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# ID Description Sold  
Eagle Reproduction Fire Mark of Bulau 47. Very Heavy Cast Iron. On back "Facsimile of Insurance Company of North America Fire Mark Issued in 1830" "51/200" "1988 Replica" Authorized replica - CIGNA produced full size replica. In original box. Mint condition. #51, edition of 200.   45 
Firemans Fund Insurance Co. SF. Reproduction Fire Mark or Sign. Very heavy metal. 9x7  10 
Book. Fire Engines & Fire Fighting. By David Burgess-Wise. Published 1977. 125 pages.  
Firemens Insurance Company, Baltimore, Maryland. Reproduction Fire Mark of BU117. Heavy Cast Iron. Round. 11 5/8x13 1/4  18 
Great American Insurance Company. New York. Paper Clip. Silver color. On reverse side is the Great American high rise building at One Liberty Street, New York etched.   Pass 
PIA - Professional Insurance Agency Paperweight. Metal. 3 7/8x2 7/8. 
The New Brunswick Fire Insurance Company. Ink Blotter.   Pass 
Train Service Time Book. "Insure Now" "Compliments of the Continental Casualty Company." Inside cover shows 1934 Calendar and Back cover shows 1935 Calendar.   Pass 
Home Insurance Company, New York. Trade Card. 1880. 4 1/2x3. 
10  Small pamphlet - Let the Strong Arm of SAMSON Shield You Against Loss. "Why you should have Liability and Property Damge Insurance" Auto insurance. 6 1/4x3 3/8  Pass 
11  Aetna Paperweight. Mirror on reverse side.   Pass 
12  Valiant Hose No. 2 Reproduction Fire Mark. Metal. 10 5/8x5 5/8.   Pass 
13  State Farm Mutual Auto Tag.   Pass 
14  Firehouse Collectibles Softcover Book. An Illustrated Guide to Fire Department Memorabilia from the Colonial Era to the Present Day. Published 1979.  10 
15  Philadelphia National Insurance Company. Heavy Burlwood Plaque. 11 1/4x18.   18 
16  Orient Insurance Co. of Hartford, Conn. Sign. In large Gold letters says "Automobile Insurance." Solid Wood. 16x6.   22 
17  Saint Paul Mercury Indenmity Company Plaque. Burwood Wood. 11 1/8x10.  16 
18  Hartford Reproduction Fire Mark. Heavy Metal. 9 3/4x5 3/4. Gold lettering and border.   10 
19  The Great Fire - Chicago 1871. Book. By Herman Kogan and Robert Cromie. Published 1971. 237 pages. Very good condition.   22 
20  Small Oregon Mutual Insurance Company Sign. McMinnville, Oregon. Plastic. 12 1/4x5 1/4.   Pass 
21  Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society Sign. Automobile Agency. Lightweight metal over cardboard. 11 7/8x5 7/8.  16 
22  Sign. Springfield & Marine Insurance Co. Gray Tin with Black lettering and automobile in red. Says "Ask for a SPRINGFIELD Automobile Policy". 12x9. Damage on the "L" of Automobile 
23  Three Fire Department Buttons. Jacob Reed & Sons, Philadelphia.  
24  Travelers Plaque. Lightweight Burlwood with The Travelers and Red Umbrella on front. 9 3/4x11 1/2.  
25  Advertising Item from Continental Casualty Casualty. Very small 1 7/8"x2 7/8". "Accidents will happen" This item opens up and shows that they have $1,500,000 in assets and have paid $6,000,000 in claims to Railroad Employees. Comment from LA - I like the bottom of front "We pay our Agents to represent us and not to talk against other Companies."  
26  The Story of Lloyds Pamphlet. 2 pages. Compliments of Sayre and Toso, Inc. Also, comes with 20c stamp with a 1860s Fire Pumper .   Pass 
27  Your Independent Insurance Agent Serves You First Sign. Wood frame with brass oval in middle. 12x9 
28  The Lore of Firefighting Exhibition. January 18 - March 7, 1984 at the Federal Reserve Board. From the CIGNA Insurance Group. 13 pages. Presentation Exhibit Brochure.  
