| 1 |
Fire Bucket |
NA |
Leather old fire bucket. Handle replaced years ago but actual handle in bottom of bucket. On front is a large "2" with letters going over the top. I can read ......AOAD.. Some of original orange and red colors exist. |
250 |
| 2 |
FM |
138 |
Fire Department Insurance. Heavy Cast Iron. Oval. 11 5/8x7 3/4. Raised figure of old double decker hand pump in center. |
Pass |
| 3 |
FM |
276 |
Clay Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Newport, Kentucky. Cast Iron. 8 1/4x4 1/2 |
Pass |
| 4 |
Sign |
NA |
Orient Insurance Company Reverse Glass Sign. Tiger and man sleeping in front of Temple. Glass has a crack in lower right side - it goes through very bottom right of gold and then through "A" in Insurance and "O" in Hartford. It is very difficult to see. |
200 |
| 5 |
Fire Helmet |
NA |
Fire Helmet. Wonderful condition. Shield attaches to a brass piece that has FD etched in it. Inside says Cairns and Brothers, Inc. Clifton, New Jersey. Very good condition. |
125 |
| 6 |
Grenade |
NA |
Light Green Glass Grenade. 3/4 full. Haywards Hand Fire Grenade etched in glass. Excellent Condition. |
225 |
| 7 |
FM |
US-WB-1 |
West Virginia Ins. Co. Wheeling, West Virginia. 1869-1874, failed. Tinned sheet iron. Rectangular. 7 3/4x3 11/16. |
700 |
| 8 |
FM |
534 |
Sun Insurance Office, London. Lead. 7 1/8x7. Panel below has policy number 331612. |
150 |
| 9 |
FM |
61 |
Baltimore Equitable Society. Baltimore, Maryland. Heavy cast iron. 10 3/8x9 5/8. |
200 |
| 10 |
Parade Ribbon |
NA |
Purple Parade Ribbon. Fame No. 3. West Chester, PA. Lettering and old steam pumper in gold. |
30 |
| 11 |
FM |
829 |
Manchester Fire Insurance Company. Manchester, England. Copper. 9 1/2x9 3/8. |
120 |
| 12 |
FM |
166 |
Associated Firemens Insurance Company. Baltimore, Maryland. Cast Iron. Oval. 11 7/8x9 3/8 |
1800 |
| 13 |
Sign |
NA |
Continental Insurance Co. New York. Porcelain on Steel. Very Good Condition. Blue Lettering on White Background. 16x12. |
55 |
| 14 |
FM |
US-BC-1 |
Bucks County Contributionship, Langhorne, Pennsylvania. This mark was issued in 1973. Cast Iron. 7 5/8x10 3/4. |
35 |
| 15 |
FM |
1013 |
Legal Insurance Company, Limited. London. Tin. Shield shape. 7 1/8x9 1/4. |
25 |
| 16 |
Grenade |
NA |
Gold Glass Grenade. HSN etched in glass. Half Full. Excellent Condition. Still has manufacturer sticker on 2 sides but faded. |
145 |
| 17 |
FM |
231 |
Home Insurance Company. New York. Tin. Oval. Repainted. Gold lettering on black background. 8 1/8x5 1/4 |
80 |
| 18 |
FM |
618 |
Royal Exchange Assurance. London, England. Heavy Lead. 9 1/8x7. Very top of above crown is off. Policy No. 145179 on bottom panel. |
125 |
| 19 |
FM |
370 |
Ohio Insurance Company. Dayton, Ohio. Tin. Rectangular. 7 5/8x3 1/2. |
250 |
| 20 |
Sign |
358.1 |
The Standard Accident Insurance Company of Detroit, Michigan. Tin, self-framed. 20x24 blue background. Oval in center. Differs with sign book as background is blue not black. A few scratches but still good condition. |
50 |
| 21 |
FM |
151 VA |
Litchfield Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Litchfield, Connecticut. Tin. Oval. 9 3/4x4 3/8. Gold lettering on black background. |
1000 |
| 22 |
FM |
224 |
Continental of New York Firemark. 7" x 3.25" pressed sheet iron. Well used with traces of paint. No perforations. |
90 |
| 23 |
FM |
549 |
Sun Insurance Office. Copper mark mounted on hex framed wood panel. 11x11. Fair condition but interesting. |
50 |
| 24 |
FM |
699 |
Norwich General Assurance Office. Norwich, England. Lead. 9 7/8x7 3/4. Policy No. 1887 on bottom panel. |
500 |
| 25 |
FM |
916 |
