reads,"Ind. Dis. F. Co. No. 1, 93, Lebanon". The Henderson-Ames Co. Kalamazoo, MI, Maker. Comes wi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Fireman's Wool Dress Cap and Hat Badge1411 - Fireman's Wool Dress Cap and Hat Badge
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Fireman's Wool Dress Cap with gold Chiefs Hat Badge from N.Y.M. FD. Gold braid trim. Wentworth, Boston, Mass. Maker. Comes with white parade glo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Fireman's Wool Dress Cap and Hat Badge1412 - Fireman's Wool Dress Cap and Hat Badge
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Fireman's Wool Dress Cap with G.W.H. 4 FD with hose cart on Hat Badge. Rice's Hat Shop, Pottsville, PA. Maker. Comes with set of white para...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Vigilent Fire Co. #2 Leather Fireman's Helmet1413 - Vigilent Fire Co. #2 Leather Fireman's Helmet
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Vigilent Fire Co. #2 High Top Leather Fireman's Helmet. Metal Shield with a rare fox finial. Excellent Condition.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Leather Bobbie Chief Engineer GFD Fire Helmet1414 - Leather Bobbie Chief Engineer GFD Fire Helmet
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Leather Bobbie Chief Engineer GFD Fire Helmet. Excellent Condition.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Leather Helmet, Rex, York, PA. 18861415 - Leather Helmet, Rex, York, PA. 1886
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Leather Helmet, Rex, York, PA. 1886. Rare Metal Shield with High Eagle Finial. Excellent Condition.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Pair of Wilson Lightweight Leather Fire Helmets1416 - Pair of Wilson Lightweight Leather Fire Helmets
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Pair of Wilson Lightweight Leather Fire Helmets. These helmets were used primarily for parades and made without finials or front shields. Complete wit
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Cairnes "Jockey Style" Leather Fire Helmet1417 - Cairnes "Jockey Style" Leather Fire Helmet
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Cairnes "Jockey Style" Leather Fire Helmet, Ca. 1880. Parade weight. Lower front shield, "Steamer 1". This helmet was made witho...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Mc Lilley & Co. Metal Parade Fire Helmet1418 - Mc Lilley & Co. Metal Parade Fire Helmet
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Mc Lilley & Co. Metal Parade Fire Helmet, Ca. 1880-90. Rare "Jockey Style" with top spike. Dimensional letters on front, "Active,...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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European Leather Fire Helmet1419 - European Leather Fire Helmet
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European Leather Fire Helmet with large leather crown comb. Large comb serves as a vent from the inside of the crown. Missing button cover on left sid
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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European Brass Fire Helmet1420 - European Brass Fire Helmet
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European Brass Fire Helmet with crown comb. Front shield with dimensional ladder design. Complete with chin strap and leather liner. Some dents otherw
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Extremely Rare and Early Leather Fire Helmet1421 - Extremely Rare and Early Leather Fire Helmet
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Extremely Rare and Early Leather Fire Helmet, Ca. 1840. Early or Poor Boy Style. Helmet pre-dates wire in brim. Reinforced leather brim and attached r
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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