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THE DARKTOWN FIRE BRIGADE

• Currier & Ives "The Darktown Fire
  Currier & Ives "The Darktown Fire Brigade-The Last Shake" hand colored lithograph; the usual mayhem ensues for the 19th century fire fighters. 9" x 13"
• FIVE CURRIER & IVES DARKTOWN
  FIVE CURRIER & IVES DARKTOWN PRINTS. Chromolithographs on paper. Published by Joseph Koehler. The Darktown Fire Brigade-Taking a Rest Investigating a Smoke Under Full Steam The Rescue! and All Their Mettle C#'s 1390 1396 1387 1389 1397. In matching frames 17.25''h. 21.25''w.
• 1 piece. Color Lithograph.
  1 piece. Color Lithograph. Currier, N.; Ives, J.M., pub. "The Darktown Fire Brigade Saved." New York, 1884. 10 x 13 1/4 inches (254 x 336 mm), narrow margins. Slightly toned. Margins glued to mat. Gale 1515 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
• Currier & Ives (19th century) Eight
  Currier & Ives (19th century) Eight "Darktown" lithographs: "The Darktown Fire Brigade-To The Rescue"; "The Darktown Fire Brigade-Saved!"; "A Fair Start", minor foxing, light creases; "The Result In Doubt", creases; "Asking A Hand", creases; "The Darktown Banjo Class-All In Tune"; "A Darktown Lawn Party", foxing; "A Darktown Lawn Party", minor foxing, hand-colored lithographs, first four each 12-1/4 x 17-3/4 in. (page), second four each 13-1/2 x 17-3/4 in.; unframed,
• PRINT THE DARKTOWN FIRE
  PRINT THE DARKTOWN FIRE BRIGADE-SAVED BY CURRIER & IVES. American late 19th century handcolored lithograph. C# 1391 signed on the plate. In a frame 15 1/2''h. 20''w.
• TWO CURRIER & IVES DARKTOWN PRINTS.
  TWO CURRIER & IVES DARKTOWN PRINTS. Chromolithographs on paper. Published by Joseph Koehler. Small folio images with vibrant colors. The Darktown Fire Brigade - A Prize Squirt C# 1386 and ...The Last Shake C# 1395. In matching frames 17.25''h. 21.25''w.
• BLACK AMERICANA: TWO CURRIER & IVES
  BLACK AMERICANA: TWO CURRIER & IVES PRINTS: "THE DARKTOWN FIRE BRIGADE - SAVE!" AND "THE DARKTOWN HOOK AND LADDER CORPS", COPYRIGHT...BLACK AMERICANA: Two Currier & Ives prints: "The Darktown Fire Brigade - Save!" and "The Darktown Hook and Ladder Corps", copyright 1884, framed under glass, minor staining on edge, 12 3/4" h. x 16 1/2" w., none examined out of frame, with wear consistent with age and use.
• BLACK AMERICANA: TWO CURRIER & IVES
  BLACK AMERICANA: TWO CURRIER & IVES PRINTS: "THE DARKTOWN FIRE BRIGADE - INVESTIGATING A SMOKE", CURRIER AND IVES SERIES NO. 13, JOS...BLACK AMERICANA: Two Currier & Ives prints: "The Darktown Fire Brigade - Investigating a Smoke", Currier and Ives series No. 13, Joseph Koehler Publishing, 11 3/4" h. x 15" w.; "The Champions of the Ball Racket", copyright 1885, 11 3/4" h. x 15 3/4" w.; both framed under glass, none examined out of frame, with wear consistent with age and use.
• RUMSEY'S BLACKVILLE FIRE BRIGADE
  RUMSEY'S BLACKVILLE FIRE BRIGADE DOING DUTY Rochester Litho Co. late 1890's chromolithograph on paper advertisement for Rumsey & Co. Hook & Ladder Trucks amusing depiction quite graphic very colorful. 13 1/2'' x 20''. Foxing and staining tears to edges image still strong.
• A fireman's leather helmet with
  A fireman's leather helmet with Bristol fire brigade badge
• W. CRAWFORD & SONS "FIRE BRIGADE"
  W. CRAWFORD & SONS "FIRE BRIGADE" BISCUIT TIN England c. 1920 an open cab tinplate ladder truck lithographed in red with yellow and black accents fitted with bench seat and steering wheel to the right. Marked "Fire Brigade" above a section of hose on each side and hinged opening top displaying three sections of hose. Some scrapes minor corrosion spots wear to wheels and touchup on cab front and to windshield cowl. 12" l. (Exc. Cond.)