Commercial Union Assurance Company. London. Tin. Oval. 9 7/8x8 3/4. No tears in mark but very worn. No color. |
30 |
| 26 |
Sign |
|
USF&G Sign. Reverse Glass. Black background with company emblem in off white. USF&G in large gold letters. Framed with original black wood frame. 19 3/8x13 1/2. Some scratches on right side of frame but none on sign. |
40 |
| 27 |
Sign |
|
This Agency at your Service. The World, Hartford, Conn. Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Pressed Wood. 12 1/2x18. |
30 |
| 28 |
FM |
286 |
Hope Mutual Insurance Company, Saint Louis, Missouri. Zinc. Shield Shaped. Repainted. 6 3/4x6. |
350 |
| 29 |
Sign |
357.6 |
Springfield Fire & Marine Sign. "Hail Insurance on Growing Crops" "Rain Insurance" Tin with celluloid and chain. 9x6. Mint Condition. Note - white spots on left side is from photo - there is no damage to sign. |
75 |
| 30 |
FM |
305 |
Laclede Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Saint Louis, Missouri. Zinc. Oval. 7.98"x.77" Nice mark. Both mounting holes enlarged, building. Small bit of mark missing at right mounting hole. From appearances, both probably occurred during removal from a structure. |
450 |
| 31 |
FM |
101 |
Aetna Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut. Heavy Tin. Rectangular. 7 1/4x3 7/8. |
200 |
| 32 |
Ledger Marker |
NA |
Firemens Mutual Insurance Co. Ledger Marker. Gold lettering on black background. Very faded in some sections. Back side shows name and address of Insurance Company. Then "Scrip Dividends Annually which have Never been Less than Fifty Per Cent of Premiums Paid." Then "Directors" and list of 15 directors. Writing is vertical on back side. |
160 |
| 33 |
FM |
314 |
United Firemens Insurance Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. Oval. 12x9 5/16 |
250 |
| 34 |
FM |
272 |
Security Insurance Company. New York, New York. Rectangular. 6 7/8"x3 1/8" Tin. Original paint - never on a building. |
No Show |
| 35 |
FM |
951 |
Britannia Fire Insurance Company. London, England. Copper. 9x8 3/4. Figure of Britannia with lion behind her. Note - the bottom panel is missing. |
35 |
| 36 |
FM |
27 |
Mutual Assurance Company for Insurance Homes. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wood. Shield Shape. Green tree of cast lead. |
Pass |
| 37 |
FM |
93 |
Fire Association mark- 7 5/8" x 11" with drain knob on back. Very convex. House paint on front and surface rust on back. No rust through. |
160 |
| 38 |
Sign |
194.1 |
Invincible Policies Limited, London. Multicolored Scene. Automobile at left in beam of Search Light. At least 7 colors. 9 1/2"x20". Good Condition |
30 |
| 39 |
FM |
414-V-C |
Watertown Fire Insurance Company, Watertown, New York. Tin. This is a previously unreported varient of BU414. It has been given the 414-V-C code by B. Shea (with assist from Ed S) and will be added to the Addendum. |
900 |
| 40 |
FM |
1063-X-1 |
Donau Allgemeine Versicherungs Aktien Gesellschaft. Vienna, Austria. Plastic. 7 3/8x5 1/8. Blue with White lettering. |
20 |
| 41 |
FM |
1371 |
Magdeburger Feuerversicherungs - Gesellschaft. Magdeburg, Germany. Iron. 7x4 5/8. Slightly Convex. Red (faded) Background with White Lettering. |
10 |
| 42 |
FM |
US-MG-1 |
Mercer County Mutual Fire Insurance Co. New Jersey. Oval. Brass. 8 1/2x5 3/4. |
Pass |
| 43 |
FM |
97 |
Aetna Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut. Heavy Tin. Repainted. 9 3/4x4 1/2 |
200 |
| 44 |
FM |
292 |
Firemens Insurance Company. Dayton, Ohio. Tin. Rectangular. Very worn. 7x3 3/8 |
150 |
| 45 |
FM |
660 |
Bath Sun Fire Office. Bath, England. Copper. 8 3/4x7 7/8 |
100 |
| 46 |
FM |
227 |
