- 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.