A few examples of appraisal values for
FIRE CHIEF

• THREE PRESSED STEEL CARSThree pressed
  THREE PRESSED STEEL CARSThree pressed steel cars, to include two Girard coupes with battery operated headlights; and a Hoge fire chief car, with battery operated headlights , 14" l. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: All - currently working, wear throughout.
• 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
• VINTAGE LITHOGRAPHED TIN TOYSa. Vintage
  VINTAGE LITHOGRAPHED TIN TOYSa. Vintage US Air Force Hovercraft with three crew by Asahi Toy Japan (skirt lacking , mechanism not working), 8" long. b. Vintage fire chief car with detailed interior marked "Made in Japan" (Light Lacking) 9" long. c. Vintage red 1930's style stake truck with yellow wooden wheels (apparently unsigned), 16" long. d. Vintage blue Chevrolet Corvair by Bandai Tin Toys Japan (one white wall missing), 9" long. e. Vintage blue Plymouth Valiant by Bandai Tin Toys Japan (one white wall missing), 9" long.
• LOT VINTAGE TOY TRUCKSincluding Tonka,
  LOT VINTAGE TOY TRUCKSincluding Tonka, Buddy, Nylint, Corgi ranging in size from 4 7/8" to 29 1/2". Including Tonka fire chief van, Buddy L, Tonka Snorkel, Nylint, Corgi major toys, etc. All In estate found condition with wear, rust, dents due to age and use.Provenance: Property of a Rockland County, NY Estate.
• 5 PC. PRESSED STEEL TOY COLLECTION:
  5 PC. PRESSED STEEL TOY COLLECTION: Comprising; 1- Tonka dump truck with lifting bed, 1- Hyster Drudge machine, 1- Marx wind-up Siren Fire Chief car, 1- Smitty Toys by Smith-Miller working hydraulic dump truck with working rear door, & 1- Smitty Toys by Smith-Miller Mack truck Semi. Largest Approx. 7.5'' h x 19'' l x 7.25'' w. Also included is an original toy catalog. CONDITION: used condition with scattered wear to paint & light rust. Rear axle slightly bent, currently not working.
• AMF FIRE CHIEF CAR NO 503 PEDAL CAR:
  AMF FIRE CHIEF CAR NO 503 PEDAL CAR: Vintage AMF Fire Chief Car No. 503 red pedal car w/ working bell by AMF Olney, Illinois, U.S.A.. Measures approximately 19'' h x 35'' l x 17'' w. CONDITION: Some minor dents, scattered paint loss and minor rust. Overall very good condition.
• MURRAY PARKLEIGH FIRE CHIEF BATTALION
  MURRAY PARKLEIGH FIRE CHIEF BATTALION NO 1: Red car with white accents, full sides and tooth grill. Measures 18'' h x 32'' l x 16'' w. CONDITION: Needs cleaning, some scattered paint loss and rust.
• (40) FIREMEN BADGES, PENNANTS. TO INCLUDE:
  (40) FIREMEN BADGES, PENNANTS. TO INCLUDE: NEWEngland Association of Fire Chiefs, 17th annual convention, Providence, RI (attendee was A. A. Kingsbury). Massachusetts Fireman's Association, Boston, 1912. Firemen Field Day, Nashua, NH, 1902. Firemen's Memorial Day badge, "Aids-to-Chief", June 14, 1908. Wrentham Fire Dep't Guest. Attleboro Firemen's Ball, January 31st, 1941, Guest. Two Field Day, Fire Department, Attleboro, MA, Sept. 1, 1902, has celluloid pendant depicting the starting line of race. Vice President, Charlestown Volunteer Firemen's Association. 1911 MA State Firemen's Association, Lawrence, MA. Reception Committee Badge, Charlestown Volunteer Firemen's Association, 1907. Veteran badge for Charlestown Volunteer Firemen Association, 1897, shows tear and wear. Star of Jamaica League Muster badge, Lawrence, MA, 1909, celluloid badge with antique fire pumper pictured. Firemen's Association, Pawtucket, RI, 1890. Firemen's Association, Lowell, MA, 1923. 1907 Fall River, MA Firemen's Association, depicting ships in river. Firemen's Celebration souvenir badge. Firemen's Association, 1914, Athol, MA badge. 1903 Firemen's Association convention badge. Firemen's Muster, Gloucester, June 17, 1904. General Butler, Lowell, MA, Volunteer Fire Association, August, 1908. Firemen's Memorial Day Committee, Boston, 1908. Brockton Firemen's Association, 1924. 35th Annual Convention, Firemen's Association, Athol, MA 1914. Guest badge, Firemen's Ball, Attleboro, 1941. Plymouth Firemen's Convention, Association, 1909, depicts the Mayflower and Plymouth Rock. Firemen's Association, Nantucket, depicts Sankaty Lighthouse. New England Firemen's Muster, Fall River. Firemen's Muster, 1903. Manchester Locomotive Works. Veteran Firemen's Association, Poughkeepsie, NY. Annual Firemen's Association. Providence Veteran Firefighters. New Bedford 26th Convention, 1905, Firemen's Association. 3 month Volunteer Badge, 1861, MA. First Vice President Badge, the New England Muster, Lowell, 1908. PFD Guest badge. Firemen's Tournament stickpin. Hatchet ADC badge with portrait of a woman, red, white, and blue ribbon. C. V. V. F. A. tag, Providence, RI 1906. A GAR medal, Detroit, 1891.
