JAN GELB (1906-1978): OF FIRE AND ICEOilon board, titled and inscribed 'by Jan Gelb' on the reverse.
17 1/2 x 22 in., 24 x 28 in. (frame).
Condition
Surface soiling. Otherwise in good condition.
Not withstanding...
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WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT RIFLE.33 WINModel 1886 Winchester rifle, .33 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) Cartridge. Serial number 140559. Barrel marked, "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW...
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TADE (TADEUSZ) STYKA (POLISH 1889-1954)TADE(TADEUSZ) STYKA (POLISH 1889-1954)
Portrait of Jayne Manners , circa 1940-1945
oil on canvas
104.5 x 76.5 cm (41 1/8 x 30 1/8 in.)
signed lower left
PROVENANCE
Gift of the...
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Jan Martin McGuire
(American, b. 1955)
Firein the Grass, 2009
acrylic on panel
signed Jan Martin McGuire (lower right)
12 x 12 inches
The Laumeister Collection from The Bennington Center for the Arts, Bennington, Vermont...
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FOUR FIRE-THEMED PUZZLE ITEMS 19TH CENTURYFOURFIRE-THEMED PUZZLE ITEMS, 19th Century, Two "Fire Engine Picture Puzzle" boxes, 9" x 12", a strip puzzle depicting a fire scene and a framed completed puzzle depicting a...
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STERLING SILVER AND ENAMEL FIRE BADGE19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 2.5”., 19th Century, Hanger and medallion. Depicts "Union 13 Fire Co." and an early hand pumper. Dimensions: Height 2.5". Provenance: The Collection...
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BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT BADGE CIRCA 1850HEIGHT 3”.BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT BADGE, Circa 1850, Engraved "Boston Fire Department Asst. Engineer" around a horse-drawn steam fire engine. Faint owner's name scratch-engraved...
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SMALL GOLD SHIELD-TYPE FIRE BADGE DATED1866 HEIGHT 1.25”.SMALL GOLD SHIELD-TYPE FIRE BADGE, Dated 1866, Engraved "Eagle Hose 2 Co.". Reverse etched "WSB Akron". Dimensions: Height 1.25". Provenance: The Collection...
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FIVE FIRE BADGES 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURYHEIGHTS FROM 2.5” TO 4”.FIVE FIRE BADGES, 19th/Early 20th Century, A "Somerville Fire Alarm Fire Department", a "President Manchester Fire Commissioners", and three...
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KEARSARGE 3 FIRE DEPARTMENT BADGE 19THCENTURY HEIGHT 2.75”.KEARSARGE 3 FIRE DEPARTMENT BADGE, 19th Century, Engraved "2nd Asst. Kearsarge 3 Portsmouth" around a spread-wing eagle and an Amoskeag steam fire...
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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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PAINTED LEATHER FIRE BUCKET 19TH CENTURYHEIGHT 12.5”.PAINTED LEATHER FIRE BUCKET, 19th Century, "E.H.&L. School" in red lettering against a green ground with red trim. Original paper label "James Boyd & Sons...
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ETCHED RED FLASHED GLASS PANEL WITHFIRE SCENE 19TH CENTURY DIAMETER 7.5”. FIRE SCENE, 19th Century, Depicts a burning building surrounded by fire wagons and apparatus. Beveled edges. Dimensions: Diameter...
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RARE PAIR OF MATCHING NICKEL-PLATEDFIRE LANTERNS 19TH CENTURY HEIGHTS 17”. FIRE LANTERNS, 19th Century, Beveled glass fronts etched "A.F.D. 3". Most likely from an early steam fire engine. Dimensions: Heights...
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DIETZ KING FIRE DEPARTMENT LANTERN WITHMOUNTING BRACKET LATE 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 17”. MOUNTING BRACKET, Late 19th Century, Nickel plated. Dimensions: Height 17". Provenance: The Collection of Chuck and Jan...
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DIETZ FIRE DEPARTMENT LANTERN 19TH CENTURYHEIGHT 14.5”.DIETZ FIRE DEPARTMENT LANTERN, 19th Century, Nickel and brass. Stamped on base "Fire & Extrmfg Co. Chicago IL Pat 1886". Original wire cage. Dimensions: Height...
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RARE SILVER PRESENTATION PARADE TORCHFOR FIRE COMPANY #24 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 40”. FOR FIRE COMPANY #24, 19th Century, Torch embellished with a spread-wing eagle with chains and several images of a saint,...
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GAMEWELL FIRE ALARM EARLY 20TH CENTURYHEIGHT 26.5”. WIDTH 12”. BELL DIAMETER 10”.GAMEWELL FIRE ALARM, Early 20th Century, Decoratively carved oak case with a large brass bell and original "The Gamewell...