29  Miniature Reproduction Fire Mark of United Firemens Insurance Company - BU316. 3 1/2x2 1/2. Cast Iron.  
30  Historic Fires of the West. 1865 to 1915. Book. by Ralph W. Andrews. 192 pages.   27 
31  Volunteer Firefighters of Louisville, Kentucky. By David Winges. Booklet. Over 100 pages. Published 1992. Inside cover is a note to the original owner by the Author Dave Winges and signed by him.   22 
32  St. Paul Communique. Published Winter 1991. Outside Cover has Fire Marks. Inside on Pages 13-15 is an article on Fire Marks including color pictures.   Pass 
33  Fire - The Story of the Fire Engine. Book. by Simon Goodenough. Published 1978. 160 pages.  
34  Book. The Romance of Firefighting. By Robert Holzman. Published 1956. 209 pages.   20 
35  Catalogue of The Green Tree Collection. Book by The Mutual Assurance Company. 165 pages.   15 
36  Ohio Farmers Insurance Company Auto Tag. Leroy, Ohio. Note, this is listed in the Bulau book as 176. Brass. Hexagonal. Believed to have been issued for auto but also used for door place. Circa 1920.   16 
37  10" plate created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Dimond Brothers Insurance Agency. Nice graphics- made in 1967.  Pass 
38  Book - National Fire Codes. Vol. IV. Extinguishing and Alarm Equipment 1946. 675 pages plus at least 30 pages of Advertisements. No torn pages in book 
39  Fire Extinguisher Here Sign. Same thing written on both sides. Light Metal. 8x5. 
40  Hartford Fire Ins. Company. Written on Back" An Authentic Reproduction of Hartford Fire Mark - First Issued 1840." Tinned Sheet Iron. Black Background. Raised Gold Letering. Perfect Condition.  10 
41  Toy Red Fire Truck. 4 1/4 inches long. 1 1/4 inches tall. Models of Yesteryear - 1995 Matchbook Collectibles. Replica of 1920 Mack.  10 
42  Maryland Life Insurance Co. Almanac 1901. 45 pages.  
43  Acid Bottle. Clear bottle 5" high with original metal stopper. On outside of bottle in middle says "Patent" and bottom of bottle says "AMER LA FRANCE AND FOAMITE CORP" "No2" "ELMIRA NY" No chips or damage on bottle.  
44  Attleboro Mutual Fire Insurance Company Insurance Policy. Massachusetts Standard Policy. Expires July 1, 1900.   Pass 
45  North British & Mercantile Insurance Company Insurance Policy. Standard Fire Policy of the State of New York. Expires October 30th, 1918. Great condition.  
46  Niagara Fire Insurance Company Insurance Policy. Standard Fire Policy of the State of New York. Expires January 3rd 1896.  
47  Continental Insurance Company Standard Fire Insurance Policy. From 5th November, 1892 to 5th November 1895 
48  Assignment of Mortgage Document. New Jersey. Dated November 15th 1924.   Pass 
49  Hero Fire Entinguisher. Unopened. by Boswick Laboratories. 4 3/4 high.   Pass 
50  Globe Insurance Company, London. Reproduction Fire Mark of BU739. Heavy Metal. 7 5/8x7. Extremely convexed.   26 
51  ITEM PULLED FROM AUCTION. NO BIDS ACCEPTED. American Casualty Company of Reading, Pennsylvania. Sign. 10 1/2x13 1/2. Average condition.   No Show 
52  Lloyds of London Fire Policy. Expiration date was 20th October 1964.   Pass 
53  Book. The New England Agency Mutuals. 1879-1979. By William N. Woodland. Published in Commemoration of the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Mutual Fire Insurance Association of New England. 124 pages 
