West of England Fire and Life Insurance Company. E
West of England Fire and Life Insurance Company. Exeter, England. 1807-1894. Tin. 7 3/8x9 1/4. Very good condition.
B774
$125
Granite State Fire Insurance Company. Portsmouth,
Granite State Fire Insurance Company. Portsmouth, New Hampshire. 1885-1959. Heavy Tin. Raised Lettering and Picture. Gold Leaf Redone?. No Frame. 15 1/8x23 3/4.
158 var.
$30
Royal Exchange Assurance. London, England. Alumi
Royal Exchange Assurance. London, England. Aluminum. 6 3/8x7 3/8. Raised Lettering, Raised Royal Exchange and Raised Rope Design and Edge. No Color.
B636
No Bid
Atlas Assurance Fire Agency. Porcelain enameled o
Atlas Assurance Fire Agency. Porcelain enameled on steel. 15x8. Dark Blue with White around Company Lettering. Brown Atlas holding Globe. Gray Background. Very good condition. Bottom right says Wiltag & Co ltd, London.
29 Var.
$80
Bath Sun Fire Office. Bath, England. 1776-1838.
Bath Sun Fire Office. Bath, England. 1776-1838. Copper. Sun with 20 wavy rays. 8 5/8x7 3/8. Very good condition.
B660
$110
Northern Assurance Company. London, England. Cop
Northern Assurance Company. London, England. Copper. 6 3/4x9 1/2. Raised Shield and Lettering.
B876
No Bid
Aetna Ledger Marker. One side says Net Assets AET
Aetna Ledger Marker. One side says Net Assets AETNA '67 $4,273,269.81. Reverse side says Insure with the AETNA. Hartford Conn. Fire & Inland 1819. Dark Brown with Gold Lettering. Some loss of paint and lettering on top of front and bottom of back.
No Bid
Northwestern National Sign.. Brass. 11 3/4 diame
Northwestern National Sign.. Brass. 11 3/4 diameter. Black background with raised lettering in brass. 5 holes in middle area. One larger, two very small and two middle size. Two very tiny holes at top (10 and 2 on a clock) probably for hanging.
281.4 var
$25
Ohio Farmers Insurance Company. Leroy, Ohio (now
Ohio Farmers Insurance Company. Leroy, Ohio (now Westfield, Ohio). Fire Mark in Lucite Covering. Back says Original Fire Mark issued about 1920.
B175 var
$10
Compagnie de Bruxelles Societe. Brussels, Belgium
Compagnie de Bruxelles Societe. Brussels, Belgium. Tin. 11 1/8x9. Raised Figure and Lettering. Originally Gold on Black Background. However, some of black and some of gold is gone and now the silver tin shows in many spots.
B1079
$10
Clay Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Newport,
Clay Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Newport, Kentucky. 1856-1879. Cast Iron. Rare. Odd Shape. 8 1/4x4 5/8. Raised Lettering and Border.
B276
$750
Home Insurance Company. New York, New York. Tin.
Home Insurance Company. New York, New York. Tin. 6 3/8x3 1/8. Extremely good condition. First type mark of this company. Issued 1853.
B229
$100
Phoenix Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut.
Phoenix Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut. Tin. 8 3/8x4 3/8. Rare. Lettering Raised and in Gold. Border Raised. Background is Black. Gold Lettering in very good shape - Some of black background gone and metal remains.
B258
$250
Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Company. Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brass. 7x4. Lettering Raised Slightly. Black Background. Listed in Bulau but later research shows that his is a sign. See article in 2010-1 issue of The Signevierist. Available on FMCA website under "News"
B113
$150
Mercer County Mutual Fire Insurance Co., New Jerse
Mercer County Mutual Fire Insurance Co., New Jersey. Brass. 5 3/4x8 3/8 Raised Lettering. Top of Mark is discolored.
BUS-MG-1
$100
Kenton Insurance Company. Covington, Kentucky. 1
Kenton Insurance Company. Covington, Kentucky. 1867-1891. Very Rare. Repainted. 6 5/8x4 5/8
B411
$600
Guardian Assurance Company. London, England. Cop
Guardian Assurance Company. London, England. Copper. Figure of Athene, Guardian Lettering and Border Raised. 8 1/2x9 1/4.
B794
$40
Stockholms Stads Brandforsakrings-Kontor. Stockho
Stockholms Stads Brandforsakrings-Kontor. Stockholm, Sweden. Bronze. Modern Mark issued by Company to Policy Holders. Phoenix arising out of the ashes and flames.
