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Firefighting Art
Broadside
Firemen's Muster
Hingham, Massachusetts Fair
1880
As depicted, am advertising broadside by the Old Colony R.R. announcing the Hingham Fair on September 14 and 15 1880 with a Firemen's Muster on the 14th and a "Grand Open Air Concert" on the 15th - all for a seventy-five cent round trip ticket from Boston. The piece has not examined out of frame. (Frame 21-inches x 27-inches, view 21-inches x 27-inches.)
Price: $1,285
743-3
Lithograph
Firemen's Muster
Merrimack Square
Manchester, New Hampshire
Circa 1859
As depicted, an oversized, remarkably detailed lithograph of September 15th, 1859 Firemen's Muster in Merrimack Square, Manchester, New Hampshire, printed by Endicott & Co., NYC circa 1861, light toning, stains, horizontal tear on right side, not examined out of frame. (33-inches x 48-inches framed, 27.75-inches x 42.25-inches view.)
Price: $5,785
743-1
Carved Marble Plaque
Steamer-Fire Engine
Anonymous
19th Century
As depicted, a most unusual and successful work, perhaps created by a talented stone cutter who was also a member of a volunteer fire department. The work is mounted in a contemporary frame.
Dimensions: 11.25 by 11.75-inch frame, 7.5 by 7-inch sight-size.
Price: $5,750
339-18
American White Painted Tinware
Presentation Fire Horn
As depicted, in original white paint; mounted with brass shield inscribed, "SECOND ASSISTANT ENGINEER FIRE DEPARTMENT/ M.M.B. WETMORE"
(Length: 18-inches.)
Price: $2,565
541-6
Modern Double Ahren's Engine
Painted by James Fanning and Frank Elder
Cooper Union, New York City
Circa 1895
Oil on canvas
As depicted, a double engine by Ahren's Manufacturing Co., Cincinnati, Ohio
The work was neatly removed from stretcher with the clever framer using the 1.25-inch tack edge as a border. The piece is framed under Plexiglas; condition is excellent. (Frame: 45.25 x 33.25 inches; view: 39.25 x 27 inches.)
Price: $7,685
232-153
FIREFIGHTING
Extremely Rare Presentation Trumpet
Cranberry cut to clear...
19th Century
Probably presented to an honored fire chief upon retirement. A cranberry and leaf motif within cross-banded grid. Published, page 234 of Hot Stuff-Firefighting Collectibles by Andrew G. Gurka. (Height: 16-inches.)
Price: $17,450
505-27
Jacob G. Bauman (Active circa 1870)
Firehouse Memorial Picture-Tribute to Firefighters
Signed on lower right: J.G. Baumann, Artist
Detroit, Michigan, Circa 1870
Features an eagle perched atop the stars and stripes shield with a banner reading “Liberty and Prosperity” above the heat and fiery light of a conflagration...and a firefighter rescuing a child
Oil on canvas
Little is known of the life and work of Jacob Baumann, Arthur Hopkin Gibson, in Artists of Early Michigan, A Biographical Dictionary of Artists Native to or Active In Michigan 1701-1900 (Detroit, Michigan, 1975) page 47, offers only scant information: Jacob Baumann was an amateur artist working in Detroit, who studied at the German-American Seminary in Detroit during the year 1875. His only other known work, depicting the old Tollgate at Gratoit and Mack Streets in Detroit is known from a photocopy in the Burton Historical Collection of the Detroit Public Library, mentioned in the Detroit News, July 26, 1925, The Metropolitan Section, Page 5.
This unusual painting commemorates the life of a heroic firefighter...The central design-composed of a flag, helmet, floral wreath and accouterments-appears to be painted from life. Other vignettes include a steam engine, a firefighter rescuing a child, and a stack of firefighter’s equipment including a coiled hose, hook, trumpet, leather belt labeled Red Jacket”; helmet with badge also labeled “Red Jacket” along with “4” and “J.P.”, the American flag, and a bouquet of flowers. The two vignettes of firefighting activity were probably inspired by the popular series of lithographs by Currier and Ives from the 1850s and early 1860s entitles “The Life Of A Fireman.”
Literature: American Expressions of Liberty (Mingei International Museum, 1996) and will appear in American Visions of Freedom and Liberty (Virginia Historical Society.) Also, The Billy Pearson Collection of American Folk Art, by David A. Schorsch.
