Two Fireman's Porcelain OccupationalShaving Mugs
Late 19th/Early 20th Century
comprising an example identified J. A. Baker in gilt lettering and depicting a steam fire pumper against a blue wrap, and an example...
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CHARLES MORRIS YOUNG (1869-1964)On DarbyCreek, 1925
signed and dated "Chas Morris Young" lower right
oil on canvas, 29 1/4 by 40 in.
Edward T. Stotesbury P.A.F.A. Prize, 1925
Charles Morris Young’s enduring legacy...
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PHILADELPHIA VENDING CO. 1 CENT NO.1 ADVERTISER CAST I...Philadelphia Vending Co. 1 Cent No. 1 Advertiser Cast Iron Match Box Vendor. Philadelphia, 1905. Also could have been made by Specialty Mfg. Co., according...
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COLLECTION OF POLYCHROME METAL FIREINSURANCE MARKS, 18...Collection of Polychrome Metal Fire Insurance Marks, 18th & 19th Century, fire insurance marks are metal plaques marked with the emblem of the insurance...
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MARA SUPERIOR "A SEA GODDESS" PORCELAINPLATTERMara Superior "A Sea Goddess" Porcelain Platter, a high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, depicting a mermaid swimming amongst fish
Length 18.5 in.
Mara...
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THREE CAST IRON FIRE PLAQUES MOUNTEDON LUCITEAmerican, 19th century, comprising: United Firemen's Insurance Co., Fire Association of Philadelphia, and the Associated Firemen's Insurance Co. of Baltimore, each...
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THREE CAST IRON FIRE MARKSAmerican,19th century, one with remnants of paint, including: United Firemen?s Insurance Company; Fireman?s Insurance Co.; and Fire Association of Philadelphia; largest, 14-1/4 x 12-3/4...
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THREE CAST IRON FIRE MARKSAmerican,19th century, each painted, comprising: Lumberman's Insurance Co.; Mutual Assurance Company for Insuring Houses from Loss by Fire; and Philadelphia Contributionship, largest,...
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MOUNT OCT AIRY FIRE COMPANY LEDGERMountOct Airy Fire Company Ledger, 1804, Philadelphia, leather bound, 8 1/4" x 13". Provenance: Estate of Peter Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut.
Condition:
All lots are sold...
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FIREFIGHTERS OF THE 19TH CENTURY A collectionof 19th century photography of various fire departments and firemen, including 60 tintypes, the majority sixth plates along with some half plates, all matted in a pair of...
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CIVIL WAR-ERA PHILA. PHOTO ALBUM, LINCOLN,GRANTCivil War-era photograph album, Miller & Burlock, Philadelphia, retailed by McAllister Brother, 728 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, highlights include: Abraham and Mary...
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(2) PHILADELPHIA CUT PAPER SILHOUETTEPORTRAITS(lot of 2) Framed American cut paper silhouettes, (one) with label for N. Joseph Englebert Art Shop, 257 South 11th St., Philadelphia, (one) with faintly embossed...
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GEORGE BIDDLE (1885-1973) 'FIRE IN THENIGHT'Framed oil on canvas painting, "Fire in the Night," signed lower right Biddle (George Biddle, Pennsylvania, California, 1885-1973), dated 1936, D. Wigmore Fine Art Inc....
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A Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co., Philadelphia,PA Chromolithographic Framed Tin Advertising Sign
Late 19th Century
manufactured by Wells & Hope Co., Chromo-litho, Iron Show Cards...Philada.
19 1/4 x 27 1/4 inches.
The...
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FOUR VINTAGE CAST IRON FIRE INSURANCEPLAQUES PLAQUES, Baltimore, verso cast 1829, two Philadelphia and United Firemen Pennsylvania, w: 12.5 in. (the largest) (4)...
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Two cast iron fire marks 'Fireman'sAssociation of Philadelphia" circa 1850, 11" x 7.5" and "Green Tree' mark for the Mutual Insurance Co., Philadelphia 8" x 8.5"...
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Large lot of Philadelphia advertisingitems, including Henry Bower Chemical Mfg Co, Disston & Son, Wm H Horstmann Company, E Roussel Perfumer, Chichester Chemical Co, HK Mulford Co, Philadelphia Brewing Co, Franklin...