• TOWN VIEW WITH FIRE AND
  TOWN VIEW WITH FIRE AND FIREFIGHTERS (AMERICAN 2ND QUARTER-19TH CENTURY). Oil on canvas unsigned. View of a town with a bell tower on fire and firefighters gathered below. Some restoration. Period frame 18''h. 18''w. Repaired puncture with associated inpainting relined.
• DEPARTMENT 56 FIGURINE, THE FIRE
  DEPARTMENT 56 FIGURINE, THE FIRE BRIGADE OF LONDON TOWN...A set of figures for a 20th century fire brigade. A horse-drawn carriage with three fire fighters pieces to place. Dimension of largest piece: 7.75"L x 2.25"W x 3.5"H. This item has its original box. Dimensions of original box: 9.75"L x 4.5"W x 7.25"H. Issued: 1997-2005 Dimensions: 7.75"L x 2.25"W x 3.5"H Manufacturer: Department 56 Condition: Age related wear.
• HUNTLEY & PALMERS "FIRE BRIGADE"
  HUNTLEY & PALMERS "FIRE BRIGADE" BISCUIT TIN England c. 1892. Tinplate richly lithographed with early fire fighters rushing a horse drawn pumper and other equipment to blazing buildings. Reminiscent of a Currier& Ives print. 6 ?" h. Top is a bit dark surface wear and minor dent. (VG Cond.)
• A fireman's brass helmet complete
  A fireman's brass helmet complete with badge
• AUXILIARY FIREMAN D6887 - SMALL -
  AUXILIARY FIREMAN D6887 - SMALL - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACT...Black jacket; grey helmet with white initials " A.F.S." . Large numbers of volunteer firemen were needed to assist the regular fireman during the World War II bombing of London and other cities of Great Britain. It was through the courage of the Auxiliary Fire Service (A.F.S.) that many of the fires of the air raids were held in check. The Heroes of the Blitz set of jugs were commissioned by Lawleys By Post in a limited edition of 9,500 sets. Series: Heroes of the Blitz. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Stanley J. Taylor Issued: 1991 Dimensions: 4"H Edition Number: 219 Edition Size: 9500 Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Age related wear.
• AUXILIARY FIREMAN D6887 - SMALL -
  AUXILIARY FIREMAN D6887 - SMALL - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACT...Black jacket; grey helmet with white initials "A.F.S.". Large numbers of volunteer firemen were needed to assist the regular fireman during the World War II bombing of London and other cities of Great Britain. It was through the courage of the Auxiliary Fire Service (A.F.S.) that many of the fires of the air raids were held in check. The Heroes of the Blitz set of jugs were commissioned by Lawleys By Post in a limited edition of 9,500 sets. Artist: Stanley J. Taylor Issued: 1991 Dimensions: 4"H Edition Number: 940 Edition Size: 9500 Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good
• FIREFIGHTERS OF THE 19TH CENTURY
  FIREFIGHTERS OF THE 19TH CENTURY A collection of 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 custom presentation frames, along with a large cabinet card photograph of a fire company, possibly Philadelphia, also in frame; tintype frames 30"H 26"W overall, cabinet card frame 24"H 28"W overall; Provenance: collection of Lt. Chief Thomas Gregory Minjin, Firehouse 19, Norfolk, VA
• THREE CURRIER & IVES DARKTOWN
  THREE CURRIER & IVES DARKTOWN PRINTS. Chromolithographs on paper. Published by Joseph Koehler. Small folio. Two of the Darktown Hook and Ladder Corps C# 1401 and 1403. Vibrant colors. In matching frames 17.25''h. 21''w. And a handcolored lithograph Speeding on the Darktown Track C# 5643. In a frame 14''h. 18.25''w.
• A hand pulled fire trolley by Shand
  A hand pulled fire trolley by Shand Mason & Co Blackfriars Road London
• FIREMEN'S CONVENTION CHERRY
  FIREMEN'S CONVENTION CHERRY VALLEY NY 1908 Bromide print. The Cherry Valley Fire Department is one of the oldest in the United States. After the village was incorporated and five trustees were elected two of whom were named Fire Wardens and organized fire prevention began June 8 1812. Provenance: Property from the Collection of Gerald Kornblau. 3 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. 9 x 11 in. (frame).