The picture, mounted in a custom frame has been relined and there is minor in-painting. (29-inch x 35-inch view area; overall: 35-inch x 41-inches.)
Price: On Request
232-53
Watercolor
Fairy Hose Cart-5
E.J. Lines Foreman
Signed...Henry C. Curtis
27 Congress Avenue
A scene depicting an early hose cart with fireman in parade hat.
The work is mounted in a period painted frame and as depicted has stains.
Frame: 19.75 by 16 inches; View: 15.5 by 11.5 inches.
Price: $8,500
339-3
Color Lithograph On Metal
Steam Fire Engine
Early 20th Century
Anonymous...advertising
As depicted, with folded edges and in fine condition with bright color.
(15 by 21-inches.)
Price: $525
232-115
Extremely Rare Fireman
Chalk Ware Figure
Painted...American
19th Century
One of the few extant figures...with detailed facial details including spectacular handlebar mustache; wearing black helmet with red badge, red jacket; white breeches and red-cuffed black boots. The fireman leans on his trumpet resting on hydrant...the square base is painted green and is molded with circles above zigzag band. A repaired crack runs from right hip to left knee; also, some base repair...nonetheless, very attractive, wonderful and rare. (Height: 14.25-inches.)
Price: $12,550
339-17
Silver Plated and Engraved
Presentation Fire Trumpet
By Meriden & Co.
Cast, lined, and ornamented with elaborate decoration
Presented to H.B. Phalen from Charles H. Brody Hook And Ladder Company #1, Cochituate Massachusetts, 1881.
Dimensions: 21.5-inches.
Price: $3,650
541-9
Presentation Cane
By The Ardsley Hose Company
As A Token Of Esteem
Presented to: W.C. Lawrence
April 11, 1911
As depicted, cast, chased and engraved handle on rosewood stick.
Typical dings and dents on ends of grip with all else very good.
Dimensions: 32.5-inches long.
Price: $850
541-8
Hat Box
Volunteer Firefighters
By Joseph S. Tillinghast
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Circa 1835
With Nantucket History
Depicted on this extremely rare and important bandbox...the engine received in 1830 by Eagle Engine Company 13 of New York City; this company was in existence at the time of the reorganization of the NY Fire department in 1783. "In 1830", writes Mr. Zophar Mills in Our Firefighters-"they had their new engine-the first one in the city that was silver plated, and probably the only one in this country whose brass work was silver plated. The engine was painted black, gold striped, highly polished, and the back had Jupiter hurling thunderbolts painted on it in the best style of art. She was the most elegant engine seen in those days, and all expense of decoration was paid for by the company and their friends." (Zophar Mills was unanimously elected a member of this company in 1832.)
The integrity of this box remains intact with only the typical vestiges of time evident; imperfections and soiling of lid with all else being generally good. Pasted inside the cover is the manufacturer's label, on which is recorded the owner's name-Elizabeth F. Gardner-Nantucket-North Shore; owners name again inscribed in ink on exterior of lid and base. (Height: 14 3/8-inches; width: 20.5-inches; depth: 16.25-inches.)
Price: $14,000
339-16
GRAND FIREMAN'S MUSTER
Worcester, Massachusetts
Certificate of Victory
Honoring Edward Hopkins Engine Company No. 2
Hopkinton, Massachusetts
Circa 1858
Bronze, silver and gold inks
To honor the Edward Hopkins Engine Co. No. 2 for their remarkable performance at the 1858 Fireman's Muster at Worcester, Massachusetts, Mayor Davis had a special certificate printed in gold and silver on fine cardboard for each member of the company. The certificate lists the names of all of the members of the company, as well as their accomplishments and prizes, the names of all the other companies involved in the muster, a description of the Hopkinton Fire Dept, and a quote from the Worcester Transcript. The card was printed by Alfred Mudge & Son, Boston. Excellent condition, not examined out of frame; frame is not period...gilding is flaking. Includes printed copies of text about the Muster which mentions the printed broadsides; also, a copy of photograph of Edward Hopkins No. 2 fire barn in Woodville [Hopkinton] Massachusetts with a large sign over the door-CHAMPION OF 1858. (27.25-inches x 21.25-inches view, 30.25-inches x 24.25-inches framed.)
