A few examples of appraisal values for
FIRE ENGINE

• RARE 19TH CENTURY FIREMAN'S PRESENTATION
  RARE 19TH CENTURY FIREMAN'S PRESENTATION TRUMPETRare 19th Century Fireman's Presentation Trumpet. "Presented to : S.F.E. No. 1; (Steam Fire Engine 1), Prof Hadley April, 1867. C.A. Vose Foreman". Fancy Engraving and 3-Dimensional Images. 17 1/2" ta
• A Copper and Wood Horse-Drawn Steam-Powered
  A Copper and Wood Horse-Drawn Steam-Powered Fire Engine Model Late 19th Century and later model of a circa 1870s engine produced by Amoskeag Locomotive Works in Manchester, New Hampshire. mounted to wood base with affixed brass plaque engraved Manchester. Overall height 17 x width of base 37 1/2 x depth 15; height of model 15 x width 33 x depth 9 inches. Another plaque affixed to base reads Rebuilt By / N.A. DiRaddo & E.L. Grant / Camden, N.J. / 1968. Nicholas DiRaddo worked as a machinist at a radio factory in Camden and presumably created engine models as a hobby. Two of his models are in the collection of the National Museum of American History. E.L. Grant likely refers to his brother-in-law, Elmer Grant. Property from the Collection of James Carpenter, Montague, New Jersey
• Two Fireman's Porcelain Occupational
  Two Fireman's Porcelain Occupational Shaving 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 identified Wm. B. Peake in gilt lettering and depicting a fire wagon marked Wm. Penn / No. 18. undersides unmarked. Height of larger 3 7/8 inches. The William Penn Hose Company No. 18 was organized on February 3, 1830, in Kensington, Philadelphia. The firm operated exclusively as a hose company until 1864 when it acquired a steam fire engine and began to serve as a steam fire engine company. The company's service in this capacity continued until 1871 when the city of Philadelphia established a paid fire department. U.S. Federal Census returns from 1920 identify a William Peake (circa 1875-1956) working as a fireman in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was born in England and immigrated to the United States with his wife, Mary, in 1892. According to early census records, Peake worked first as a laborer before transitioning to a career as a fireman between 1910 and 1920. Property from the Collection of James Carpenter, Montague, New Jersey
• A Fire Chief's Porcelain Occupational
  A Fire Chief's Porcelain Occupational Shaving Mug Belonging to Charles Higham Early 20th Century bearing the name Chief Charles Higham in gilt lettering, and depicting a horse-drawn fire engine. underside marked CFH/GDM. Height 3 3/4 inches. together with a postcard featuring a patriotic portrait of Chief Higham, dated 1907, along with a cellophane portrait pin, reading Chas. Higham, Chief Engineer, M.F.D., 1902. Charles "Chick" Higham (circa 1867-1933), a native of England, immigrated with his family to the United States by 1870 and ultimately settled in Middletown, New York. In his adulthood, Higham worked as the proprietor of the Commercial House, a well-known hotel for nearly three decades and served for twenty-five years as Chief of the Volunteer Fire Department. He was elected Fire Chief in 1897 and served in that capacity until his health began to decline in 1932. A well-respected member of the community, Higham was appointed to the Legislative Committee of the State Firemen's Association in 1906 and served for many years as the President of the DeWitt Fife, Drum, and Bugle Corps, which in 1932 changed its name to the Charles Higham Fife, Drum, and Bugle Corps in his honor. Property from the Collection of James Carpenter, Montague, New Jersey
• TWO AMERICAN SILVER-PLATE FIREMAN PARADE
  TWO AMERICAN SILVER-PLATE FIREMAN PARADE SPEAKING HORNS 19th century, engraved with fire engines, ect.
• LARGE 25" FIRE ENGINE TRUCK 1930 MODEL
  LARGE 25" FIRE ENGINE TRUCK 1930 MODEL Large 25" 1930 model fire engine truck with wood body and metal and plastic parts, circa 1980. 9" H x 25" L x 9.5" W.