• (14) VINTAGE LICENSE PLATE TOPPERS,
  (14) VINTAGE LICENSE PLATE TOPPERS, AND ONEpinback, to include: Cape Cod (11"), UMWA (5"), Emergency First Aid American Red Cross (4 3/4"), Fly Navy (12"), State of Maine (10 1/2"), Help Win (10"), 48 star American flag (7"), First Fire Deputy Warden (8 1/2"), Bridgeport Rifle Club (7 1/2"), Lions International (5 1/4"), VFM (8"), Howe Caverns NY (12"), Vermont (5"), Scouts Conrad Weiser (11"), Jr Fire Chief (pin back, 2").
• 1960S FRICTION CAR TOYS NRFPJapanese
  1960S FRICTION CAR TOYS NRFPJapanese police and fire chief friction cars, still in original hanging bag. Cars measure 7-3/4" long. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• (VIEW) CAPE COD - CHATHAM: 48 POSTCARDS
  (VIEW) CAPE COD - CHATHAM: 48 POSTCARDS EARLY TO MID-20TH CENTURY(VIEW) CAPE COD - CHATHAM: 48 POSTCARDS, Early to Mid-20th Century, 36 real photo: 1912 parade, cranberry bog, several Main and other street scenes, The Old Harbor Inn, three Hotel Mattaquason, L.H. Howe's "Antiques", Shavings Shop, Old Stage, notable houses and views, two "Onandaga" cards, two blimp cards, Fire Chief G. Goodspeed in fire truck in front of So. Chatham Fire Station. Twelve others: two printed photo Richardson cards (railroad station and Harding Beach Light), Wentworth of the blimp and hanger at the Naval Air Station, Rotograph and Met News of railroad station, "Chatham Flying Service", Mayflower Shop and more.
• Three Pressed Steel Automobile Toys American,
  Three Pressed Steel Automobile Toys American, 20th Century including a Hoge Mfg. Co. Police Chief car, a Marx & Co. Siren Fire Chief car, and a Girard Fire Chief car with original box. Height of largest 5 1/4 inches.
• THREE VINTAGE TOY VEHICLES The first
  THREE VINTAGE TOY VEHICLES The first is a 1930s pressed steel Marx "Fire Chief" coupe with friction mechanism between the rear wheels (8 in.) (scattered dents and scratches); the second is an unmarked open tin delivery truck with driver 1920-30, unmarked, resembles a German penny toy (7 3/4 in.) (some paint nicks); the third is a Ford type pressed steel car, unmarked (3 3/4 x 5 3/4 in.) (proper left side running board loose; scattered scratches and paint chips; slight rust).
• FOUR VINTAGE TIN LITHO FIRE CHIEF CARS
  FOUR VINTAGE TIN LITHO FIRE CHIEF CARS 1950s, a Courtland wind-up with box (some rusting; not working well); a Lupor "F.D. 24" wind-up (working; scratch to roof); a Lupor friction "Fire Dept. 7", with box (good condition); a small ALPS, Japan friction car (4 in.).
• COLLECTION OF 18 TOY CARS INCLUDING:
  COLLECTION OF 18 TOY CARS INCLUDING: NUMBERS: 9COLLECTION OF 18 TOY CARS INCLUDING: numbers: 9 cabin cruiser and trailer, 13 Dodge wreck truck, 14 Lomas ambulance, 21 milk delivery truck, Berkely Cavalier camper, 31 Lincoln Continental, 42 Studebaker station wagon, 50 kennel truck, 55 police car, 59 fire chief car, all in original boxes plus 34 VW camper van, 37 Karrier Bantom coke truck (no boxes). Superfast No.4 Gruesome Twosome (boxed), No.68 Porsche 910 (no box "R" series), No.75 Thunderbird (no box), No.10 1908 G.P. Mercedes (no box). Matchbook "Collector's Guide) 1966, (2) 1968, 1969 and 1963. plus two "Hot Wheels" cars Porsche 917 and "Deora" (custom Dodge pickup,) no boxes.