Price: $3,250
743-2
Enterprise Coffee Grinder
Philadelphia
Late 19th Century
As depicted, remaining in original paint; wonderful eagle on shield festooned with leafy decoration, centered by ribbon recording manufacturer's name and address. Drawer is possibly a replacement.
Dimensions: 27.5-inches high, 24-inches wide, 19.25-inches deep.
Price: $1,895
339-19
New York City
Veteran Fireman's Association
Large Photograph of Firefighters
New York Fire Department
Circa 1886
There were several noted VFA activities during 1886 with the largest assemblage of some 250 veteran fire fighter's being October 28th; the unveiling of The Statue of Liberty.
This large print (photo process) depicts a group portrait imposed on a realistic rendering of NYC. The work is mounted within an outstanding frame with applied composition firefighting motifs. The piece was never opened since framing; upper corner helmets need restoration…as depicted, all else fine.
Frame: 47 x 35.25 inches; view: 39.5 x 25.5 inches; the print itself measures 34 by 19.5-inches. (We have a great frame restoration specialist.)
Please refer to Costello, The History Of The New York Fireman, page 763.
Price: $3,750
232-127
Wooden Hook & Ladder Pull Toy
Measures 48-inches in length.
Price: $675
369-2
Unique Large Wood Presentation Fire Trumpet
Wilmington, Delaware to Conshohocken, Pennsylvania Association
Circa 1879 - SOLD
This unique wood presentation fire trumpet is approximately 55-inches long. It has an inscription painted in black letters with red and gilt highlights that reads “Presented to / Washington S.F.E.H. & L. Co. No. 7 / Of Wilmington Del. By / The Secret Eight Of / Washington H, & S, F, E, Co, No, 1 Of / Conshohocken PA. / Dec, 24, 1879.” The mouthpiece is detachable and there are two movable rings with black tasseled rope attached. We are awaiting what the consignor states “is a considerable amount of paperwork” that will accompany the piece.
232-57 - SOLD
Outstanding Oil On Panel
Eagle Engine Company
New York City.
Oil On Board
First Half 19th Century - SOLD
"In 1830" writes Mr. Zophar Mills, "the company was mostly Quakers of the highest respectability. They were generally merchants and merchants clerks. They had their new engine-the first one in this city that was silver plated, and probably the only one in this country whose brass work was silver plated. The engine was painted black, gold striped, highly polished. She was the most elegant engine ever seen in those days, and all this expense of decoration was paid for by the company and their friends."1
The picture is painted on clear white-wood; panel is chamfered on all sides. Extremely minor re-touch otherwise superb in all aspects. Frame: 23 by 19.5 inches; View: 17.75 by 14 inches.
1 Our Fireman The History Of The New York Fire Departments From 1609 To 1887 by Augustine Costello, page 589.
339-5 - SOLD
No. 13 Eagle
Eagle Engine Company
New York City.
Oil On Board
First Half 19th Century
Signed, I. Tice - SOLD
"In 1830" writes Mr. Zophar Mills, "the company was mostly Quakers of the highest respectability. They were generally merchants and merchants clerks. They had their new engine-the first one in this city that was silver plated, and probably the only one in this country whose brass work was silver plated. The engine was painted black, gold striped, highly polished. She was the most elegant engine ever seen in those days, and all this expense of decoration was paid for by the company and their friends."1
The picture is painted on pine and remains in original condition; having minor losses and never cleaned as depicted. (15.25 by 11.25 inches.)
1 Our Fireman The History Of The New York Fire Departments From 1609 To 1887 by Augustine Costello, page 589.
339-4 - SOLD
Portrait Of A Volunteer Firefighter
Engine Company 32
New York City
By W. Effie
Circa 1839
Collection of Harold V. Smith, Esq - SOLD
Oil on canvas portrait of an early 19th century firefighter, wearing Engine 32 badge and standing in front of gooseneck type engine with painted panel of the Seal of the City of New York, with his hat resting on the carriage, unsigned, relined with writing from original canvas copied onto lining "Property of / Harold V. Smith, Esq. / My painting / [under this dated and signed by] / W. Effie / 1839." Fine condition. (Harold V. Smith, Esq., was the President of the Home Insurance Protection Company, and one of the - if not the - foremost collectors of fire memorabilia in America of his time. He also published or had published some of the most important references on the subject. Other information available.
(23.75-inches x 20.5-inches frame, 18.75-inches x 15.5-inches view.)
339-14 - SOLD
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