Williamsburgh City Fire Insurance Company. Brooklyn, New York. Tin. Rectangular. 6 5/8x3 3/16. Gold letters on Black Background. Only mark issued by this Company. 1853-1916. |
250 |
| 47 |
FM |
296 |
American Insurance Company. Chicago, Illinois. Heavy Tin. Rectangular. 6 3/4x3 1/4. |
220 |
| 48 |
Grenade |
NA |
Turquoise Grenade. Hardens Hand Fire Extinguisher. Patented No. 1. Aug. 8, 1871 - Aug. 14, 1888. Very good condition. Just some rim chips at lip. |
75 |
| 49 |
Ledger Marker |
NA |
Aetna Insurance Company Ledger Marker. Bright color. Nothing on other side. |
No Show |
| 50 |
FM |
235-X-2 |
Home Insurance Company. New York, New York. Tin. Oval. 8 1/8x5 1/4. Heavily raised gold on black background. Variant of the 1870 mark. |
40 |
| 51 |
FM |
78 |
Hartford Fire Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut. Tin. Very solid mark. Red house paint on front. Very light rust on back. |
220 |
| 52 |
FM |
63 |
Providence Washington Insurance Company. Providence, Rhode Island. Tin. Rectangular. 7x4. Lithographed light blue board and lettering. Dark blue background. Mark used in Latin America. |
230 |
| 53 |
Ledger |
NA |
Aetna Life Insurance Company "Ledger Marker" Nothing written on back. 9 7/8x2 1/2 |
Pass |
| 54 |
FM |
729 |
Suffolk and General Country Amicable Insurance Office. Bury and Ipswich, England. Lead. Rectangular. 10 5/8x4 3/4. |
400 |
| 55 |
FM |
1535 Var. |
Previdente Cia de Seguros Maritomos E Terrestres. Milan, Italy. Tin. |
30 |
| 56 |
Sign |
NA |
Aetna Insurance Co., Hartford, Conn. Reverse Glass Sign. Black background with Gold lettering and picture with Aetna shield on left side. Scratches around "ance" and "Con" 18 1/2x30 1/2 |
75 |
| 57 |
FM |
243 |
Phenix Insurance Company. Brooklyn, New York. Brass. 3 5/8x3 7/8. Phenix raised. Horseshoe inverted. Very thin brass. |
Pass |
| 58 |
Sign |
NA |
Unusual Insurance Agency Sign in shape of an arrow. McInturf Ins. Agency, Mendota, Ill. Circa 1940s. 27 1/4"x5 7/8" Yellow with black lettering. |
25 |
| 59 |
FM |
53 |
Insurance Company of North America. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tin. Circular. 6 3/4 diameter. The marks were made between 1929 and 1932 for INAs Far East operation and then given to Chinese policyholders. When the Japanese gained control of Hong Kong in 1942, the marks that were left were stored with the Swiss Consul. After the war, they were taken from storage and sent to the INA Archives in Philadelphia. |
65 |
| 60 |
FM |
399 |
Cooper Fire Insurance Company. Dayton, Ohio. Tin. Small Rectangular. 5 3/8x2 3/16 |
150 |
| 61 |
Ledger Marker |
NA |
Aetna of Hartford Ledger Marker and paper cutter. 1819 incorporated. Lists Assets at $4,273,260.81. Good Condition |
50 |
| 62 |
FM |
BU 564, W4E |
Union Assurance Society a/k/a The Union Fire Office, London, England. Copper. 6 3/4" x 9 7/16". Four clasped hands, "A.D 1714" at top and "UNION" at bottom all raised. Issued c. 1835-c. 1865. Some traces of gold and red paint remaining. |
85 |
| 63 |
Sign |
|
Reverse Glass sign for the City Insurance Company of New York. Approximately 15" x 21" including frame. Nice shape- Gold letters on black background. |
Pass |
| 64 |
Muffin Bell |
NA |
Brass Muffin Bell with Wood handle. The inside of the Bell has broken off so the two brass pieces do not stay together. Just needs to be braised by someone. |
50 |
| 65 |
FM |
103 |
Aetna Insurance Company, Hartford, Connecticut. Tin. Rectangular. 6 5/8x3 1/4. Lettering "Aetna of Hartford" and border in gold with black background. |
105 |
| 66 |
FM |
347 |
North St. Louis Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Saint Louis, Missouri9. Zinc. Oval. 7 5/8x5 5/8 |
450 |
| 67 |
FM |
432 |