• 1880 OXFORD, NEW YORK TROPHY FIREMAN'S
  1880 OXFORD, NEW YORK TROPHY FIREMAN'S HAILING TRUMPET American Silverplate, with engraved decoration of fire fighting accoutrements, having an inscription that reads "Oxford Fire Parade, Oct 14, 1880. Won on 250 Yard Race by Clark's Independent Hose" Note the fire helmet form ring bosses. 16" x 7 1/2" diam. Scuffs, dents, wear to plating. The Niagara Company No. 2 of Oxford, NY, formed in April of 1859, elected John P. Clark as their Chief Engineer, of Oxford, a position in which he served for over 20 years. Niagara referred to the Fire Engine Pumper they owned.
• FORD FIRE ENGINE 1941FORD FIRE ENGINE,
  FORD FIRE ENGINE 1941FORD FIRE ENGINE, 1941, Made by Seagrave for Ford, October 1941. Painted as a Hanover Fire Department engine. Fully restored. Viewing by appointment only. Please call 508-385-3116 to schedule an appointment., Provenance: From the consignors, Mr. & Mrs. Roger Leslie:We purchased this truck on the way to our friend's home in Plympton. We must have ridden by it several times, until one day we took our grandson, Zachary Terman, with us to purchase the truck. The woman who owned it gave us a price and let us know that the truck was running well but would occasionally overheat. I know very little else about this vehicle.
• GMC 5000 FIRE ENGINE 1961GMC 5000 FIRE
  GMC 5000 FIRE ENGINE 1961GMC 5000 FIRE ENGINE, 1961, Painted as a Norwell Fire Department engine. Fully restored. Viewing by appointment only. Please call 508-385-3116 to schedule an appointment., Provenance: From the consignors, Mr. & Mrs. Roger Leslie:Our friend, Shirley (Schutt) LeCain, came to our house one night to tell us about this truck. However, we were watching television in the "new" room and did not hear her at the door! In the next morning's newspaper was an advertisement Shirley placed for the truck. She thought Roger should buy it because it was the same year we graduated from high school. Roger called about the truck and found out it had come out of Norwell and that its decommissioned sister was located in a Norwell station. Roger and I knew we had to see it! We went to get it from a garage in Kingston. It even had chairs in the back from its time in parades.
• HAND-COLORED LITHOGRAPH OF THE FIRST
  HAND-COLORED LITHOGRAPH OF THE FIRST FIRE ENGINE EVER USED IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 19TH CENTURY ON PAPER, 9" X 12.5" SIGHT. FRAMED 17" X 20.5".HAND-COLORED LITHOGRAPH OF THE FIRST FIRE ENGINE EVER USED IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, 19th Century, Published by A. Brown, Nassau St., New York. Dimensions: On paper, 9" x 12.5" sight. Framed 17" x 20.5".
• LITHOGRAPH DEPICTING VARIOUS TYPES OF
  LITHOGRAPH DEPICTING VARIOUS TYPES OF FIRE ENGINES 20TH CENTURY 17.5" X 13.5" SIGHT. FRAMED 22.5" X 18.5".LITHOGRAPH DEPICTING VARIOUS TYPES OF FIRE ENGINES, 20th Century, By Sackett & Wilhelms Lithographing & Printing Co., New York. Dimensions: 17.5" x 13.5" sight. Framed 22.5" x 18.5".
• THREE KENTON (NO.S 241, 221, 320) CAST
  THREE KENTON (NO.S 241, 221, 320) CAST IRON WAGON TOYSKenton Hardware Company (Ohio). Three cast iron toys, circa 1950. Horse-drawn milk wagon (no. 241) with removable driver. Measures 6" x 12 3/4" x 3 3/4". With original box measuring 4" x 13 1/2" x 6". Two-horse stake wagon (no. 221) with removable driver. Measures 5" x 15" x 3 3/4" not including the wagon canopy. With original box measuring 4" x 11 3/4" x 6". Three-horse fire engine (no. 320). Measures 3 3/4" x 9 1/4" x 2 3/4". With original box measuring 4" x 8" x 3 1/2". Condition Each toy is in great condition, particularly given their age. The box for the fire engine shows some wear.