• A fireman's brass helmet
  A fireman's brass helmet
• 20th century NSW nickel brass
  20th century NSW nickel brass Fire Brigade Helmet bearing the initials NSWFB for New South Wales Fire Brigade, with original leatherwork inside helmet.
• FRED FEARLESS THE FIREMAN D6809 -
  FRED FEARLESS THE FIREMAN D6809 - ROYAL DOULTON TOBY JU...Dark blue uniform with green buttons; yellow helmet. Condition: Good.
• Milton Fire Brigade Company
  Milton Fire Brigade Company Portrait Photograph, 1907 14.25 x 18.25 in — 36.2 x 46.4 cm
• A fireman's leather helmet with
  A fireman's leather helmet with badge No 3
• (TOPICAL) FIREFIGHTING: 34
  (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.
• TURN OF THE CENTURY COLLECTION OF
  TURN OF THE CENTURY COLLECTION OF FIREMEN MEMORABILIA: To include 1) Large cabinet card photo of unidentified company with horse drawn pumper. Sight size 6'' x 9'', matted 10'' x 13''. 2) Photograph of unidentified fireman, Hat reads Friendship HWE 4. Note damage to side of photo. Oval frame 10'' x 8''. 3) Bradford PA, Meadville 1897, Potter Hose Co. #4. pinback medal. 4) Bastian Bro's. watch fob with illustrated fireman. 5) Pottstown FD 257 pinback badge.
• TIPPCO FIRE LADDER TRUCK Germany c.
  TIPPCO FIRE LADDER TRUCK Germany c. 1930's done in tin lithography red open frame contains four seated firemen long extension ladder is rear mounted in swivel base clockwork action. 12'' l. Blemish at one door (VG Cond.)
• FRAMED BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH
  FRAMED BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF A NANTUCKET HOOK & LADDER FIRE TRUCKEarly 20th Century7 x 9'' sight. Note: Purchased from Nantucket antique dealer Nina Hellman in 1996.''
• GAMEWELL CAST IRON FIRE ALARM
  GAMEWELL CAST IRON FIRE ALARM STATION BOX Massachusetts20th CenturyRed fire house shaped box with plaque marked "To SMS Henry Poitras for 30 years of dedicated service to the Riang Crash Rescue from SSGT William Lemieux SGT Paul Rossiter Feb. 22, 1982" on the front under the lever.
• FIREMAN'S PARADE STAFF.
  FIREMAN'S PARADE STAFF. American late 19th century softwood. In the form of a fire hose with its original black and gold paint. 90''l. Ex Don Orwig (Indiana).
• An Edwardian Merryweather pattern
  An Edwardian Merryweather pattern brass fireman's helmet with original leather liner and brass link chain
• [New Orleans Fire Department]
  [New Orleans Fire Department] History of the Fire Department of New Orleans from the Earliest Days to the Present Time; including the Original Volunteer Department the Firemen's Charitable Associations and the Paid Department down to 1895 edited by Thomas O'Connor Chief Engineer of the New Orleans Fire Department published in New Orleans 1895 cloth 565 pgs. numerous pages of advertising and illustrated with 135 photographs.
• CURRIER & IVES PRINT, DARK TOWN
  CURRIER & IVES PRINT, DARK TOWN HOOK & LADDEROriginal lithograph by Currier & Ives featuring the "Dark Town Hook & Ladder Corps." Titled 'Saved.' Black Americana print with stereotypical characterization of African Americans. Copyright 1884. Overall framed size is 15 1/2" by 19 1/2". Toningnd damp staining. This item can be shipped in-house.
• CURRIER & IVES PRINT, DARK TOWN
  CURRIER & IVES PRINT, DARK TOWN HOOK & LADDEROriginal lithograph by Currier & Ives featuring the "Dark Town Hook & Ladder Corps." Titled 'Going to the Front.' Black Americana print with stereotypical characterization of African Americans. Copyright 1884. Overall framed size is 15 1/2" by 19/2". Toning and damp staining. This item can be shipped in-house.