Presentation Fire Trumpet
Coin Silver
Circa 1853
"We lend our aid in time of need."
Repousse flower and fruit decoration on bell and mouthpiece, leaf and vine engraving at top of horn, in an engraved cartouche formed by two intertwined fire hoses is "PRESENTED / To / MICHAEL HINES, Esq / By the Members of / Torrent Fire Co. / No. 5. / In Token of their Esteem / April 9th 1853," engraving of a pumper with a "5" on it as well as an eagle on a shield with stars and stripes and clutched in it's beak, a banner reading "We lend our aid in time of need." The mouthpiece indented with pinhole and a few very small dents in the cylinder. Approximately 22-inches in height.
232-8
Price: $11,750
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