B1699-V-B
$55
Gothaer Feuer Versicherungsbank. Gotha Mutual Fir
Gothaer Feuer Versicherungsbank. Gotha Mutual Fire Insurance Bank. Koln, Germany. Aluminum. Orange with Cream Lettering. 7 7/8x4. Mark used outside of Bavaria. Circa 1952-1966.
E64O
$15
Magdeburger Feuerversicherungs-Gesellschaft. Mage
Magdeburger Feuerversicherungs-Gesellschaft. Magedeburg Fire Insurance. Hannover, Germany. Enameled Iron over Steel. 7 1/8x4 3/4. Founding Year 1844 Under Eagle. Mark Used Primarily Outside Barvaria but also in Franconia. Circa 1933-1945. Signed Boos & Hahn, Ortenberg-Baden.
B1371; E88I
$20
Bauerliche Brandversicherung Verein,. Rural Mutua
Bauerliche Brandversicherung Verein,. Rural Mutual Fire Insurance Association. Elberfeld, Germany. Enameled Iron over Steel. Green and Mustard Color with Black Lettering. 7 7/8x5 7/8.
E14C
No Bid
Home Insurance Company, New York, New York. Alumi
Home Insurance Company, New York, New York. Aluminum. 8x5 1/4. Black Background with Gold Lettering and Narrow Gold Border.
B235-X-2
$18
Royal Exchange Assurance. London, England. Lead.
Royal Exchange Assurance. London, England. Lead. 8 7/8x4 1/4. Issued about 1835. Raised Royal Exchange and Border and Crown. Some Original Paint or Repainted a long time ago.
B632
$45
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, P
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. Extremely Convex. Drainage Knob in Back. Issued about 1870. 7 1/2x10 7/8. Some small amounts of original gold remain.
B93
$100
El Iris Compania de Seguros Mutuos Contra Incendio
El Iris Compania de Seguros Mutuos Contra Incendio. Havana, Cuba. Iron. Convexed. 10 3/8x7 3/4
B1191
$150
Atlas Assurance Company. London, England. 6 1/2x
Atlas Assurance Company. London, England. 6 1/2x10 7/8. Copper. Raised figure of Atlas supporting very convex globe. No border.
B777
$75
Covadonga Sociedad Anonima. Madrid, Spain. Tin.
Covadonga Sociedad Anonima. Madrid, Spain. Tin. 11x8 3/4. Raised Gold Cross, Lettering and Border. Originally from Max Klein Collection.
B1681
$105
Patriotic Assurance Company. Dublin, Ireland. Ci
Patriotic Assurance Company. Dublin, Ireland. Circular. 7 inch diameter. Patriotic Lettering Raised in Red.
B847
No Bid
Aetna Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut.
Aetna Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut. Tin. 6 1/2x3 1/4.Black Background with Gold Lettering and Border. Some black smears on Gold but that is pretty common for this mark.
B103
$75
Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company.
Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company. Liverpool, England. Tin. 9 1/2x7 3/8
B947
No Bid
National Union Society. Bedford, England. Tin.
National Union Society. Bedford, England. Tin. 12x8. Tin. Red Background with Yellow Lettering and Center Design. Border Raised.
B989
No Bid
London and Lancashire Insurance Company. London,
London and Lancashire Insurance Company. London, England. Tin. Shield Shape. 9 1/4x8 1/2. No Color.
B927
No Bid
Mutua General de Seguros. Barcelona, Spain. Tin.
Mutua General de Seguros. Barcelona, Spain. Tin. 9 1/4x9 7/8. Black Background. Red Raised Lettering. Gold Raised Border with Lower Center Medallion in Gold with Black lettering and people.
B1677VA
No Bid
Fireman' s Fund Ins. Co. Fire Mark. Aluminum, 7 3/
Fireman' s Fund Ins. Co. Fire Mark. Aluminum, 7 3/4x4 7/8". Similar to BU338 but rectangular in shape. Issued by the Fund in 1970 for advertising purposes. Hydrant differs from 338X-1.
B338-X-2
$40
Lumbermen's Insurance Company. Philadelphia, Penn
Lumbermen's Insurance Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. Diamond Shape. Border Represents Four Logs Overlapping at Ends. Monogram is L. I. Co. in Center. Issued about 1873. 9 1/4x9 1/4. Reviewed by Auction Verification Committee and determined to be Authentic.
B442
$130
Royal Insurance Company. Liverpool, England. Copp
Royal Insurance Company. Liverpool, England. Copper. 11 5/8x9 3/4. Some damage to edges. No color.
B891
No Bid
Maine Mutual Auto Tag. Auburn, Maine. 1931-1937.
Maine Mutual Auto Tag. Auburn, Maine. 1931-1937. Assets and Liabilities Assumed by Farm Bureau Mutual Ins. Co, Concord, NH. Aluminum. Very Good Condition. Full Color. Rare.