• TWO KENTON CAST (NO.S 330 & 324) IRON
  TWO KENTON CAST (NO.S 330 & 324) IRON WAGON TOYSKenton Hardware Company (Ohio). Two cast iron toys, circa 1950. Three-horse fire engine (no. 330). Measures 4 3/4" x 13" x 3 3/4". With original box measuring 4" x 11 3/4" x 6". Three-horse hook & ladder (no. 324) with removable driver and ladders. Measures 4" x 11 1/2" x 2 3/4". With original box measuring 4" x 8" x 3 1/4". Condition Both toys are in great condition, particularly given their age. The box for the hook & ladder shows heavy wear.
• ASSORTED CAST IRON AND TOY ITEMSLot
  ASSORTED CAST IRON AND TOY ITEMSLot of vintage cast iron banks, bookends and toys, 7 items total. 1st item: Cast iron horse and wagon or cart, the prancing horse having gilt highlights and the green cart with larger rear red wheels, unmarked, 12"L x 4" H x 3"D. 2nd item: 3 cast iron horses, joined by a yellow yoke (originally part of a troika/fire engine toy), 4"H x 4"W x 6"D. 3rd item: Painted tin fire engine or fire truck with red and green body, spoke wheels, water tank and 2 detachable ladders. Marked on underside PATD Nov. 1-21 MADE IN USA. 4-3/4"H x 12"L x 4-3/8" W. 4th item: Pair of cast iron bookends with painted relief decoration of two pirates coming ashore holding a treasure chest, with ship in the background. Illegible light impressed number mark to back side. 5"H x 5" W x 2-1/2"D. 5th item: Cast iron still bank in the form a horse with horseshoe decoration on the body reading GOOD LUCK. Some coins still inside. 4-1/4"H. 6th item: Cast iron still bank in the form of a house, 3"H. 7th item: Miniature leather fire bucket with leather strap handle and gilt-painted knight's head decoration in shield, the lower edge and seam decorated with small brass or gilt metal rivets. Impressed mark on bottom, MADE IN ENGLAND. 3-3/8"H (not including handle). All items circa 1880-1930. Condition: 1st and 2nd items: wear and losses to original paint, about 80% paint retention, horse lacks reins. 3rd item: wear and losses to original paint, scattered rust, most notably to rear right wheel. 4th item: moderate paint wear and loss, particularly to raised areas. 5th item: hole to right side suggests the horse bank originally had an oversized horseshoe attachment. 6th item: Light wear and oxidation. 7th item: oxidation to metal rivets, considerable wear to leather handle.
• 6 ADVERTISING ITEMS INC. KY DAIRY1st
  6 ADVERTISING ITEMS INC. KY DAIRY1st item: Early 20th century painted ceramic dairy advertising trade sign, in the form of a diary milk bottle reading "Kentucky Dairies". Back impressed "Cream Top, Pat Mar. 3, 1925, Louisville, KY". 22" H. 2nd item: figural advertising trade sign for Fabtron, in the form of a horse leg, resin molded leg with a wooden base. 24" H. 20th century. 3rd item: Fownes painted plastic glove figural advertising countertop glove display hand reading "Fownes, est - 1777". 11 1/4" H. 20th century. 4th item: Western Mutual Fire Insurance Co. figural paperweight, painted plaster in the form of a horse drawn fire engine. 4 1/4" H x 5 1/4" W. 20th century. 5th item: Old Grand-Dad bourbon gilt painted plaster advertising bust. Label en verso (partially legible) reads "Kentucky Whiskies, The Grand-Old Dad --- Frankfort, KY ----". 12" H x 8 1/2" W. 20th century.6th item: Rainier Brewing Company (Seattle/Spokane, Washington) gilt painted plaster advertising bust. 16 1/4" H x 10" W. 20th century. Provenance: Loudon County, TN collection. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: 1st item: Overall good condition. 2nd item: General wear, scattered losses to paint. 3rd item: Bottom of base damaged/missing. 4th item: Scattered chipping and losses to paint. 5th item: Wear to paint, some cracking to back of base. 6th item: Scattered losses and chipping to plaster and paint.