Aurora Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Cincinnati, Ohio. Heavy Tin. 6 3/4x3 1/4" Repainted on Front. |
600 |
| 68 |
FM |
989 |
National Union Fire Office, Bedford, England. Metal, rectangular 8 1/2"x12" Almost mint. red with yellow lettering. Small scratch at bottom right. |
50 |
| 69 |
FM |
321/322 |
City Mutual Insurance Company. Saint Louis, Missouri. Zinc. Oval. 8x5 3/4. |
525 |
| 70 |
Sign |
TBD |
ITEM PULLED FROM AUCTION. NO BIDS ACCEPTED. American Insurance Company. Reverse Painting on Glass. 12"x24" museum quality sign. Original Cardboard Backing showing painting manufactured by Goodman Company of New York. The only change from its original condition is a new frame. |
No Show |
| 71 |
FM |
632; W#10K; A#46E |
Royal Exchange Assurance. London, England. 4x8 7/8. Top is detached but with the mark. |
50 |
| 72 |
FM |
891 |
Royal Insurance Co., Ltd. Copper, 10 1/4x12. Ornate shield with border, design and lettering raised. No color. Attached to a wood board backing in same shape as mark. |
60 |
| 73 |
FM |
69 |
Hartford Fire Insurance Company, Hartford, Connecticut. Tin, Border and Hartford in Gold. 6 1/2x2 1/4. |
100 |
| 74 |
FM |
74 |
Hartford Fire Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut. Tin. Rectangular. 7 7/8x3 7/8. Raised border. Gold lettering on black background. |
45 |
| 75 |
FM |
NA |
Portugal Previdente, Campanhia de Sgeuros. Tin. 8 1/4"x8 1/4". Documented on page 160 of Chapas, Heraldries of the Insurance Companies by Vitor Alegria and Jose Pousinho Henriques. The company was founded in 1907 in Lisbon, Portugal. |
No Show |
| 76 |
Sign |
NA |
Fulton Insurance Sign. Wood frame with Circular insert. 17 1/4x 17 1/4. |
65 |
| 77 |
FM |
525 |
Hand-in-Hand Fire and Life Insurance Society, London, England. Lead. 8 5/8x8. Policy #103825 |
600 |
| 78 |
Sign |
NA |
Fidelity-Phenix Fire Insurance Co. of New York. Porcelain on Steel. White Lettering on Blue Background. 13x18 |
Pass |
| 79 |
FM |
US-MA-2 |
Mutual Assurance - Society of Virginia. On back of mark says "18th Cent. Hdwe" "Bicentennial Casting of 200" Metal. Oval. 10x8 1/4 |
65 |
| 80 |
FM |
142 |
Knox County Mutual Insurance Company. Mount Vernon, Ohio. Tin. Rectangular. 7x3 1/2. |
400 |
| 81 |
FM |
320 |
United Firemens Insurance Company, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania. Heavy Cast Iron. 11x9 1/8 |
Pass-Reproduction |
| 82 |
Sign |
NA |
Hartford Fire Insurance Company. Tin Oval. Emblem of staf in field in front of mountains i nvarious shades of brown. 2 1/8" simulated wood frame. Some rust and discoloration. Fair condition. |
25 |
| 83 |
Parade Ribbon |
NA |
Parade Ribbon. Member pin. m Fire Co. No. 1. Everett, PA. State Firemens Assoc, Philadelphia. October 1-4, 1901. Some damage on bottom right side. |
10 |
| 84 |
FM |
91 |
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brass. Oval. 11 3/8x7 3/8. No drainage knob. Repainted. Policy No. 28119 repainted on bottom. |
500 |
| 85 |
FM |
257 |
Phoenix Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut. Tin. Very good mark with most of the gilt remaining on the letters. Small amount of black background paint remains on front. Light surfact rust on front and back. No bends or missing bits. |
150 |
| 86 |
Fire Helmet |
NA |
Ok. Fire Helmet. Small helmet. Black with brass shield and top. Some scratches and dents on both sides of helmet. Has a lions head on both sides 1 inch in diameter. Probably German or Austrian. |
75 |
| 87 |
Sign |
|
Lithographed sheet iron sign for the London and Lancashire Insurance Company. Nice graphics. 18" x 22" plus wooden frame. |
Pass |
| 88 |
FM |
258 |
Phoenix Insurance Company, Hartford, Connecticut. Tin. Rectangular. 8 1/4x4 1/4. Repainted |