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TWO LEATHER FIRE HELMET SHIELDS 19THCENTURY HEIGHTS 7.5”.TWO LEATHER FIRE HELMET SHIELDS, 19th Century, One black and one red. Dimensions: Heights 7.5". Provenance: The Collection of Chuck and Jan Deluca....
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RARE PAINTED LEATHER FIRE HELMET SHIELD19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 8”., 19th Century, "1st Asst. Engineer F.W.G." around a medallion of three crossed trumpets and a fire panoply. Dimensions: Height 8". Provenance:...
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RARE PAINTED LEATHER FIRE HELMET SHIELD19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 8”., 19th Century, "Chief G.W.D." around a horse-drawn steam fire engine. Dimensions: Height 8". Provenance: The Collection of Chuck and Jan Deluca....
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FIRE TRUMPET 18TH CENTURY LENGTH 18”.FIRETRUMPET, 18th Century, Nickel and silver plated with ropework. North Reading fire badge attached to ropework. Dimensions: Length 18". Provenance: The Collection of Chuck...
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EXCEEDINGLY RARE COLLAPSIBLE SPEAKINGTRUMPET WITH FIRE CHIEF PRESENTATION 19TH CENTURY LENGTH EXTENDED 16”. TRUMPET WITH FIRE CHIEF PRESENTATION, 19th Century, Silver plated. Engraved with a steam fire engine,...
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FIRE CHIEF'S TAKE-UP REEL 19TH CENTURYHEIGHT 8”.FIRE CHIEF'S TAKE-UP REEL, 19th Century, Brass wheel and body. Stamped "The Gamewell F.A.Tel. CO. New York". The reel held paper that would be stamped with the...
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FIRE CHIEF'S DESKTOP TAPPER ALARM 19THCENTURY HEIGHT 6”.FIRE CHIEF'S DESKTOP TAPPER ALARM, 19th Century, Brass alarm on an oak base. Brass "The Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Co. New York" plaque mounted on...
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CAST IRON FIRE ALARM EARLY 20TH CENTURYHEIGHT 8”.CAST IRON FIRE ALARM, Early 20th Century, Painted red. Stamped "Gamewell Aux. Fire Alarm Co.". Dimensions: Height 8". Provenance: The Collection of Chuck and...
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TWO BRASS FIRE-RELATED ITEMS 19TH/EARLY20TH CENTURY LENGTHS 12" AND 15”.TWO BRASS FIRE-RELATED ITEMS, 19th/Early 20th Century, A fire hose nozzle and a lantern bracket stamped "Seagrave Cove Columbus O". Dimensions:...
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TWO HARDENS STAR GLASS FIRE GRENADEEXTINGUISHERS LATE 19TH CENTURY HEIGHTS 7". EXTINGUISHERS, Late 19th Century, Both in bright blue. Each with "Star" in raised lettering on a star-shaped medallion and "Hardens...
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SET OF THREE HAYWARD'S GLASS FIRE GRENADEEXTINGUISHERS LATE 19TH CENTURY GRENADE HEIGHTS 6.75". BASKET LENGTH 15.5". EXTINGUISHERS, Late 19th Century, Complete with original wire basket. Grenades in light blue,...
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LEATHER FIRE HELMET 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT9”.LEATHER FIRE HELMET, 19th Century, Painted black. High eagle holder grasps a shield. Dimensions: Height 9". Provenance: The Collection of Chuck and Jan Deluca....
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LEATHER FIRE HELMET 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT11”.LEATHER FIRE HELMET, 19th Century, Painted red. High eagle holder clutches a "Hanley Hose 1" shield. Gold and black painted "1869" on back. Dimensions: Height 11"....
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CHOICE CAIRNS LEATHER FIRE HELMET 19THCENTURY HEIGHT 9.5”.CHOICE CAIRNS LEATHER FIRE HELMET, 19th Century, Painted white. High eagle holder grasps a shield depicting horse-drawn steam fire engine. Dimensions:...
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RARE PRESENTATION FIRE HELMET 19TH CENTURYHEIGHT 9.5”.RARE PRESENTATION FIRE HELMET, 19th Century, Painted white. High eagle holder grasps a shield depicting a horse-drawn wagon and "Asst. Engineer Kearney Fire...
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1860 Letter to Samuel Colt from H. RichardsonRegarding a Call for Arms 1p approx. 9.25 x 10.75 in. Richmond VA 26 Jan. 1860. Signed by Wm. H. Richardson Adjutant Genl. of Virginia. To Samuel Colt requesting an exchange...
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Brevet Brigadier General James M. Ruggles1st & 3rd Illinois Cavalry Civil War Archive 69 letters and documents; 1 diary; 2 presidential appointments; Veteran's hat; 2 shoulder straps; and coin purse with 19 coins....
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Letters Between the Sturges BrothersMost Antebellum Including J.R. Sturges 3rd GA Infantry KIA These 58 letters encompass a "snapshot" of antebellum life in the South.Samuel Sturges (1774-1831) was born in Fairfield...
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