• CLOTH PATTERN FOR BLACKSTONE’S “RED
  CLOTH PATTERN FOR BLACKSTONE’S “RED RAGS” TRICK.Blackstone, Harry (Henry Boughton). Cloth Pattern for Blackstone’s “Red Rags” Trick. Circa 1950. Heavy cloth pattern used to make up the Afghan Bands trick Blackstone featured in his magic show. 17” long. Several notations on cloth, one stating “left arm.” Owned and used by Blackstone. Collection of George Hippisley (List No. B1168). Blackstone featured the Afghan Bands – basically a theatrical presentation for the venerable mobius strip puzzle – “in one” before the theater curtain. It was a memorable interlude in the show, not only for its puzzling effect, but because of the riddle-like recitation Blackstone gave when he performed the trick. In fact, theatergoers might have remembered his “why fire engines are red” speech more than the twisted strips of cloth he manipulated and tore.
• SIX M.T.H. FREIGHT CARS Including three
  SIX M.T.H. FREIGHT CARS Including three Pacific Fruit Express reefer cars, M.T.H. transport flat car with fire engines, Southern Pacific wood chip hopper with load, and Lehigh Valley hopper with coal load.
• TONKA LADDER TRUCK & WYANDOTTE DUMP
  TONKA LADDER TRUCK & WYANDOTTE DUMP TRUCK Circa 1930s;Tonka fire engine ladder truck and Wyandotte dump truck.
• HUBLEY CAST IRON HOOK & LADDER FIRE
  HUBLEY CAST IRON HOOK & LADDER FIRE ENGINE TRUCKHubley cast iron toy hook & ladder fire truck toy. Truck measures 13" long. Features rubber tires, removable ladders & bell attached to bottom frame, rung by turning back axle. Truck does have some paint loss & wear. Hubley rubber tires are warped and have flat spots. Blackwell Auctions guarantees the authenticity of this item. PLEASE call or email with any questions on condition specifics not specified in description or visible in the pictures before bidding. This lot is one of many being offered today from a large estate collection of cast iron, e.g. Hubley, Arcade, Dent, Kenton & AC Williams, pressed steel and tin lithograph antique & vintage toys.
• 1940'S BRONZE FIRE TRUCK BELL WITH EAGLECirca
  1940'S BRONZE FIRE TRUCK BELL WITH EAGLECirca 1940's fire engine bell. Bell with mount measures approx. 31" long. Diameter of bell lip is 9 3/4". Overall oxidation & paint loss to mount, bell has natural patina with no cracks. Clapper moves freely & mount rotates on bracket.
• DETAILED STAGE COACH MODEL, SIGNEDHighly
  DETAILED STAGE COACH MODEL, SIGNEDHighly detailed miniature Overland Stage Coach model by Fred Schuessler. Wood and metal with hand painted accents. Model measures approximately 24" x 16" x 10" in a case measuring 25" x 19 1/2" x 11 1/2". Signed with metal name plate. Schuessles a shop foreman who began building scale models for his son, eventually building exacting replicas of cars, trains, stage coaches, ships and even fire engines (one of which is also on offer in this auction). His son carved the people to populate the scenes while his wife sewed the upholstery. See images for details on condition. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• DETAILED FIRE ENGINE MODEL, SIGNEDHighly
  DETAILED FIRE ENGINE MODEL, SIGNEDHighly detailed miniature of the Stem Fire Engine "Fred Gund" by Fred Schuessler. "Fred Gund" is from Chicago Engine Company 14 circa 19th century and was involved in fighting The Great Chicago Fire. Wood and metal with hand painted accents. Modemeasures approximately 18" long in a case measuring 21" long. Signed with metal name plate. Schuessler was a shop foreman who began building scale models for his son, eventually building exacting replicas of cars, trains, fire engines, ships and even stage coaches (one of which is also on offer in this auction). His son carved the people to populate the scenes while his wife sewed the upholstery. See images for details on condition. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• PR OF ANTIQUE ENGLISH BRASS COACH LAMPS