Pass |
| 89 |
FM |
263 |
City Fire Insurance Company of Hartford. Hartford, Connecticut. Heavy Tin. Border and Lettering raised. Repainted. 7 1/4x3 3/8 |
300 |
| 90 |
Sign |
274.10 |
North British & Mercantile Insurance Company. Aluminum with Black Frame. 11 1/4"x26 1/2". 1 1/2" frame. Etched black lettering flanking company emblem. Fire Insurance and All Kindred Lines in red. Excellent Condition. |
Pass |
| 91 |
FM |
457 |
Columbia Fire Insurance Company. Dayton, Ohio. Tin. Rectangular. 6 7/8x3 1/4. Border and Columbia - Dayton, O raised. |
200 |
| 92 |
Sign |
NA |
Homeland Insurance Company of America. Fire Insurance and All Kindred Lines. Tin Sign with Black Wood Frame. |
30 |
| 93 |
FM |
21 |
Philadelphia Contributionship, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wood. Shield Shape. 15x10. Four lead clasped hands with thumb up. 1752 in lead. Issued by this company about 1935 for advertising purposes. |
145 |
| 94 |
FM |
2 |
Phildelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wood with shield shape in lead. Four clasped hands, thumbs up. Board has beveled edges. 14 3/4x10 1/2/ Bottom hand has come loose from rest of lead hands. |
Pass |
| 95 |
FM |
207 |
Queen City Insurance Company. Cincinnati, Ohio. Tin. Round. 7 7/8. Repainted. |
Pass |
| 96 |
Ledger Marker |
NA |
Andes Insurance Company Ledger Marker. Reverse side says "Cash Capital $1,000,000" |
50 |
| 97 |
FM |
108 |
Aetna Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut. Tin. Rectangular. 6 7/8x3. Black on Silver Background. |
225 |
| 98 |
Fire Extinguisher |
NA |
Blue Jay Fire Extinguisher Dry Compound. Full. Black with ornate stenciling on front. At bottom says "Price $2.00" |
Pass |
| 99 |
FM |
720 |
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society. Norwich, England. Tin. 8 3/4x10 1/2. |
50 |
| 100 |
FM |
Evenden 64R |
Gothaer Feuer Versicherungsbank Auf Gegenseitigkeit. Gotha, German. |
10 |
| 101 |
Grenade |
NA |
Hardens Hand Grenade. Blue. "Star" No liquid. 6 3/4. Small chips at lip. |
50 |
| 102 |
FM |
76 |
Hartford Fire Insurance Company, Hartford, Connecticut. Tin. 6 9/16"x3" Hartford and Border is black on a gold background. |
150 |
| 103 |
FM |
84-V-A |
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia,Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. 115/8x7 7/8. |
95 |
| 104 |
FM |
1079 |
Compagnie De Bruxelles Societe Anonyme Pour LAssurance A Primes. Brussels, Belgium. Tin. Raised gold on black background. A lot of the black is no longer there. Looks better in person than from the picture because of the flaking. 11 1/8x9 |
Pass |
| 105 |
FM |
381 |
State Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Hannibal, Missouri. Zinc. Oval. 7 7/8x5 3/4 |
500 |
| 106 |
Parade Ribbon |
NA |
Parade Ribbon. Delegate 58th Annual Convention. Pennsylvania State Firemens Association. Philadelphia, PA. October 4-5-6-7, 1937. Brass top and brass medal attached (on brass are etched items such as nozzle, pumper, helmet, hydrant.) |
15 |
| 107 |
FM |
862; Wright80B;Addis80A |
Protector Fire Insurance Company. London, England. 1825-1835. Copper. Very solid mark. minor crushing. No paint. No bits missing. |
115 |
| 108 |
FM |
210 |
St. Louis Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Saint Louis, Missouri. Zinc. Odd Shape. 7x4 |
335 |
| 109 |
FM |
228 |
Farmers of York Pennsylvania fire mark. Painted sheet iron and mounted on a small board. Overall nice condition. Measures 3 1/8" x 7". |
100 |
| 110 |
Grenades |
NA |
Picture number 2 |
80 |
| 110 |
Grenades |
NA |
