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Spring, 2013 LIVE Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationWashtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor/Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48103, United States

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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.
Please read all of the Terms and Conditions of this auction prior to bidding.
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Merchants & Mfg. Insurance Co. Sign2195 - Merchants & Mfg. Insurance Co. Sign
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"131" Merchants and Manufacturers Insurance Co. Brass Outdoor Corner Sign. Fire and Marine. Mfg. by G.N. Black Sign Co. Mate to previous l...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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National Fire Insurance Copper Bldg. Sign2196 - National Fire Insurance Copper Bldg. Sign
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National Fire Insurance Copper and Brass Office Building Outdoor Sign. Beveled edge. Excellent condition. 34 X 44 inches.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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The Home Insurance Co. Outdoor Bldg. Sign2197 - The Home Insurance Co. Outdoor Bldg. Sign
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The Home Insurance Company Brass Home Office Outdoor Building Sign. Raised letters. Excellent condition. 36 inch diameter.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Fire Assn' of Philadelphia Reverse Glass Sign2198 - Fire Assn' of Philadelphia Reverse Glass Sign
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Fire Association of Philadelphia Reverse Glass Sign. F.A. 1817. Comes in original oak frame. Some minor staining otherwise very good condition. 35 X 2
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Lafayette Life Insurance Company Sign2199 - Lafayette Life Insurance Company Sign
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Lafayette Life Insurance Company Sign. Prismatic Hanging Sign, tin over cardboard. A few rubs otherwise very good condition. Bastian Bros. Rochester,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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R.T. Whelpley Fire Apparatus Calendar2200 - R.T. Whelpley Fire Apparatus Calendar
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Rare R.T. Whelpley Fire Apparatus and Supplies Calendar, Chicago. No pad, dog eared edges otherwise excellent condition. 11 1/2 X 14 inches.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Pittsburg Underwriters Reverse Glass Sign2201 - Pittsburg Underwriters Reverse Glass Sign
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Pittsburg Underwriters of Pennsylvania Reverse Glass Sign. Very good original condition. Framed under glass in period frame. 32 X 24 inches overall.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Fidelity-Phenix Fire Insurance Co. Porc. Sign2202 - Fidelity-Phenix Fire Insurance Co. Porc. Sign
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Fidelity-Phenix Fire Insurance Co. Porc. Sign. Metal loss at bottom left and edge chips otherwise good condition. 18 X 13 inches.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Phoenix Insurance Co. Advertising Sign2203 - Phoenix Insurance Co. Advertising Sign
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Phoenix Insurance Company Gesso Dimensional Advertising Sign. Large and impressive dramatic relief. Hartford, Conn. Cincinnati Department Established
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Babcock Holloway 1878 Representation Model2204 - Babcock Holloway 1878 Representation Model
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Babcock Holloway 1878 Representation Model of Horizontal Chemical Engine. Hand carved wood. Purported to have been built by the Elder Brothers of Bron
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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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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