54  Letter Opener. Brass. Clarence A. OBrien - Registered Patent Attorney Opposite U.S. Patent Office, Washington, D.C.  
55  Risk Management & Insurance Book. By Williams & Helns. 741 pages.   Pass 
56  Record Album - The Songs of North America. Second Picture.   Pass 
56  The Songs of North America/The All Time Great Songs since 1792 Record Album. Issued to commemorate Insurance Company of North America 175th anniversary in 1967. Never played, one side does have two scratches, otherwise cover and record in very good condition.   Pass 
57  The Historical Collection of Insurance Company of North America. 1792-1967. Book by M.J. McCosker. Published 1967. 213 pages.   Pass 
58  An Illustrated Handbook of Fire Apparatus. Book. Published 1972. Emphasis on 19th Century American Pieces. By George Anne Daly and John Robrecht, INA Corporation Archives Department. 127 pages.   25 
59  Aetna Life Affiliated Booklet. Getting to Know.... 28 pages. Published 1962.   Pass 
60  Star Fire Insurance Company - Reproduction Fire Mark. Metal 8 1/2x10 7/8.   10 
61  Kent Fire Insurance Company Reproduction Fire Mark of BU735. Lightweight metal. Mfg by Walter E. Lee, Inc. 7 1/2x6 1/4  10 
62  Conemaugh Valley Mutual Insurance Company Reproduction Fire Mark. Heavy Metal. Shaped as an Indian Head. 10 1/2x8 1/4  30 
63  Royal Exchange Assurance. London, England. Reproduction Fire Mark of BU623. 5 7/8x7 1/8. Heavy Metal.   30 
64  Reproduction Fire Mark or Sign. Silver Eagle on Silver Hand with Green Branch. On back is "The Artcaster, Harleysville, PA 19438" FM9. Metal 9x11  10 
65  Valiant Hose No. 2 Sign/Fire Mark Reproduction. Heavy Metal. Rectangular. 9 3/4x8 1/8  Pass 
66  Philadelphia Contributionship Reproduction Fire Mark. Lightweight Metal. Made by Artcaster. 10 1/2x7 1/8  10 
67  Associated Firemens Insurance Company Reproduction Fire Mark of BU166. Cast Iron. Oval. 8 5/8x10 7/8  31 
68  Reproduction Fire Mark or Sign. Lightweight Metal with Gold front. Large black "R" and 1841 in black. 7 1/4x8 1/2  Pass 
69  Royal Insurance Company Reproduction Fire Mark of Bulau 891. Heavy Metal. 9 7/8x12.   20 
70  Colorado Farm Bureau Mutual Ins. Co. Farm Bureau Insurance 1950. Reproduction Fire Mark. 11x9. Metal.  
71  Associated Firemens Insurance Company Reproduction of Fire Mark Bulau 191. Cut out fireman. 8 5/8x7 3/4  Pass 
72  Ink Blotter. Norwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Spencer C. Fish, District Agent. 1927 Calendar on front.  Pass 
73  United Firemens Insurance Company. Reproduction Fire Mark of Bulau 313/314. 11 3/8x8 7/8. Very Heavy Cast Iron.   28 
74  Compagnie de Bruxelles Reproduction Fire Mark of Bulau 1078. Metal. Made by Walter E. Lee, Inc. 10 3/4x8 1/2.  Pass 
75  Miniature Fire Extinguisher (thought to be a salemen sample) by Merlite Industries. 5 1/2 inches high  Pass 
76  American Fire Marks Booklet. The Insurance Company of North American Collection.  
77  The British Fire Mark Book. 1680-1879. By Brian Wright.   25 
78  Footprints of Assurance by Alvin Bulau. Published in 1953. The "bible" for Fire Mark collectors  20 
79  Fire Fighting Apparatus - 100 years from 1863 to 1963. Book. 112 pages. 4 Sections with 400 photos and ads.   22 
80  German American Ins. Co. Advertising Mirror.   Pass 
81  Two letter openers - believe brass - from Kansas City Glass Co. First telephone number is GR 1-7430.   Pass 
82  Insurance Company of North American. Reproduction Fire Mark of Bulau 51. Copper. 11 x 8 1/2.   45 
83  Acid Bottle. Clear bottle with no markings except "ACID LINE" on one side in middle. No chips at lip. One minor chip at bottom of bottle. 6 1/4" high  Pass 
84  Picture of New England Ladder Truck. An Unusual Bangor Box City Service wiht Deluge Set, in Parade Dress. Framed. 8 3/4 x 6 3/4   Pass 
85  Picture. Chicago Fire Patrol No. 3. The Patrols were Established One Week Before the Great Fire of Oct. 9, 1871, and were Literally Baptised by Flames. Framed 8 3/4 x 6 3/4.   Pass 
86  Pressed Aluminum or tin sign for the Carpenter Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Measures approximately 11.5" x 9" and is blue, cream and silver color. Letters and design are raised.  22 
87  Agent Plaque for the Sun Insurance Office. Shield shaped with Sun logo of two firemen next to sun and picture of pumper. 11" x 12"  15 
88  State Farm bumper emblem. Painted steel. Dates to early 1940s with illustration of 40 Buick coupe. Scarce variant with long flange. New in original envelope with original mounting bolt.  Pass 
89  Fire Mark type plaque issued by State farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company to commemorate their 60th anniversary in 1982. Painted cast aluminum shows the founder standing next to a Model T. Fairly scarce- as new condition  Pass 
90  Table lighter for the Hartford Insurance Group. 2" x 2" x 2.5" block of lucite with a small deer floating in the middle. A 1.5" lighter is inserted into top. Neat piece. 
