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Fire Fighting Gallery

Atlantic Steam Fire Engine No 2
Possibly Maine
Original Sepia Tone Photograph

As depicted, mounted on a nice cardstock...horse drawn steam pumper. Fireman wearing helmets positioned with house; standers-by and a large dog. As a side note: The engine name was used by companies in Portland, Camden and Oakland, Maine; also Chicopee, Massachusetts. (The modern frame: 15 x 13.25-inches; sight-size: 10.75 x 8.75-inches)

Price: $575

527-8

"Lafayette Hose Company"
Ceremonial Parade Fire Hat
Probably Pennsylvania
Hand painted
Circa 1840

This example, painted red, is painted on the front with inscription Lafayette Hose Company done in gold with black trim within blue ribbon with gold trim and scrolled ends. Within the gold lozenge with ornate scrolls and red trim is a portrait. The back displays "FA" done in highly stylized gold lettering with red trim.
The underside of brim painted red black. This hat has extensive restoration.
(Height: 6.5 inches; width: 12 inches; depth: 13.25 inches.)

Price: $4,585

339-11

Unique Large Wood Presentation Fire Trumpet
Wilmington, Delaware to Conshohocken, Pennsylvania Association
Circa 1879

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.

Price: $16,000

232-57

Woven Wool Firefighter Parade Belt
"Independent 1" - SOLD

Woven white wool fireman's parade belt with red trim; stenciled in black "INDEPENDENT" and "1" on the slide; closes with two hidden brown leather belts and buckles; mothing, sewn repairs, and dark staining.

110-281 - SOLD

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

Leather Fireman's Parade Belt

Decorated in white, red and black colors, and a "3" and the word "TREASURE." Very good condition, with some small cracks and scattered slight paint loss, which is noted for accuracy.

Price: $265
(X 26)

348-82

Wooden Hook & Ladder Pull Toy

Measures 48-inches in length.

Price: $675

369-2

Silver Plated Match Holder
Fireman and hydrant
Circa 1870-80

Dimensions: 6-inches high.

Price: $1,175

232-74

Silver Fireman's Medal
Circa 1889

A silver medal bar and pendant attached to a white silk ribbon with "Hydrant Hose / to / GREGG HOSE / TRUMANSBURG / GENEVA, N.Y., / SEPT. 12, / 1889" printed in red letters. The medal bar, approximately 1 ½-inches long, has a pin back and is engraved "ORGANIZED 1880" on the obverse. The pendant, approximately 1 ¾-inches x 1 ¼-inches, is engraved "HYDRANT HOSE Co. 1. GENEVA N.Y." around the image of a fire hose cart, there are also cast images of a hydrant, crossed hoses, and a fireman's hat all surrounded by a wreath. The reverse of the pendant is signed "C. G. BRAXMAR / 36 CORTLANDT ST. / NEW YORK." The medal is tarnished but in otherwise fine condition, the ribbon is lightly soiled and toned, with fraying on the bottom.

Price: $375

110-265

Painted Leather Fireman's Hat Plate

Dimensions: 4.75 by 8.75-inches.

Price: $1,150

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Fire Fighting Gallery

Atlantic Steam Fire Engine No 2 Possibly Maine Original Sepia Tone Photograph

"Lafayette Hose Company" Ceremonial Parade Fire Hat Probably Pennsylvania Hand painted Circa 1840

Unique Large Wood Presentation Fire Trumpet Wilmington, Delaware to Conshohocken, Pennsylvania Association Circa 1879

Woven Wool Firefighter Parade Belt "Independent 1" - SOLD

New York City Veteran Fireman's Association Large Photograph of Firefighters New York Fire Department Circa 1886