Fire Control Kit. by AutoFYRstop. Original case with 6 full fire extinguisher clear grenades. The stickers are original and complete. See both pictures for open and shut case. Note - can not ship. If absentee bidder interested, contact Auction Chair regarding delivery) |
80 |
| 111 |
FM |
398 |
Cooper Fire Insurance Company. Dayton, Ohio. Tin. Rectangular. 6 3/4x3 1/8. |
175 |
| 112 |
FM |
411 |
Kenton Insurance Company, Covington, Kentucky. Tin. 6 5/8x4 5/8. Repainted on Front. |
Pass |
| 113 |
Sign |
78.1 |
Columbia Fire Underwriters Agency. Brass. The Columbia Fire Underwriters Agency, Omaha, Nebraska of the National Fire Insurance Co. Hartford. Black and Brass Borders. Good Condition 23"x12" |
Pass |
| 114 |
FM |
551 |
Sun Insurance Office, Limited. London, England. Copper. Circular. 7 1/4. |
150 |
| 115 |
FM |
US-PB-1 |
Peoria M&F Ins. Co. Peoria, Illinois. Tin. Rectangular. 7 7/8x3 7/8. Repainted. |
700 |
| 116 |
FM |
90VA |
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Cast Iron. Repainted. On back - sprue mark and drainage knob.7 5/8x10 7 3/4 |
200 |
| 117 |
FM |
847 |
Patriotic Assurance Company, Limited. Dublin, Ireland. Circular. 7 1/8". Tin. |
No Show |
| 118 |
FM |
247 |
Agricultural Insurance Company. Watertown, New York. Tin. Rectangular. 9 1/2x2 3/8 |
280 |
| 119 |
Sign |
|
The Hartford Fire Insurance Co. Fire Insurance in large letters. Tin with company emblem. Stag in upper left. Jenkinson Realty Co., bellevue, PA. Yellow background with black lettering. Excellent condition. 15x30. |
20 |
| 120 |
FM |
229 |
Home Insurance Company, New York. Tin. 6 3/8x3 1/8. First Mark of this company. |
Pass |
| 121 |
Ledger Marker |
NA |
National Fire Insurance Company Ledger Marker. |
85 |
| 122 |
FM |
429 |
Union Fire Insurance Company. Nashville, Tennessee. Heavy Cast Iron. Odd Shape. Center is concave with Hydrant and U F I Co raised. Repainted. 10 1/4x7 |
Pass/Reproduction |
| 123 |
FM |
W#88A; A#90A |
Northern Assurance Company. London, England. Copper. Solid mark with one stress crack from the stamping. Very small bits missing at each lower corner. Established in Aberdeen Scotland under the name of North of England Fire and Life Assurance Company. |
70 |
| 124 |
Fire Helmet |
n |
Firemans Fund Fire Helmet. Hard Red Plastic. Gold lettering on the shield. |
Pass |
| 125 |
FM |
38 |
Mutual Assurance Company for Insuring Houses. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. Oval. 12 1/4x8 3/8. Raised Green Tree and Flat Back |
$800 |
| 126 |
FM |
1264 |
L Union Compagnie DAssurances Contre LIncendie. Paris, France. Tin. Rectangular. 9 3/4x6 5/8. Blue Center oval with gold figures and lettering. |
45 |
| 127 |
Grenade |
NA |
Cobalt Blue Grenade. Cylinder. Full. Minimax Patent Applied for. |
30 |
| 128 |
FM |
340 -V-A |
Indiana Central Ins. Co. Lafayette, Indiana. Tin sheet iron. Rectangular. Repainted. 5 3/4x3 1/8 |
625 |
| 129 |
FM |
1523 |
La Fondiaria. Italy. 5 1/2x8 1/2 Tin. Blue Background, Silver Letters |
20 |
| 130 |
FM |
762;Wright45F; Addis46E |
County Fire Office. London, England. Excellent mark. Full paint. Several small surface rust areas on front. Unused. Note - there were a small number of these unused marks found during the demolition of a building in the early 90s. The story is that a vault of the company was un-earthed - it has been buried since WW2. |
Pass |
| 131 |
Fire Alarm Box |
NA |
Red Gamewell Fire Alarm Box. Original. Very heavy. |
75 |
| 132 |
FM |
EV 9AF |
Allianz Insurance Company. Circa 1956-1960. Hier Schutzt. |
20 |
| 133 |
FM |
290 |
New England Fire and Marine Insurance. Hartford, Connecticut. Tin. Rectangular. 9x4 1/4. Very good condition. |
410 |
| 134 |
FM |
947 |