• PAINTED TIN FIRE CHIEF GASOLINE SIGNinscribed
  PAINTED TIN FIRE CHIEF GASOLINE SIGNinscribed verso: "55 Cent Gallon Texaco Pre Mix Boat Gas"; 18 x 12 inches Condition:
• HUNGARIAN TIN LITHOGRAPH HOLDRAKETA
  HUNGARIAN TIN LITHOGRAPH HOLDRAKETA ROCKET SHIPHungarian tin lithograph Holdraketa rocket ship, in the original box, 15 1/2" h., together with a Japanese tin friction Fire Chief Helicopter , 10" l., and a Japanese tin lithograph wind-up Rescue helicopter. Condition: Rocket - box shows some wear, rocket is in very good condition. Heli - box with some wear, helicopter - good condition. Wind-up helicopter - currently not working, sporadic wear.
• CAST IRON HORSE DRAWN DOCTOR'S CARTCast
  CAST IRON HORSE DRAWN DOCTOR'S CARTCast iron horse drawn doctor's cart, 9 1/2" l., together with a reproduction Fire Chief horse drawn cart. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Paint loss.
• MARX WIND-UP SIREN FIRE CHIEF CARMarx
  MARX WIND-UP SIREN FIRE CHIEF CARMarx wind-up Siren Fire Chief car, with battery operated headlights, 15" l. Condition: Currently working, minor wear.
• MARX WIND-UP SIREN FIRE CHIEF CARMarx
  MARX WIND-UP SIREN FIRE CHIEF CARMarx wind-up Siren Fire Chief car, with battery operated headlights, 15" l. Condition: Currently Working, losses to battery compartment, sporadic wear.
• TWO MARX TIN LITHOGRAPH FRICTION CARSTwo
  TWO MARX TIN LITHOGRAPH FRICTION CARSTwo Marx tin lithograph friction cars, to include a Dept. of Police and Fire Chief, 7 3/4" l. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Sporadic wear, heavier to Police.
• KINGSBURY TIN WIND-UP FIRE CHIEF CARKingsbury
  KINGSBURY TIN WIND-UP FIRE CHIEF CARKingsbury tin wind-up Fire Chief car, 12 1/4" l. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Sporadic paint loss, currently working.
• TWO GIRARD PRESSED STEEL WIND-UP FIRE
  TWO GIRARD PRESSED STEEL WIND-UP FIRE VEHICLESTwo Girard pressed steel wind-up fire vehicles, with battery operated lights, to include a Fire Chief car and a ladder truck, 14" l. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Both - currently working, missing front bumpers. Ladder - missing bell, sporadic abrasions.
• MARX PRESSED STEEL FRICTION CAR AND
  MARX PRESSED STEEL FRICTION CAR AND WIND-UP CARMarx pressed steel friction Siren Fire Chief car, 14" l.; together with a Marx pressed steel wind-up bumper car, 16" l. Condition: Both - Currently not working, paint loss throughout.
• GROUP OF TIN LITHOGRAPH NOISE MAKERSGroup
  GROUP OF TIN LITHOGRAPH NOISE MAKERSGroup of tin lithograph noise makers, together with a Ranger fire chief bicycle siren in the original box. Condition: Overall good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• SIX MARX LITHOGRAPHED TIN SEDANSSix
  SIX MARX LITHOGRAPHED TIN SEDANSSix Marx lithographed tin sedans , to include four friction powered Wacky Taxi and Dick Tracy riot and squad cars, and two Fire Chief and Yellow Cab wind-up cars. Condition: Very good to excellent condition. Currently working. Pook & Pook does not guarantee wind-up toys to be complete or in working condition.
• MARX LITHOGRAPHED TIN TRICKY FIRE CHIEF
  MARX LITHOGRAPHED TIN TRICKY FIRE CHIEF TOYMarx lithographed tin Tricky Fire Chief toy , with two wind-up cars with original box, 10 1/4" w., 6" d. Condition: Base excellent, cars with some scuffing to roofs, box with some detached and missing end flaps. Currently working. Pook & Pook does not guarantee wind-up toys to be complete or in working condition.