91  13.5" x 20" painted steel sign for the Piedmont Fire Insurance Co. of Charlotte, NC. Company is a part of the Aetna Insurance Group and the sign offers "Hail Insurance on Growing Crops".  Pass 
92  History of the Aetna Fire Insurance Company published in 1919. This is the leatherbound, presentation edition which is the rarer version. 260 pages of text and pictures.  25 
93  Photo of October 28, 1871 Harpers Weekly devoted almost exclusively to the Great Chicago Fire which occurred on October 8, 1871. Filled with illustrations of post fire devastation. Some illustrations are full page. Contemporary fire history at its finest. The other issue in this group of two is from November 4, 1871. Both are heavily illustrated!  23 
93  Two complete isues of Harpers Weekly from 1871. These are for different weeks shortly after and almost entirely devoted to the Great Chicago Fire of October 1871. Nice account and many fantastic illustrations. 16 pages each. See extra photo of other paper.  23 
94  Pneumatic Fire Extinguisher. Red Color. No damage to sticker on front. 14 3/4 inches high.   Pass 
95  By-Laws of Monell Engine Co., Washingtonville, New York. 6x4" published 1917. 16 pages. Excellent condition.  
96  Picture of Building on fire. Identified as Fire Protection Art: Number 1. Matted and framed with wood frame. 16 1/2 x 13 1/2.  
97  Foamite Firefoam Advertisement from The Saturday Evening Post.  
98  Sun Insurance Reproduction Fire Mark. Heavy Metal. 8x9 3/8.  20 
99  The Graphic Newspaper - Front Cover only. From Saturday, October 28, 1871. Picture of Fireman rescuing woman from a fire. Titled "The Brave Fireman." Excellent condition - no rips.   Pass 
100  Page framed from Harpers Weekly 1865. Picture of "The Destruction by Fire of Barnums American Museum in New York, July 13, 1865"  20 
101  Grave Marker??? Very Heavy Metal. Eagle on top section. 11 3/4x7 3/4.  43 
102  Brass Fire Fighters Nozzle. 10 inches long.   10 
103  Fire Association of Philadelphia Reproduction Fire Mark of BU90. Cast Iron.   10 
104  Associated Firemens Insurance Company Reproduction Fire Mark of BU166. Heavy Cast Iron. 11x8 5/8  20 
105  Stockholms Stads Brandforswakrings-Kontor Reproduction Fire Mark of Bulau 1699. On Wood Frame.   10 
106  Germantown Mutual Fire Reproduction Fire Mark of BU153. Cast Iron. Rectangular. 11 3/8x8 1/8.  12 
107  Eagle Insurance Company Reproduction Fire Mark of BU195. Cast Iron. Oval. 11 7/8x8  60 
108  Hope Mutual, St. Louis Reproduction Fire Mark of BU286. Heavy Metal. 8 3/4x9 1/2.  10 
109  Miniature Brass INA Fire Mark. 3x 2 3/4.  
110  Automobile Record Book. Compliments of The Kansas Casualty and Surety Company. Wichita, Kansas. 64 pages. 5 1/2x3. Last page is a Calendar of 1918. Wonderful condition. No writing inside.  
111  Time is Money - How Much is Yours Worth. "A ? of Vital Interest to All Men" 2 page pamphlet. 6 1/4x3 1/8. 
112  The American Insurance Company. Newark. N.J. Ink Blotter. 6 1/8x3 3/8 
113  Glen Falls Insurance Company Paper Holder. 100th Anniversary 1849 - 1949. Brass top. 10 x 5 3/4  Pass 
114  Episodes of History in the Stories of the United States and the Insurance Company of North America- 1792- 1917. Small book with 96 pages. Published by and for the INA. 
115  Cast metal, 5.5" statue of Peter Stuyvesant made for the Stuyvesant Insurance Company. Great detail and nice condition. This was used as a desktop ornament or perhaps a paperweight.  30 
116  Neat paper sign for windstorm, cyclone and tornado insurance in the Connecticut Fire Insurance Company. Picture shows the Result of a terrific tornado near Huntley, Il on March 24, 1904.  Pass 
117  Dalmatian Dog Statue with Fire Hat. 4 1/2" high with 3" round base. Made by Byers Choice 2002.  
118  Bear Statue with Red SFD Hat. 5" high. Handmade by Bears, Etc.  
119  Allstate Insurance Companies Auto decal. Hard cardboard. Says "The owner of this car has provided for payment of medical expenses for each passenger injured up to" "Two Thousand Dollars" is written over $2000 
120  Paperweight. Glass. Etched Fireman carrying a small person (child?).  
121  Fire Hydrant Mug with Cover. 9 inches high. Rumson Fire Co. New Jersey on one side. Oceanic H & L Co. #1, Inc. 1977 with 1000 G. P. M. Hahn Pumper on either side.  
