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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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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Foamite Chemical Fire Extinguisher on Wheels1684 - Foamite Chemical Fire Extinguisher on Wheels
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Foamite Chemical Fire Extinguisher, small upright tank on wheels. All original rusty condition. 34 X 63 X 52 inches.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Deluge Chemical Cart1685 - Deluge Chemical Cart
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Deluge Chemical Cart. The Prospect Mfg. Co. Prospect, OH. Originally purchased for Collemer Fire Dept. NY but their dept. never materialized. Kaizer B
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Gamewell Fire Alarm Register1686 - Gamewell Fire Alarm Register
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Gamewell Fire Alarm Register without take up reel. Brass and beveled glass with makers label on side. Patent Oct 26, 1909. 2 inch paper roll, 16 1/2 i
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Triumph Hand Tub Fire Pumper1687 - Triumph Hand Tub Fire Pumper
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Triumph Hand Tub Fire Pumper. Embossed Seaver & Deming mfg. Salem, OH, on top of handle. 36 X 78 X 90 inches.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Utica No. 4 Brass Fire Extinguisher1688 - Utica No. 4 Brass Fire Extinguisher
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Utica No. 4 Brass Fire Extinguisher with hose and nozzle. Overall good condition.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Unusual Standard Chemical Fire Extinguisher1689 - Unusual Standard Chemical Fire Extinguisher
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Unusual Standard Chemical Fire Extinguisher, Chicago. Painted steel canister. Some paint loss otherwise very good condition. 22 inches tall.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Early Nickel Plated Brass Fire Bell1690 - Early Nickel Plated Brass Fire Bell
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Early Nickel Plated Brass Fire Bell. Would have been used on a hose reel, ladder, hand or mechanical cart/truck. Very good condition. 10 inches tall X
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Early Brass Fire Truck Bell1691 - Early Brass Fire Truck Bell
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Early Brass Fire Truck Bell. Recently polished. Great sound and resonance. 11 1/2 inch diameter X 15 inches tall.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Fire Truck Bell with Brass Eagle Finial1692 - Fire Truck Bell with Brass Eagle Finial
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Fire Truck Bell. Nickel plated with brass eagle finial and original mounting bracket Excellent Condition.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Fire Truck Bell1693 - Fire Truck Bell
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Fire Truck Bell. Nickel plated with brass eagle finial, mounted on large brass base. Very good original condition. 12 inch diameter X 22 inch tall inc
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Estimate : 350.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Holloway Copper Fire Extinguisher1694 - Holloway Copper Fire Extinguisher
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Holloway Copper Fire Extinguisher, dated July 9, 1878. Overall very good condition.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Fire-Gun Double Cylinder Fire Extinguisher1695 - Fire-Gun Double Cylinder Fire Extinguisher
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Fire-Gun Double Cylinder Fire Extinguisher with hose and nozzle. Very good condition. 22 1/2 inches tall.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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The Light From Mars Fire Engine/Truck Top Light1696 - The Light From Mars Fire Engine/Truck Top Light
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The Light From Mars Fire Engine/Truck Top Light. Some pitting to chrome otherwise good condition. 6 1/2 inch diameter.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Babcock Copper Fire Extinguisher1697 - Babcock Copper Fire Extinguisher
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Babcock Copper Fire Extinguisher with strap mounting brackets. A couple of dents otherwise good condition. 29 1/2 inches tall.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Underwriters Fire Extinguisher1698 - Underwriters Fire Extinguisher
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Underwriters Fire Extinguisher with hose. All brass. Overall good condition.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Pirsch-Standard Fire Extinguisher1699 - Pirsch-Standard Fire Extinguisher
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Pirsch-Standard Fire Extinguisher. Nickel over brass. Small dent on side and strap hanger missing otherwise good condition.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Maxim Fire Extinguisher1700 - Maxim Fire Extinguisher
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Maxim Fire Extinguisher with back strap. Nickel over brass. Overall good condition.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Ad for Hayward Fire Grenades w/example1701 - Ad for Hayward Fire Grenades w/example
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Harper's Magazine Advertisement for early Fire Grenades with the Fire Grenade pictured. The Hayward Hand Grenade Fire Extinguisher. Clear cornfl...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Two Hazelton High Pressure Fire Keg1702 - Two Hazelton High Pressure Fire Keg
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Two Hazelton High Pressure Fire Keg. Barrel shaped with hoops. Large metal ring fastened to neck for carrying. Amber glass, half gallon size. Each mea
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Cobalt Blue Glass Fire Grenade1703 - Cobalt Blue Glass Fire Grenade
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Cobalt Blue Glass Fire Grenade with shoulders and diamond motif. Full with original seal. No chips or cracks. 7 1/4 inches tall.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Rare Anchor shaped Wire Handle with two Grenades1704 - Rare Anchor shaped Wire Handle with two Grenades
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Rare Anchor shaped Wire Handle with two Cobalt Blue Grenades
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Three Harkness Fire Grenade1705 - Three Harkness Fire Grenade
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Three Harkness Fire Grenades in tiered wire rack. The Variant style has its original paper label. Cobalt blue glass, no chips or cracks. Each measures
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Ajax Chemical Fire Extinguisher1706 - Ajax Chemical Fire Extinguisher
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Ajax Chemical Fire Extinguisher. Embossed glass bottle with ground glass lid and top. No chips or cracks. 12 1/2 inches tall.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Three S.F. Hayward's Hand Fire Grenades1707 - Three S.F. Hayward's Hand Fire Grenades
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Three S.F. Hayward's Hand Fire Grenades in wire rack. Pat Aug 8, 1871. Embossed on three of four round panels. Cobalt blue. Two full with origin...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Two Harden Star Fire Grenades1708 - Two Harden Star Fire Grenades
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Two Harden Star Fire Grenades. Both aqua in color and full of liquid in wire rack. No chips or cracks. Each measures 6 1/2 inches tall.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Very Early Unembossed Fire Grenade1709 - Very Early Unembossed Fire Grenade
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Unembossed Fire Grenade probably one of the oldest. Globular and vertical ribbing all around. Original seal, full without chips or cracks. 5 1/2 inche
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Harden's "Quilted" Fire Grenade1710 - Harden's "Quilted" Fire Grenade
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Harden's "Quilted" Fire Grenade with original paper label. Some chips around original seal, full. 6 1/2 inches tall.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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UNIC Fire Grenade1711 - UNIC Fire Grenade
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UNIC Fire Grenade, made in France 1869-1884. Amber glass. Chips around original seal, full. 6 inches tall.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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