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PHILADELPHIA, PA STONEWARE PRESENTATIONPITCHERPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania stoneware presentation pitcher, attributed to Richard Remmey , inscribed John Spuck Aug. 8th 1874 , flanked by cobalt tulips, the underside...
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EARLY FIRE PUMP WAGON, CA. 1747Earlyfire pump wagon, ca. 1747. Purportedly made in England for a Philadelphia volunteer fire company. It was in use until the mid 19th c. when it was given to the Pavonia Hose...
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TWO FIRE DEPARTMENT DRESS CAPSTwo firedepartment dress caps, to include one Eureka , D. Klein & Bro., Philadelphia, in red, the other blue with #1 leather head band.
Competitive in-house shipping is available...
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FOUR SCARCE VINTAGE INSURANCE COMPANYGIVEAWAYS EARLY 20TH CENTURY GIVEAWAYS, Early 20th Century, 1) Set of tools from the Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. Eastern Department in original leather case. Includes a...
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(2) Cast iron fire marks, c/o ValiantHose No 2 with embossed fireman (10-1/2" x 5-7/8), The Mutual Assurance Company for Insuring Houses from Loss by Fire Philadelphia with embossed tree (12-1/4" x 8-3/8")...
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(2) United Firemen's Insurance Philadelphiacast iron fire marks, embossed initials "UF", c/o fire pumper (9-1/2" x 12"), American eagle (7-3/4" x 11")...
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(2) Fire Association of Philadelphiacast iron fire marks, embossed fire hydrant & hose, initials "FA", c/o red painted (11-1/2" x 7-1/2") , unpainted (10-3/4" x 7-1/2")...
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AMERICAN FIRE INSURANCE PLAQUE. Nineteenthcentury, cast iron. "FA" with snake for Fire Association of Philadelphia. Traces of paint. Pockmarked with rust. 11.5"h. 7.25"w....
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WWII EVERY FIRE IS SABOTAGE HITLER TOJOPOSTER United States,Circa 1943Features caricatures of Adolf Hitler, Hideki Tojo, and Benito Mussolini with a black X over his body with fire prevention strategies underneath....
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Fine and rare books: various topicsrelated to Turkey and Greece consisting of: Cramer John Anthony. A GEOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL DESCRIPTION OF ASIA MINOR. 2 Vols. Oxford: University Press 1832; de Tchihatcheff...
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Presentation US M1860 Naval Cutlassby Ames 26" blade marked Ames and on the reverse an anchor and dated 1861.? Leather covered handle brass cupped guard with brass pommel.? Engraved on the cupped guard To Andrew...
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Five Richard Kidder Meade, Jr. ConfederateCivil War Letters, Civil War Era Photographs, Paintings, Meade Family Archive Virginia, 1861-1862: letter from Fort Sumter, March 21, 1861, to sister Julia Meade (1830-1906),...
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1 piece. Painted Metal AdvertisingSign. "Agency Delaware Insurance Company... of Philadelphia Fire Marine." [Philadelphia], [ca. 1850-1900]. 26 x 18 inches (660 x 457 mm). Occasionally scuffed. With image...
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Simplex copper and brass fire extinguisher19th century Lighthouse shape with loop handle and brass plaque. "No 2 x 6, Simplex Extinguisher, In case of fire. strike the knob. Mather & Platt Ld. Manchester, London"....
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1 piece. [Franklin, Benjamin.] [PhiladelphiaContributionship.] Deed of Settlement of The Society for Insuring Houses From Loss by Fire, In and Near Philadelphia. [Philadelphia], [ca 1787.] 4to, 8pp. Scattered light...
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1 piece. Color Lithograph. Spieler,Charles H. "The Old Philadelphia Fire Department. Period of 1850. 'The Great Engine Contest... July 7th, 1850 at 5th and Market Sts'." Philadelphia, 1882. 23 1/2 x 19 1/4...
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[Naval History] Histories of the U.S.Navy and Great Britain Lot of 6. Cooper James Fenimore (1789-1851). The History of the Navy of the United States of America. Tp lacking. This appears to be an abridged edition...
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Set of brass fire tools and stand Ball top stand, tongs, shovel, and poker together with a brass fire blower (modern) and hanging bell and striker 5 pieces. PROVENANCE: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman....
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Group of three cast-iron firemarks pennsylvania, 19th century Each of oval form, including: two Fire Association of Philadelphia firemarks and one United Fireman's Insurance Company of Philadelphia firemark...
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