Liverpool & London & Globe. Tin. Raised Globe. Black with gold lettering. Red oval surrounds gold globe. 9 1/4x7 1/2. Appears uncirculated. Very good condition. |
45 |
| 135 |
Ledger Marker |
NA |
Insure with the Triumph Ledger Marker. Lettering in gold with black background. On reverse side - Triumph in the middle with $500,000 on the left side and Cincinnati on the right. Lettering is faded but easy to read up close. |
60 |
| 136 |
Hat |
NA |
Top Hat. Eagle decal with US coat of arms on front. 13 1/4x11 7/8 diameter at bottom of hat. 6 3/4 high. Made by Cairns. Black stiff leather. No damage inside. 2 inch white scratch on backside of hat. No damage to decal. |
30 |
| 137 |
Sign |
NA |
Travelers Insurance Company, Hartford, Connecticut. Brass Sign. Black etched lettering, border and Knight with Shield in black also. 17 3/4x11 7/8. Front of sign has some of the brass faded. |
55 |
| 138 |
FM |
669 |
Salop Fire Office. Shrewsbury, England. Lead. 7 3/8x7. Repainted in original colors. Policy No. 5839 on bottom panel. |
410 |
| 139 |
Sign |
NA |
Hartford Insurance Company Brass Sign. 19 7/8x15. Red lettering and black picture of the stag engraved on the brass. Very good condition. |
140 |
| 140 |
Parade Ribbon |
NA |
Phila. S.F.E Co. No. 1. October 19, 1912. At bottom is brass pendant with picture of Fire Station. |
10 |
| 141 |
FM |
113 |
The Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brass. Rectangular. 7x4.See article in the January 2010 Signvierst for more information. |
Pass |
| 142 |
Sign |
NA |
Continental Insurance Companies Sign. White background. Tan frame. Continental soldier with blue and white uniform 18 1/2x14 1/2 plus 1 3/4 frame. Mint Condition. Beautiful. |
Pass |
| 143 |
FM |
553 |
Sun Insurance Office, Limited. London, England. Tin. Rectangular. 4 7/8x3 3/4. Gold on black background. |
200 |
| 144 |
FM |
EV 141V |
Thuringia Insurance Company. Hannover and Munich. circa 1952-1966. |
10 |
| 145 |
Sign |
NA |
Rochester American Insurance Company Sign. 21 3/8"x15 1/4" Tin with original wood frame. |
20 |
| 146 |
FM |
545 |
Sun Insurance Company. London, England. Lead. 6 5/8x5 3/4. Sun with 16 rays. Painted gold. Panel below has policy No. 6496. Damaged mark. Panel is detached from Mark - held together with wire and trimmed down from 6 to 4 numbers |
30 |
| 147 |
Grenade |
NA |
Red Comet Red Grenade with holder designed for this grenade. Full. Note - can not be shipped. If absentee bidder is interested, contact auction chair regarding delivery. |
15 |
| 148 |
FM |
714 |
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society. Norwich, England. Brass. Original painting but damaged. The panel below with "Norwich Union" is missing and the top finial is missing. Still beautiful mark. 9 1/8x 9 7/8. |
30 |
| 149 |
FM |
230 |
Home Insurance Company. New York, New York. Tin, Rectangular. 6 1/8x3 1/4. Some original gold still on mark. Rarest mark of this company. |
290 |
| 150 |
Sign |
NA |
Providence Washington Insurance Company of Providence, R.I. Tin sign. 17 1/2x23 3/4. |
65 |
| 151 |
Sign |
NA |
Old Colony Insurance Company. Boston, Mass. Reverse Glass Sign with original wood frame. 17 5/8x23 5/8. |
Pass |
| 152 |
Perpetual Calendar |
NA |
Newark Insurance Company. Royal Liverpool Insurance Group. Perpetual Calendar. Brass. 21x13. |
10 |
| 153 |
Sign |
NA |
Royal Insurance Company. "Leading Fire Co. Of The World." Reverse Glass Sign. 21 5/8x29 1/2. |
55 |
| 154 |
Sign |
NA |
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Tin Sign with original wood frame. 30 1/4x18 3/8. |
50 |
| 155 |
Ledger Marker |
NA |
Aetna Ledger Marker. Brown with Gold Lettering. Insure with the Aetna; Hartford, Conn. Fire and Inland. 1819. |
50 |