$85
Puerto Rico Fire and Casualty Company. Establishe
Puerto Rico Fire and Casualty Company. Established 1965. Oval. Metal. Original Paint. Modern Mark Issued by Insurance Company. 11 1/2x8 3/4.
$40
London Assurance. London, England. Heavy Tin. 1
London Assurance. London, England. Heavy Tin. 11 5/8x10.Raised Lettering. Convex Center in Red with Raised Figure.
B607
$20
La Belgique Societe. Brussels, Belgium. Tin. 9x
La Belgique Societe. Brussels, Belgium. Tin. 9x6 5/8. Pale Blue Background with Gold Raised Lettering, Oval and Portion of Crown. Remainder of Crown is Red.
B1087
$35
Bucks County Contributionship. Langhome, Pennsylv
Bucks County Contributionship. Langhome, Pennsylvania. Mark issued in 1973. Cast Iron. 10 5/8 x 7 5/8. Letter on back from Al Wills dated 10-20-74. He states that the total amount of marks issued by this company at this time is 119.
US-BC-1
$60
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia.
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. 11 3/8x7 1/2. Flat Back. Raised F.A. and Fire Hydrant. Repainted but NOT in Original Colors. Reviewed by Auction Verification Committee and determined to be Authentic but definitely repainted.
B84V-A
$75
Commercial Union Assurance Company. London, Engla
Commercial Union Assurance Company. London, England. Tin. Oval. 9 7/8x8 3/4. Very Rusty. Raised lettering and Design.
B717
$15
Companhia de Securos Tagus Sociedade. Lisbon, Por
Companhia de Securos Tagus Sociedade. Lisbon, Portugal. Tin. 7 1/4x9 7/8.Black Center Red Background. Raised Gold Lettering.
B1621 Var.
$30
Die Versicherungs Gesellschaft Thuringia . Erfurt
Die Versicherungs Gesellschaft Thuringia . Erfurt, Germany. Iron. Convexed. 7 1/8x5 1/8. Yellow Background with Black Lettering and Emblem. Weathered.
B1381/E141Q
$15
Feuer-Versicherungs-Verein. (Schneverdingen Mutua
Feuer-Versicherungs-Verein. (Schneverdingen Mutual Fire Insurance Association. Iron Slightly Convex. 6 1/2x5 1/4. Circa 1953-1958.
E53B
$5
Ultramarina Sociedade Anonima De Responsibiladade.
Ultramarina Sociedade Anonima De Responsibiladade. Lisbon, Portugal Tin. 5 7/8x4. Modern Mark. Similar to B1623.
Not Listed
$15
Nassauische Brand Versicherungs Anstalt. Wiesbade
Nassauische Brand Versicherungs Anstalt. Wiesbaden, Germany. Iron. 6 1/4x9 3/8. Convexed. White Background. Royal Blue Lettering and Crest Background with Yellow Outline and Figure in the Crest.
B1349Var/E97Ba
$30
Panellinios Asphalistiki Heteria. Piraeus, Greec
Panellinios Asphalistiki Heteria. Piraeus, Greece. Tin. 9 3/4x6 5/8. Cream Background with Blue Raised Lettering and Ornamental Border.
B1441
No Bid
Phoenix Assurance Company. London, England. Copp
Phoenix Assurance Company. London, England. Copper. 8 5/8x7 1/8. Spear and Point Missing. Panel below is Bent. Two holes in mark. Old crack on right side of mark at 2 o'clock.
B680.
No Bid
Andes Insurance Company. Ledger Marker. Cincinna
Andes Insurance Company. Ledger Marker. Cincinnati, Ohio. One side says "$1,000,000 ANDES Cincinnati. Other Side says Insure with the ANDES. Very Good Condition. Company went out of business because of the Chicago fire.
$70
Companhia de Seguros Fidelidade. Lisbon, Portugal
Companhia de Seguros Fidelidade. Lisbon, Portugal. Lightweight Tin. 8 3/4x5 7/8. Dark Blue Background with Raised Gold Lettering and Dog.
B1614
$25
Seguros. Ultra Marina. Auto Badge/Tag. 3 7/8x2
Seguros. Ultra Marina. Auto Badge/Tag. 3 7/8x2 1/8.
$10
Gothaer Feuer Versicherungsbank. Gotha Mutual Fir
Gothaer Feuer Versicherungsbank. Gotha Mutual Fire Insurance Bank. Koln, Germany. Aluminum. 5 1/4x4.
E64R
No Bid
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, P
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. Slightly Convex. Raised F.A. and Fire Hydrant. 11 1/4x7 1/8. No Drainage Knob. Hollow Back. Determined to be authentic by Auction Verification Committee.
B88VB
$100
Sun Insurance Office. London, England. Tin. 7 i
Sun Insurance Office. London, England. Tin. 7 inches in diameter. Raised Sun in Gold on Red Background. Raised Gold Lettering on Maroon Background and Raised Gold Border.
B555
No Bid
Northwestern National Insurance Company. Milwauke
Northwestern National Insurance Company. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Reverse Glass Sign with Brass Plate. Wood Frame. Indented Brass Lettering. Simulated Wood Grain Background in Maroon. 23 1/8x17 1/4 including frame.
281.1 Var.
$50
Union Assurance Society, Limited. London, England
Union Assurance Society, Limited. London, England. 1881 - 1961. Reverse Glass. Original Wood Frame. 19 1/8x13 1/8. Lettering and Company Emblem in Gold. Black background.
388.2
No Bid
Continental Insurance Company. New York, New York.
Continental Insurance Company. New York, New York. Reverse Glass with Brass Plate and Original Wood Frame. 21 3/8x13 3/8. Indented Brass Lettering. Raised Multi-colored Emblem of Continental Soldier. Maroon Simulated Wood Grain Background.
94.3b
$105
Atlas Assurance Company Limited. London, England.
Atlas Assurance Company Limited. London, England. Brass with Wood Frame. 26 1/2 x 14 1/2. Slightly Raised Etched Brass Gold Lettering and Gold Company Emblem. Black Background. Manufacturer: George Rutledge Co. on back. Old Damage to Frame at top above "Established 1808" Some scuff marks on frame.
29.1
No Bid
Millers National Insurance Company. Chicago. Fir
Millers National Insurance Company. Chicago. Fire Windstorm Automobile. Aluminum with Wood Frame. 23 1/4x17 1/4. Etched Black Lettering and Company Emblem. Manufacturer: George Rutledge Co on back.
240.2
$50
American Central Insurance Company. St. Louis, MO
American Central Insurance Company. St. Louis, MO. 1870-1965. Aluminum, unframed. 19 7/8x12. Unframed. Indented Etched Black Lettering and Company Emblem.
15.12 Var
$50
Hartford Fire Insurance. Hartford, Connecticut. A
Hartford Fire Insurance. Hartford, Connecticut. Aluminum, Unframed. 18x12. Etched Black Lettering and Company Emblem of Stag.
171.12
$40
Homeland Insurance Company of America. New York,
Homeland Insurance Company of America. New York, New York. 1927 - 1957. Aluminum with White Wood Frame. Etched Green Lettering and Home. Red Etched Lettering at bottom of sign and info on owner of home is Author of "Home Sweet Home." 19 1/2x13 1/2.
181.2
$40
Union Casualty and Surety Company. St. Louis, Mis
Union Casualty and Surety Company. St. Louis, Missouri. 1893 - 1903. Paper with Original Wood Frame. Multicolored Lithograph. 26 3/4x20 3/4. Heavy. Gold lettering for Place Glass Insurance, Cash Capital $250,000 and St. Louis. Black or Blue Insurance Company Lettering. Picture of Broken Window. Very interesting, colorful sign.
389.1
$150
Milwaukee Automobile Insurance Company, Limited. M
Milwaukee Automobile Insurance Company, Limited. Mutual. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1916 - 1955. Name Changed in 1955. Aluminum. Unframed. 17 7/8x12. Black Background. Etched Raised Lettering. Etched Red Radiator with Company Name. Damage on Left Side of Sign in Three places - top, middle and bottom.
241.1
$25
Citizens Insurance Company of Missouri. St. Louis
Citizens Insurance Company of Missouri. St. Louis, Missouri. 1837 - 1929. Tin with Glass over sign, Heavy Wood Frame original to sign. 17 7/8x23 7/8. Grey Raised Lettering except Organized 1837 and St. Louis is in black. Dark Grey Like Clouds Behind Company Lettering. Very Good Condition for Age.
69 Var
$35
State Farm Mutual Auto Ins. Co. Auto Tag. Bloomin
State Farm Mutual Auto Ins. Co. Auto Tag. Bloomington, Ill.
$30
Farm Bureau Mutual Ins. Co., Inc. Manhattan, Kansa
Farm Bureau Mutual Ins. Co., Inc. Manhattan, Kansas. Auto Tag. KANSAS in center with Yellow Sunflower around it.
$35
Capper's National Protective Service. Auto Tag. T
Capper's National Protective Service. Auto Tag. Topeka, Kansas.
$15
State Farm Mutual Auto Ins. Co. Bloomington, Ill.
State Farm Mutual Auto Ins. Co. Bloomington, Ill. Washington State Farm Bureau.
$25
Farmers Fire Insurance Company. York, Pennsylvani
Farmers Fire Insurance Company. York, Pennsylvania. Tin. 6 7/8x3 1/4.Black Lettering and Border on Gold Background.
B228
No Bid
District Fire Office. Birmingham, England. 1834-
District Fire Office. Birmingham, England. 1834-1864. Copper. 7 1/2 diameter. Some damage on edges. Mark is slightly bowed from age.
B864
$25
Phoenix Assurance Company. London, England. Copp
Phoenix Assurance Company. London, England. Copper. Repainted. 9 3/4x8 7/8. Raised Phoenix Emblem and Lettering
B682??
$40
County Fire Office. London, England. 1807-1906.
County Fire Office. London, England. 1807-1906. Copper. 8 1/2x6 5/8.Figure of Britannia and Lettering Raised. Some original Gold remains. Some damage to edges, especially left side near top edge and bottom.
B761
$20
Sun Insurance Office. London, England. Copper.
Sun Insurance Office. London, England. Copper. 7 1/8x5 3/4. Gold Sun on Dark Green Background.
B550
$130
Patriotic Assurance Company. Dublin, Ireland. Ti
Patriotic Assurance Company. Dublin, Ireland. Tin. 7 inches in diameter. Raised Sun and Red Lettering. Has Green Lettering that is not raised.
B847-X-1
$65
Standard Protection Company Insurance. Auto Tag.
Standard Protection Company Insurance. Auto Tag.
$7
West of England Fire and Life Insurance. Exeter,
West of England Fire and Life Insurance. Exeter, England. 1807-1894. Copper. Portion of the Fire Mark that has the Standing Figure but without the Head. On Back says "113 St. Georges St. S.E.1. Removed 20/3/69.
B771
$10
Phildelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of
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. Loose Board. No Policy Number. Reviewed in 2011 by Auction Verification Committee and Determined to be Authentic. Exact Bulau Number cannot be determined since there is no policy number showing.
B?
No Bid
Milwaukee Mechanics' Insurance Company. Milwaukee
Milwaukee Mechanics' Insurance Company. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1885-1951. Reverse Glass with Wood Frame. Silver Shading into Gold for part of Lettering, Gold for rest of Company Name. Blue Shading for Oval with Silver Lettering. 31 1/2x23 3/8. Brown Background. Glass Damage to Top Left of Sign.
242.1
No Bid
Millers National Insurance Company. Chicago, Illi
Millers National Insurance Company. Chicago, Illinois. Tin with Wood Frame. Black Background with Wood Frame. Heavy. Etched Gold Lettering with Red, White and Blue Shield, Dark Red and Green Background behind Company Name. 32 7/8x20. Manufacturer: George Rutledge Co.
240 Var.
$70
Enterprise "2" Little Falls Fire Department Pins M
Enterprise "2" Little Falls Fire Department Pins Mounted on Wood Board.
$30
Auto Tag. Farm Bureau. Quality Insurance. Some
Auto Tag. Farm Bureau. Quality Insurance. Some Fading from Use.
No Bid
Fireman's Pin. Brass. Two Pieces Connected. Top
Fireman's Pin. Brass. Two Pieces Connected. Top one says "Passaic Steam Fire Eng. Co. No. 1. TO". Bottom of Pin says "Waalkill Eng. Co. No. 6. Oct 12., 1893" Middle has Steam Engine. Extremely Good Condition for its age.
$20
Grenade. Glass is Turquoise with Pattern. "Harde
Grenade. Glass is Turquoise with Pattern. "Harden's Hand Fire Extinguisher" Etched on Glass. Reverse Side Says "Patented No. 1 Aug 8 1871 - Aug 14 1883." About 3/5ths Full. Lip has one Chip.
$70
Grenade. Clear Glass 3/4 Full. Descours & Co. F
Grenade. Clear Glass 3/4 Full. Descours & Co. Fire Watcher. Hand Fire Grenade & Automatic Extincteur. 63 Queen Victoria St., London Sticker in Very Good Condition. 5 inches tall.
$430
Sun Insurance Office. London, England. Lead. 6
Sun Insurance Office. London, England. Lead. 6 5/8x6 3/8. Panel below has Policy number 532135
B543
$110
Stadernas Allmanna Brandstodsbolag. Stockholm, S
Stadernas Allmanna Brandstodsbolag. Stockholm, Sweden. Bronze. 8x8 3/8. Raised Lettering. Candle Holder added later - not by the company. .
B1700 Var
$25
American La France Two Man Nozzle. Etched on Nozz
American La France Two Man Nozzle. Etched on Nozzle "Patented July 1919" Heavy. 18 inches long. Leather Handles are in very good condition.
$85
Fire Truck Pulled by Three Horses. Cast Iron. Vi
Fire Truck Pulled by Three Horses. Cast Iron. Vintage. 31 inches long.
$10
Capital Insurance Company. Des Moines, Iowa 1884
Capital Insurance Company. Des Moines, Iowa 1884-1909. Tin. Black Lettering with Silver Background. 16x25 1/2. Some scratches where Silver is gone.
55.1
$55
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Sp
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Springfield, Massachusetts. 1849-1961. Tin. Red Automobile Insurance Lettering on Gold Ribbon. Company Name in White Lettering. Black Background. 9 1/8x13 inches.
357.5
$30
Northwestern Underwriters Agency. Milwaukee, Wisc
Northwestern Underwriters Agency. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Reverse Glass with Brass Plate and Wood Frame. 9 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches. Indented Brass Lettering, Company Emblem. Gold Phoenix rising from Flames with Red Ring with Gold "Absolutely Conflagration Proof". Burgandy Background
282.1 VAR.
$45
Retailers Fire Insurance of Oklahoma. Tin Sign.
Retailers Fire Insurance of Oklahoma. Tin Sign. 1910 - 1940.
$20
Sandusky Insurance Company. Sandusky, Ohio. In b
Sandusky Insurance Company. Sandusky, Ohio. In business from 1851 to 1893. "Just discovered in June of 2016 & given the Bulau number US-SE1 by the identification committee of the FMCA""This mark was found on the inside of a barn in a rural area of Ohio & was being used on the inside of a cabinet in the barn to cover a crack on the outside wall of the barn".This company had a rough history which can be verified with a minimum of researchThis mark measures 6 3/4 inches long by 31/4 inches wide & is tinIt has a small amount of original black paint remaining. Raised border as well as raised letters. Four holes for mounting as well as an extra hole where it was nailed to the wall Front & reverse have surface rust, but mark is as solid as they come.
US-SE-1
$1250
Toy Truck. Hubley Fire Truck. circa 1950's. See
Toy Truck. Hubley Fire Truck. circa 1950's. See second picture of under side of truck.
$40
Hubley Fire Truck. Underside. Picture number 2.
Hubley Fire Truck. Underside. Picture number 2.
$40
Mennonite Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Newton,
Mennonite Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Newton, Kansas. Tin. 1880-1937. Newly Documented Fire Mark. See Addendum Page in 2016-1 Signevierist. Discovered in basement of FMCA member during last year's "show and tell" at the Philadelphia Convention. Only one known to exist at this time.
BUS-MH-1
$2400
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Sp
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Springfield, Massachusetts. Tin. Gold with Black Lettering. 6 1/2x3 1/4.
B186
$225
Teutonia Insurance Company. Dayton, Ohio. 1865-1
Teutonia Insurance Company. Dayton, Ohio. 1865-1918. Heavy Tin. Border and Lettering are Raised. Issued about 1870. 7x3 1/4.
B384
$120
American Fire Insurance Company. Philadelphia, Pe
American Fire Insurance Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1810-1906. Tin. Black Lettering on Gold Background. 7x3 1/4.
B68
$215
Saint Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company. St.
Saint Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company. St. Paul, Minnesota. Tin. Gold Raised Lettering on Black Background. 6 3/4x3.
B376-X-1
$200
Phenix Insurance Company. New York, New York. 18
Phenix Insurance Company. New York, New York. 1853-1897. Tin. Raised Border and Raised Lettering - "Phenix Brooklyn, N.Y." 7x3 1/4
B246
$205
Passaic City Fire Department Fire Pin. Co. 1. 1
Passaic City Fire Department Fire Pin. Co. 1. 1 3/4x1 3/4 Square. Old Steam Engine in the Middle of Pin.
$25
Fire Pin. Compliments of Engine Co. 6, Middletown
Fire Pin. Compliments of Engine Co. 6, Middletown, N.Y. Nov. 6, 1894. Gold Color. 2 1/4x1 5/8. Raised Steam Engine in Middle of Pin.
$15
Baltimore Equitable Society. Baltimore, Maryland.
Baltimore Equitable Society. Baltimore, Maryland. Cast Iron. Heavy Rolled Border and Gold Raised Clasped Hands. Repainted.
B57
$Reproduction
United Firemen's Insurance Company. Philadelphia,
United Firemen's Insurance Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. Raised U.F. and Old Model Steam Fire Engine. Wheels have 8 Spokes. Policy Number 12759. Policy Panel has been Repainted.
B314
$80
Security Fire Insurance Company. Davenport, Iowa.
Security Fire Insurance Company. Davenport, Iowa. 1883-1950. Etched Tin with Wood Frame. Heavy. 27 1/4x18 3/8. Dark Blue "Security" in Arc. Silver "Fire" and "Ins. Co." on Dark Blue Rectangles. Two Gold Keys Crossed on Dark Blue Sphere. Dark Blue "Davenport, Iowa" in Wave. Silver Background with Linear Detail.
347.1
$50
American Central Insurance Company. St. Louis, Mi
American Central Insurance Company. St. Louis, Missouri. 1870-1965. Reverse Glass with Black Wood Frame. Gold "American Central" Insurance Co" "Incorporated 1853" and Company Emblem. Thin Gold Border around edge. 21 1/2x15 1/2. Striking Black and Gold. 2 Inch Frame. Frame might be a replacement since it is in Perfect Condition. But Matches Well.
15.3
$80
Union Assurance Society. London, England. 1714 -
Union Assurance Society. London, England. 1714 - 1907. Copper. Oval. Heavy Raised Border. Scene of Burning Building, Four Clasped Hands and Union No. 1 Raised. Replica of the First Waterman's Badge for this Company.
B573
$50
Dark Blue Grenade. Empty.
Dark Blue Grenade. Empty.
$90
Baltimore Equitable Society. Baltimore, Maryland.
Baltimore Equitable Society. Baltimore, Maryland. Heavy Cast Iron. Rectangular. Raised Gold Clasped Hands and "1794". Black Background.
B61
$70
Watchman's Rattle. Used by both Fire and Police t
Watchman's Rattle. Used by both Fire and Police to Sound an Alarm.
$80
Royal Exchange Assurance. London, England. Lead.
Royal Exchange Assurance. London, England. Lead. Raised Royal Exchange on Convexed Oval. Open Crown Above. Policy No. 106230.
B616; W10F
$100
Shawnee Fire Insurance Company fire mark- painted
Shawnee Fire Insurance Company fire mark- painted tin. Topeka, Kansas. 1892-1910. 7ΓÇ¥ X 3 ┬╝ΓÇ¥. This mark variety just discovered in 2014. Scarce.
B469-X-2
$1050
Ohio Farmers Insurance Company. Leroy, Ohio. Now W
Ohio Farmers Insurance Company. Leroy, Ohio. Now Westfield Insurance. Brass Hexagonal. 2 ┬╜ΓÇ¥ x2 ┬╜ΓÇ¥. Used on both Dwellings and Autos according to Bulau.
B176
$60
Continental Insurance Company, New York, NY fire m
Continental Insurance Company, New York, NY fire mark- Painted tin 3 1/4ΓÇ¥ x 7ΓÇ¥. Very nice, unused condition.
B224
No Bid
Illinois Farm Bureau Auto Tag- Grill emblem. Paint
Illinois Farm Bureau Auto Tag- Grill emblem. Painted brass- some of paint has worn off. About 3 ┬╛ΓÇ¥ x 3 ┬╛ΓÇ¥.
$50
Iroquois Insurance Company Auto Tag- Indian chief
Iroquois Insurance Company Auto Tag- Indian chief with painted headdress. 3 5/8” x 2 ½”. As issued….a fairly scarce grill emblem.
$65
Philadelphia Contributionship. Philadelphia, Penn
Philadelphia Contributionship. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wood in a Shield Shape. Four Lead Clasped Hands with Thumb Up. "1752" at bottom - Date Company Began. Used around 1935 for Advertising Purposes.
B21
$55
Mutual Assurance Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylva
Mutual Assurance Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. Known as the "Squatty Green Tree". Raised Green Tree and Flat Back.
B40
$700
Fire Bucket with Handle. H.A.W. Brush Hill 2. 18
Fire Bucket with Handle. H.A.W. Brush Hill 2. 1881. Beautiful Dark Green Bucket with Red Top and Yellow Lettering.
$600
Insurance Company of North America. Philadelphia,
Insurance Company of North America. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Copper. Eagle Rising from Cloud. "I.N.A." and Date "1792". Design, Lettering and Numbers Raised. Issued in 1920 for Advertising.
B51
$60
Globe Lantern. Round Bail, Clear Glass. Used by
Globe Lantern. Round Bail, Clear Glass. Used by both Fire Fighting or Railroad.
$350
Green Tree - modern issue. On original board.
Green Tree - modern issue. On original board.
$60
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Sun Insurance Office. London, England. Lead fire
Sun Insurance Office. London, England. Lead fire mark- Wright variety 3C- Policy #611272 . Dates to between 1790 and 1795. Nail holes have been filled with lead and mark has been re-painted. 6 ┬╜ΓÇ¥ x 6 7/8ΓÇ¥
B543; W3C
$150
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society. Norwich, Eng
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society. Norwich, England. Heavy Tin. 10x8. Rusty. Some Original Paint remains.
B712
No Bid
Auto Tag and Bullet Pencil for Allied Insurance.
Auto Tag and Bullet Pencil for Allied Insurance. Bullet pencil: Allied Mutual Auto[mobile] Association, Des Moines, Iowa, 1929-1940, reorganized as the Allied Mutual Casualty Company, the name on the auto tag. Tag dates are 1940-1960, when the name was changed to Allied Mutual Insurance Company. Nice companion pieces for the auto tag collector.
$30
Guardian Assurance Company. London, England. Tin.
Guardian Assurance Company. London, England. Tin. 8 7/8x10 3/8. Six pointed Star. No Color. Mark Used in China
B800
$120
Reliance Marine Insurance Company. Liverpool, Eng
Reliance Marine Insurance Company. Liverpool, England. Tin. 8 1/4x9 1/4. Dark Green Background. Anchor and Company Name in Gold.
B967
$5
Zemstro Insurance of Karzan District. Russia. Tin
Zemstro Insurance of Karzan District. Russia. Tin. Oval Shaped with Four Holes one on each side. One Hole Chipped on the Left. Rooster in the Middle, a Hole Below Crown and Hole Under and Slightly to the Right of the "O". A Hole between M.B. Chips of Gold Painted on Back. Brown Slightly Shining Finish on Front. 7x9 1/4.
No Bid
General Insurance Company of Ireland. Dublin. Ire
General Insurance Company of Ireland. Dublin. Ireland. 1770-1824. Lead. Raised Phoenix within a Rectangle with Raised Borders. Policy 2036 on Panel Below. Good Condition.
B663
$2000
Hand-in-Hand Fire and Life Insurance Society. Lon
Hand-in-Hand Fire and Life Insurance Society. London, England. 1696-1905. Lead. Depicting Two Clasped Hands beneath Open Crown. Stamped at the Bottom are Numbers: 91458. Mounted on Wood Board. Circa 1800. 8 1/2x8.
B517
No Bid
Friendly Insurance Society of Edinburgh, Edinburg
Friendly Insurance Society of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1720-1847. Lead. Two Clasped Hands in Rectangle. Panel with Policy 12459 Below. Good Condition. 5 1/2x5. Circle 1800's. This Mark is identical to B594, but is a second mark with the same policy number.
B594
$1500
Hawkeye Insurance Company. . Des Moines, Iowa. 1
Hawkeye Insurance Company. . Des Moines, Iowa. 1865-1910. Tinned Sheet Iron. 6 7/8x3 1/4. Gold Letters on Black Background. Note: the red in the picture is not on the mark.
B US-HA-2
$650
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, P
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fire Mark. Cast Iron. Hollow Back. 11 5/8x7 1/2.
B86
No Bid
Fireman's Insurance Company. Baltimore, Maryland.
Fireman's Insurance Company. Baltimore, Maryland. 1825-1904. Cast Iron. 13x14 1/2. 11 pounds, 7 ounces. Old Double-decker Hand Pump and F.I. Co. in High Relief. Wheels have Six Spokes. Loop at Top is Fluted.
B117
$525
Enterprise Fire Club Bucket. circa 1780-1800. Le
Enterprise Fire Club Bucket. circa 1780-1800. Leather. 13 1/4 x 8 1/4. Hand-sewn leather fire bucket belonging to Thomas Needham. Bucket's beehive shape indicates that it predates the founding of the Enterprise Fire Club in 1810, and was probably repainted by Needham when he joined the group. Seller indicates that it was professionally restored in the past - but unknown when. See pictures 1 - 6 below.
$7000
Union and Rhine Insurance Company. Berlin, Germany
Union and Rhine Insurance Company. Berlin, Germany. circa 1950-1960. Enamel Coated Iron. Slightly Convexed. Yellow Background with Slightly Raised Black Lettering
EV144M
No Bid
Fidelity-Phenix Fire Insurance Co. of New York. Ne
Fidelity-Phenix Fire Insurance Co. of New York. New York, New York. 1910-1959. Porcelain Enameled on Steel. White Lettering on Blue Background. Some damage to edges. 13x18
133.8
$50
Picture #1
Picture #1
$7000
Picture #2
Picture #2
$7000
Picture #3
Picture #3
$7000
Picture #4
Picture #4
$7000
Picture #5
Picture #5
$7000
Picture #6
Picture #6
$7000