  PR OF ANTIQUE ENGLISH BRASS COACH LAMPS PAIR OF ENGLISH BRASS COACH LAMPS WITH AMORIAL EMBOSSED PLAQUE ON REVERSE READING "MERRYWEATHER & SONS, FIRE ENGINE MAKERS"; LONG ACRE, LONDON; LATE 19TH C.; 26.5"H X 7.25"W; CONDITION: AREAS OF DINGS AND DENTS
• 2PC AMERICAN FIRE ENGINE LITHOGRAPHS
  2PC AMERICAN FIRE ENGINE LITHOGRAPHS United States,Late 19th- Early 20th CenturyIncludes a lithograph of a fire truck labeled "Wm. Jefferson & Co. Builders of End & Side Stroke Engines. Pawtucket, RI" with a smaller label beneath the image titled "Adriatic Engine 31, New York," and a lithograph of another fire truck titled "Engine of the Red Jacket Veteran Firemen's Association Cambridge, Mass. Champion of the New England League 1894 Awarded the Prize for Being the Handsomest Engine at NE League Tournament Held at Hartford Conn. Sept. 12th 1895. Smallest frame 22 1/2" x 28 1/2" Largest frame 26 1/2" x 31"
• GRACE HARTIGAN (AMERICAN, 1922- 2008)
  GRACE HARTIGAN (AMERICAN, 1922- 2008) "THE FIRE ENGINE" 1972. Mixed media, gouache and collage on paper. Signed 'Hartigan '72' (lower left).
• (TOPICAL) FIREFIGHTING: 34 POSTCARDS
  (TOPICAL) FIREFIGHTING: 34 POSTCARDS EARLY TO FIRST QUARTER 20TH CENTURY(TOPICAL) FIREFIGHTING: 34 POSTCARDS, Early to First Quarter 20th Century, Real photo include: "Vet's Indian Orchard, Mass.", Flemington Female Hose Co.", fire station at Manchester By The Sea, three engines at firehouse in Rockland, Mass., Taunton "Defender", Weir Fire Station in Taunton with two horse-drawn engines, "Hose in W.F.D." (Worcester), Field Day Westboro, Hose 2 in Ipswich and three bays with horse-drawn fire engines in Everett. Also: "Ass't Chief of the Fire Dept" (Elizabeth, NJ), Auto Chemical Fire Department (New Bedford), Hutchinson of New Bedford Central Fire Station, "Hook and Ladder Nr. 1" (Milford, Mass.), "Auto Truck...Mansfield, Mass.", Konomoc Hose Co. (New London, Conn.), Centerville Iowa Fire Department, Hose Company No. 2 in Bristol, Tenn. chiefs' autos, fire houses and more.
• (VIEW) NEW YORK - COVERING "K" THROUGH
  (VIEW) NEW YORK - COVERING "K" THROUGH "O" TOWNS: 134 POSTCARDS EARLY TO MID-20TH CENTURY(VIEW) NEW YORK - COVERING "K" THROUGH "O" TOWNS: 134 POSTCARDS, Early to Mid-20th Century, Real photo "National Boulevard Long Beach...1912" with early autos, "Old Orchard" interior (Rt. 20), Long Branch tornado card (1912), Cutting Room of Endicott, Johnson & Co., Tung Hoy Restaurant in Larchmont, Rotograph of Canada St. Lake George, Summit Farm Tea Room, Montauk Manor, Mountain Lake view, Blossom Farm Lodge with Tydol advertising, Tabernacle at Camp Ground (Mooers). NYC (54Radio City interior, cards): skyline views, Maggi Co. plant, Rotograph of "Crosstown Rapid Transit 1905", restaurant interiors, "Coloring The Meerschaum Pipe" (Cavanagh's), two early fire engine cards, children's surgical ward, "The New Yorker" sightseeing yacht, etc. Three Bobby Leach Niagara Falls cards, skiing at North Creek, Shoremont Restaurant with Shell adv., "Devil's Bedroom Carmine's Glen, "Shooting an Oil Well" (Olean), real photo dredge, bathing scene at Olcott Beach, tank fire (Olean) and more.