• TWELVE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND GOVERNMENT
  TWELVE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY BADGES, INCLUDING: A CAPTAINS BADGE, CUMBERLAND HILL, RHODE ISLAND; TWO FIRE DEPARTMENT TREASURERS BADGES FROM HERALD HARBOR, MARYLAND; FOUR 4-H FIRE PATROL BADGES, TWO MEM...Twelve fire department and government agency badges, including: a Captains badge, Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island; two fire department treasurers badges from Herald Harbor, Maryland; four 4-H fire patrol badges, two members, one secretary, and one Lieutenant; U. S. Post Office letter carriers badge #361; commemorative 100th anniversary of the International Association of Fire Chiefs badge; and three fire department badges from Maine, Washington, and Florida; wear consistent with age and use, varying designs and conditions, sold as-is.
• EXCEEDINGLY RARE COLLAPSIBLE SPEAKING
  EXCEEDINGLY RARE COLLAPSIBLE SPEAKING TRUMPET WITH FIRE CHIEF PRESENTATION 19TH CENTURY LENGTH EXTENDED 16”.EXCEEDINGLY RARE COLLAPSIBLE SPEAKING TRUMPET WITH FIRE CHIEF PRESENTATION, 19th Century, Silver plated. Engraved with a steam fire engine, a hydrant and a shield with inscription "Presented to Chief Engineer ER Campbell by Independence Steamer Co. No. 5". Dimensions: Length extended 16". Provenance: The Collection of Chuck and Jan Deluca.
• FIRE CHIEF'S TAKE-UP REEL 19TH CENTURY
  FIRE CHIEF'S TAKE-UP REEL 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 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 number of the alarm box being sounded. Dimensions: Height 8". Provenance: The Collection of Chuck and Jan Deluca.
• FIRE CHIEF'S DESKTOP TAPPER ALARM 19TH
  FIRE CHIEF'S DESKTOP TAPPER ALARM 19TH CENTURY 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 base. Dimensions: Height 6". Provenance: The Collection of Chuck and Jan Deluca.
• (7) Texaco & Amoco toy trucks, in original
  (7) Texaco & Amoco toy trucks, in original boxes, c/o Mira Texaco 1953 Chevrolet Pick-up, Golden Wheel diecast Ford Motor Company Fire Chief truck, On Mark Int'l/Covingtons Amoco Limited Edition 50th Anniversary 1949 Ford F1 Pickup, (3) 1999 Limited Edition Amoco Talking Tanker Trucks, 2000 Limited Edition Tanker Coin Bank
• Texaco fire chief gasoline enameled
  Texaco fire chief gasoline enameled steel sign, lower right grommet missing, with some chips and rust around the hole, generally excellent condition with a bright image, dated March 4 1947, 18"H, 12"W
• A Mercedes Gullwing sports car, a tinplate
  A Mercedes Gullwing sports car, a tinplate police car with siren, a red open-top Sedan, a Jaguar motorway patrol car and fire chief car, three boxed
• THREE VINTAGE TOY GAS PUMPSThree toy
  THREE VINTAGE TOY GAS PUMPSThree toy gas pumps including pressed steel gas pump 900 measuring 13 inches high, Texaco Fire Chief pressed board measuring 15 inches high, new pump Roar with Gilmore Olde Tyme Reproductions Inc "circa 1920" serial 88-086304 measures 21 1/2 inches high. Steel pump has some oxidation and paint loss, texaco pump has wear and cracking to the plastic. 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.
• LOT OF 4 WIND-UP VEHICLE TOYS. TO INCLUDE:
  LOT OF 4 WIND-UP VEHICLE TOYS. TO INCLUDE: MARX“SAFE DRIVING SCHOOL" TIN LITHOGRAPH CAR, WORKING CONDITION, 7" LONG, 3" WIDE. MARX TIN LITHOGRAPH “FIRE CHIEF NO. 1" CAR, WORKING CONDITION, MISSING ITS OVERHEAD SIREN LIGHT, 11 1/2" LONG, 4" WIDE. A MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN TIN TOY OF A MAN ON MOTORCYCLE “MY 148". SPRING DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ENGAGING PROPERLY, 5 1/2" LONG. FINALLY, A US ZONE, GERMAN-MADE PRESSED STEEL, LIGHT BLUE CONVERTIBLE TOY, ORIGINAL PAINT, NO KEY, UNTESTED, 10" LONG, 3 1/2" WIDE.