122  Fire Extinguisher. Copper. Kontrol - Stempel Fire Extinguisher Mfg. Co. St. Louis, MO. 24" high 
123  Thermet Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher for Automobiles. Heavy so appears it was never opened. 6 3/4 high.   Pass 
124  Pyrofite Fluid Fire Extinguisher. Brown Glass Cylinder. Empty. 10 7/8 inches high.   12 
125  Nickel Fire Extinguisher. Model DS Rough Rider. Mfg is American LaFrance and Foamit Corporation. 23 1/2 tall.   10 
126  The Franklin Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia. Stock Certificate. Dated 1935.  
127  American Fire Marks Pamphlet. 10 pages. Very good condition.  
128  Harmonia Fire Insurance Company. Buffalo, New York. Stock Certificate. Dated 1928.   Pass 
129  8.5" x 14" Policy written by the Baltic Fire Insurance Company in 1868. Company was not in business long. Original document.  Pass 
130  Famous American Fire Marks - compliments of Transamera Insurance. 9 Miniature fire marks on wood. 6x6. 
131  Firemans Fund Insurance Company Wood Ruler. On Back says "Fire, Automobile, Marine and Windstorm Insurance"  Pass 
132  Advertising Mirror. Chas. A. Stone Agency. Baltimore, Maryland. Fire and Marine Underwriters of the Automobile Insurance Company.   Pass 
133  Document/Paper Clip. Depaoli Fire Insurance. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.   24 
134  Advertising Mirror. Henry Holland. Buffalo, N.Y.   Pass 
135  Belt Buckle. Hartford Fire Ins. Co.   Pass 
136  Document/Paper Clip. Manhattan Fire & Marine Insurance Co. New York.   26 
137  Advertising Mirror. H. Dalmar & Co. Chicago, Illinois.   Pass 
138  Auto Tag. Wallaces Farmer and Iowa Homestead Service Bureau. Des Moines, Iowa.   20 
139  Auto Tag. American Auto Insurance Association. Freeport, Ill.   41 
140  Auto Tag. Midwest Automobile Underwriters. Freeport, Illinois  35 
141  Paper Weight. The American Fire, Philadelphia. Glass  Pass 
142  Book. The Republic Story - a monograph on the history of Republic Insurance Company. 195 pages. Published 1953. Also with this book: 2 page Supplement to The Republic Story - issued June 1973 and booklet called Republic Financial Services, Inc. 25 pages of presentation made in 1976.  
143  Book, Hardback. Fire and Firefighters by John Morris. Copyright 1954. 393 pages.   10 
144  Auto Tag. Farmers Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. Madison, Wisconsin. Mounted on Wood.  
145  The Home Insurance Company Pamphlet. Men of Vision During 125 Years. By Robert Tullis. 25 pages.  Pass 
146  Money Clip. Sun Alliance 1710. Gold color. Donated by Howard Girdlestone. All proceeds to FMCA. 
147  Pill Box. Preferred Accident & Ins. Co. of N.Y. On reverse side says "Cheapest and Best Policies." Lightweight Tin. Opens up to put pills. Donated by Howard Girdlestone. All proceeds to FMCA 
148  Two FMCA Pins. Donated by Howard Girdlestone. All proceeds to FMCA.  
149  Lumbermens Letter Opener. 75th Anniversary. 1895 -1970. With black holder. All Proceeds to FMCA  10 
150  The Great Boston Fire 1872. Booklet. 55 pages. 10 1/4x12 1/4. Very good condition. No rips.  
151  Hartford Fire Ins. Co. Metal Ruler with Pencil/Pen Storage. Orange with Black Lettering. Losses Paid $30,000,000.   10 
152  State Auto Automobile Badge. Red and Blue with White Lettering. Round.   Pass 
153  Litchfield Mutual Policies. Blue policy, policy number 16502 dated 2 November 1865. Tan policy, Policy number 37516 Dated 8 August 1885.  
154  Aetna Insurance Company policy. 1891. Large.   Pass 
155  Various Insurance Company Rulers - all Wood.  
156  County Fire Office (UK) Two-fold hand bill from 1852 containing company information and the Terms and Conditions for membership. Very good condition and rare.   Pass 
157  Insurance Trade Cards - Lot of 5. Three are from Farmers and Traders Life Insurance Company. One from National Grange, One from Assurances Generales vie Accidents No.65533; Incendie. One from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. One of the five is a post card of a horse drawn pumper.  
158  Kansas Farm Bureau Insurance Company Auto Badge Tag.   Pass 
159  New York Life Insurance Company bronze employee award - 1927.   Pass 
160  Trezevant & Cochran Copper cup rest - British made.  

 
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