• Nine McLoughlin Bros. Illustrated Games New
  Nine McLoughlin Bros. Illustrated Games New York, Late 19th/Early 20th Century including Round the World with Nellie Bly, Paper Soldiers: 9th Regiment National Guards, The Rival Doctors, The New Pretty Village: Engine House Set, Whirlpool, Madame le Normand's Cards of Fortune, Double Eagle Anagrams, Fire Engine Picture Puzzle, and Happy Family. Nellie Bly box 16 3/4 x 16 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of a Midwestern Collector, Saint Paul, Minnesota
• (VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - ROCHESTER THROUGH
  (VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - ROCHESTER THROUGH RUSSELL: 48 POSTCARDS EARLY 20TH CENTURY(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - ROCHESTER THROUGH RUSSELL: 48 POSTCARDS, Early 20th Century, Rochester: nine photos of harvesting, Farmer's Fair (1912), residences, Town house and more. Three Rock photos: Miller St., corner of Smith and Miller Streets and C.N. Atwood's residence. Five Rockland: photo of Town Farm, two early Union St. views, Railroad Station during "War Manoevres 1909" and Savings Bank Block. Five Rockport: Life Saving Station, "Doreens" fishing boat, interior of "The Blacksmith Shop", The Fleet in harbor and Bearskin Neck Road. Also: Roslindale "Fire Engine House", two Rowe photo views, three Rowley photo views (1941 Gulf Station with Coca-Cola and other advertising), Roxbury Old Home Week (photo), four Royalston early views, four Rutland views and Russell Railroad Station. Provenance: The Estate of Hilary Bamford.
• Two Cast Iron Fire Engine Toys Early
  Two Cast Iron Fire Engine Toys Early 20th Century including an Arcade fire truck and a three-horse fire wagon. Height of larger 7 inches.
• THREE VINTAGE TIN LITHO FIRE VEHICLES
  THREE VINTAGE TIN LITHO FIRE VEHICLES AND AN AMBULANCE 1940s-50s, friction toys: three ladder trucks, Japan, two with boxes, "Fire Engine with Bell Ringing" (works well; overall good with some chrome tarnish) (8 in.); "Fire Car with Siren" (works well); ladder truck with bell (no box, works well); Lupor military ambulance (minor scratches) (6 3/4 in.)
• CAST IRON HORSE DRAWN FIRE ENGINECast
  CAST IRON HORSE DRAWN FIRE ENGINECast iron horse drawn fire engine, with two horses, two firemen and a ladder. 14 3/4" Length.
• VINTAGE BRASS HORSE DRAWN FIRE ENGINE
  VINTAGE BRASS HORSE DRAWN FIRE ENGINE WEATHERVANE HEIGHT: 45 IN. X LENGTH: 27 IN. (114.30 X 68.58 CM.)VINTAGE BRASS HORSE DRAWN FIRE ENGINE WEATHERVANE, the horse drawn engine above a directional and copper ball on a cast iron stand with shaped bracket feet Dimensions: Height: 45 in. x Length: 27 in. (114.30 x 68.58 cm.)
• AMERICAN STEAM FIRE ENGINE MODELEngine
  AMERICAN STEAM FIRE ENGINE MODELEngine Co. No. I NY; brass, painted metal and wood; 21 inches wide; 10 inches deep; 12 1/2 inches high Condition:
• GROUP OF ANTIQUE PAINTED IRON TOYScomprising
  GROUP OF ANTIQUE PAINTED IRON TOYScomprising an airplane (9 inches wide, 13 inches deep); three assorted cars (8, 7 and 5 inches wide); a horse-drawn fire engine (13 inches wide); a Bell telephone truck (9 inches wide); and one flatbed truck (6 1/2 inches wide) Condition:
• 4 MARX WIND UP TOYScirca 1930s; caterpillar,
  4 MARX WIND UP TOYScirca 1930s; caterpillar, fire engine, police sparking motorcycle, whoopee car; Caterpillar tractor: 10 inches wide; 5 inches deep; 5 3/4 inches high Condition: