The Travelers Insurance Company Sign. Hartford, C
The Travelers Insurance Company Sign. Hartford, Connecticut. Brass with Original Wood Frame. 25 1/2x15 5/8. Etched Black Script with Company Emblem of Hartford Tower, lower left. Some of the Black is gone. Manufacturer is George Rutledge. Sign issued 1923-1935. On back of sign is Memorandum from Travelers explaining how they determined date issued.
386.2
$50
National Forsikring Agentur. Ialle Brancher. Ena
National Forsikring Agentur. Ialle Brancher. Enameled Iron, Very Convex. Bright Red Background with White Lettering and Border. Some of the Enameled Iron missing on bottom and edges.
$75
Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland. Sign.
Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland. Sign. Tin with original Cardboard Backing. 19 1/4 x 13 1/4. Black Lettering. Company Emblem in Center with gold F.D. on Red Sphere. Slightly Beveled Edge. No Frame.
131.1
$32
Commercial Union Assurance Company. London, Engla
Commercial Union Assurance Company. London, England. Tin. Oval Shape. 9 7/8xx 8 5/8. Raised Design of a Salamander in Flames. Red, Gold and Green. Black Background with Raised Gold Lettering. Restored by Commercial Artist using authentic original colors.
B917; W100A
$45
Fire Clacker. Very good condition. But I could n
Fire Clacker. Very good condition. But I could not get it to turn and "clack." 8 x6 1/2 with handle.
$45
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Cast Iron. Fla
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Cast Iron. Flat Back. Oval. 11 1/2x8. First Mark issued by this company.
B83
$175
Atlas Assurance Company. London, England. Copper
Atlas Assurance Company. London, England. Copper. No Border. 11x6 5/8. Damage on three of four edges - probably when they removed the mark from its home.
B779; W50A
$35
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Cast Iron. Has
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Cast Iron. Has Long Grass. Drainage Knob in Back. Flat Back. 11 1/4x7 5/8.Verified by Auction Verification Committee to be Authentic and is a 90VA.
B90VA
$180
Schleswig Holsteinische Landesbrandkasse. Kiel, G
Schleswig Holsteinische Landesbrandkasse. Kiel, Germany. Iron. Slightly Convexed. 9 3/4x7.
B1344; E127Ca
$45
Home Insurance Company. New York, New York. Tin. 5
Home Insurance Company. New York, New York. Tin. 5 1/8x8. Repainted recently. Border and Lettering Slighly raised
B234 or B235
$75
Royal Insurance Company. Liverpool, England. 12 x
Royal Insurance Company. Liverpool, England. 12 x10 1/8. Copper.
B891
$40
Insurance Company of North America. Philadelphia,
Insurance Company of North America. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. 11 x8 3/8. Back Says Facsimile of Ins. Co. of N.A. Fire Mark. Issued in 1830. Issued by INA to Agents years ago.
B47VB
$40
Citizens Insurance Company of New Jersey. 1929-19
Citizens Insurance Company of New Jersey. 1929-1972. Reverse Glass with Wood Frame. Silver Lettering with Dark Blue Background. Original Frame. 19x11
70.1a
$35
Hessische Brandversicherungs Anstalt. (Hessian Fir
Hessische Brandversicherungs Anstalt. (Hessian Fire Insurance). Kassel, Germany. Enameled Iron. Slightly Convexed. 5 1/2x8 5/8.
B1346/EV73
$50
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia.
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia. Cast Iron. 11 1/2x7 3/8. Repainted on Front. No Drainage Knob in Back.
B88VB
$85
United States Army. Auto Tag/Badge, Insured Auto
United States Army. Auto Tag/Badge, Insured Automobile Association.
$55
State Insurance Company. Hannibal, Missouri. 186
State Insurance Company. Hannibal, Missouri. 1865-1873. Zinc. 7 7/8x5 3/4. Border, Missouri Seal and Lettering Raised. Rare.
B381
$400
Passaic Fire Department Uniform Badge. Number 58.
Passaic Fire Department Uniform Badge. Number 58. Nice Detail around Border.
$30
Phoenix Assurance Company. London. Tin. circa 1
Phoenix Assurance Company. London. Tin. circa 1820- 1840. Phoenix Emerging from the Flames of a Burning Pyre. Thin Raised Border. Damages to Edges. Not in Bulau
W23I
$40
Town and Village Insurance Service. Auto Tag/Badg
Town and Village Insurance Service. Auto Tag/Badge.
$30
Buckeye Union F.I. Co. 1938 - 1965. Metal. 5 1/4 i
Buckeye Union F.I. Co. 1938 - 1965. Metal. 5 1/4 inch triangle. Issued in 1953 as part of the 25th Anniversary of the Company
US-BD-1
$40
State Automobile Insurance Association. Sign. Ti
State Automobile Insurance Association. Sign. Tin. Circa 1957-1985. Hung on Diagonal. Two Sided Sign. One Side Says X Marks the Spot. Drive Safely. Company name at bottom. Other side says X Marks the Spot. THINK. Company name at bottom. 20 x 20
364 Var
$30
Hartford First Insurance Company Sign. Brass. Sel
Hartford First Insurance Company Sign. Brass. Self Brass Border, No Frame. 16 x 16. Scratches on Brass.
171.9 Var.
$25
Victoria Insurance Company. Melbourne, Australia.
Victoria Insurance Company. Melbourne, Australia. Copper. Shield Shape. 8 1/2x9. Original Paint - some is missing.
B1756
$55
La Belgique Societe Anonyme Compagnie D'Assurances
La Belgique Societe Anonyme Compagnie D'Assurances. Brussels, Belgium. Zinc. Lettering, Crown and Border Raised. 11 x 9. Lots of House Paint.
1086VA
$25
Sandusky Insurance Company. Sandusky, Ohio. 1851
Sandusky Insurance Company. Sandusky, Ohio. 1851-1893. Tin. Last of the 5 marks discovered in 2016.
US-SE1
No Bid
Guardian Assurance Company. London. Tin. 9 1/4x
Guardian Assurance Company. London. Tin. 9 1/4x8 1/4. Red Border. Athene is in Gold, Silver and Red. Lettering and Figure is Raised.
797
No Bid
Caledonian Insurance Company. Edinburgh, Scotland
Caledonian Insurance Company. Edinburgh, Scotland. Tin. Lettering, Border and Thistle Raised. 7 x 8.
B758
$70
Royal Exchange Assurance. London. Lead. 8 1/2x4
Royal Exchange Assurance. London. Lead. 8 1/2x4. Raised Border and Royal Exchange. Closed Crown at Top. Issued about 1835.
B632; 10K
$50
Phoenix Insurance Company. Hartford. Tin. Issue
Phoenix Insurance Company. Hartford. Tin. Issued about 1860. 6 7/8x3 1/4. Rust - especially at bottom of mark. Original Gold Paint remains.
B257
$60
Fireman Pin. Gold Colored. Top says Passaic N.J.
Fireman Pin. Gold Colored. Top says Passaic N.J. Bottom has Picture of Fire Engine with 1892 above. Says Passaicito Dikeman Hose 3. Very Good Condition.
$15
Motor Union Ins. Co. Ltd. MUI. 3 x1 7/8.
Motor Union Ins. Co. Ltd. MUI. 3 x1 7/8.
No Bid
American Surety Company of New York. New York. 18
American Surety Company of New York. New York. 1884-1963. Porcelain Enameled on Steel. White Lettering on Dark Blue Background and Dark Blue Lettering on White Background in Middle. Difference 10x15. Only Difference between 24.3 in Sign Book is Capital and Surplus over $6,000,000. Very Good Condition. Only Minor Chipping of Porcelain at Bottom - below Surplus
24,.3 Var.
$110
Compagnie D'Assurance D'Anvers Securitas Societe A
Compagnie D'Assurance D'Anvers Securitas Societe Anonyme. Antwerp, Belgium. Tin. Raised Figure and Lettering in Gold on Black Background. Rolled Border. 9 3/8x7 3/8.
B1077
$25
Fireman's Pin. The N.J. State Exempt Firemens Assn
Fireman's Pin. The N.J. State Exempt Firemens Assn. Life Member. Gold Color with some Red and White Background. Pumper in Middle.
$10
Bauerliche Brandversicherung Verein Auf Gegenseiti
Bauerliche Brandversicherung Verein Auf Gegenseitigkeit. (Rural Mutual Fire Insurance Association.) Circa 1948 - 1969. Enameled Iron. Black Lettering on Green and Yellow Background. Slightly Convex. 7 7/8x5 7/8.
E14C
$10
The General Insurance Co. of Cyprus, Ltd. Island
The General Insurance Co. of Cyprus, Ltd. Island of Cyprus. 11 1/8x9. Aluminum. Blue and Red Background. Gold Lettering, Figure and Border. Rolled Border.
B CY-GA-1
$50
La Union y El Fenix Espanal Compania. De Seguris
La Union y El Fenix Espanal Compania. De Seguris Reunidas. Madrid, Spain. Tin. Black and Red Background. Gold Lettering, Emblem and Raised Oval Separating Red and Black Background. 9 1/2x6 7/8.
B1663-V-A
$50
Yorkshire Insurance Company. York, England. Copp
Yorkshire Insurance Company. York, England. Copper. Borders, Gold Minster on Panel with Yorkshire above and 1824 on panel below are all Raised. Minor Damage to bottom right on panel. 9 1.2x7 1/4. ALSO INCLUDED is a Yorkshire Standard Dwelling Fire policy. Policy period was December 1, 1928 to December 1, 1929 covering the personal effects of a home in Lexington, Kentucky.
B855; 77B
$75
Societe Suisse Pour L'Assurance Du Mobilier. Berne
Societe Suisse Pour L'Assurance Du Mobilier. Berne Switzerland. Tin. 10' X 7". Raised gold phoenix with red and white shield and gold initials on black background. Raised border.
B1704
$55
London Assurance. London. Heavy Tin. 11 5/8 x 1
London Assurance. London. Heavy Tin. 11 5/8 x 1-. Convexed Center with Seated figure of Britannia. Raised Lettering, and Figure of Brittania.
B607
$20
Patriotic Assce. Co. Ltd. Guaranteed by Sun of Lo
Patriotic Assce. Co. Ltd. Guaranteed by Sun of London. Founded 1710. Tin. 7 inch diameter.
B847-X-1
No Bid
Sun Insurance Office. London, England. Tin. 7 i
Sun Insurance Office. London, England. Tin. 7 inches diameter.
B555
$50
Patriotic Assurance Company. Dublin, Ireland. Ti
Patriotic Assurance Company. Dublin, Ireland. Tin. 7 inches in diameter. Patriotic Raised on scroll across Sun. Gold Sun. Raised Border.
B847
No Bid
Royal Farmers and General Fire, Life Hail Storm In
Royal Farmers and General Fire, Life Hail Storm Insurance Company. London. 1843-1888. Copper. Sheaf of Wheat, Lettering and Border all Raised. 10 1/8x8 1/8
B888
$125
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society. Norwich, En
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society. Norwich, England. Tin. 8 3/4 x 10/ 5/8. Seated Figure of Justice, Lettering and the Design are Raised.
B720
$35
United Firemen's Insurance Company. Philadelphia.
United Firemen's Insurance Company. Philadelphia. Cast Iron. Wheels have 8 spokes. 12 x 9 1/4. Beveled Edges. Circa 1872. Determined by Verification Committee in 2016 to be Authentic.
B314
$95
Norwich Union Fire Office. Norwich, England. Hea
Norwich Union Fire Office. Norwich, England. Heavy Tin. 9 7/8 x 8. Seated Figure of Justice Facing LEFT Holding Scales. Justice, Lettering and Wreath are Raised Damage to Mark at Top and Bottom Left to Center
B712
No Bid
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, P
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. 3 lbs. 5.5 ozs. 7.395 x 11.545 inches. Heavy Brown House Paint. Determined to be Authentic by 2016 Verification Committee.
B88VA or VB
$75
State Farm Mutual Auto Ins. Co. Auto Badge. Kansa
State Farm Mutual Auto Ins. Co. Auto Badge. Kansas State Farm Bureau.
$20
Allied Mutual Casualty Company. Auto Badge. Des
Allied Mutual Casualty Company. Auto Badge. Des Moines,
No Bid
Alexandria Insurance Company Societe Anonyme Egypt
Alexandria Insurance Company Societe Anonyme Egyptienne. (Alexandria Ins. Co). Alexandria, Egypt. 1928 - Enamel Coated Iron. 6x9. Yellow Design and Lettering on Blue Background.
B1239
$110
Rossia Insurance Company of St. Petersburg. St. P
Rossia Insurance Company of St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg, Russia. 1881 - 1918. Brass. 9 1/2 inch diameter. Raised Eight Pointed Star in Ivory with Black Lettering on Navy Blue Background. Rossia in Gold on Black Banner.
B1653VA
$130
Inter-State Automobile Inter-Insurance Exchange.
Inter-State Automobile Inter-Insurance Exchange. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1920-1930 Reinsured by Underwriters Casualty Company. Aluminum. 3 inch diameter.
$18
Auto Owners Protective Exchange. Kankakee, Illino
Auto Owners Protective Exchange. Kankakee, Illinois. 1918-1925 Changed Name to Auto Owners Underwriters. Aluminum. 3 7/16x1 3/4.
$25
Hazelton's High Pressure Chemical Fire Keg. Amber
Hazelton's High Pressure Chemical Fire Keg. Amber. 11 inches high. About 5 1/2 inches at Widest Part. Barrel shape.
$125
Firemen's Insurance Company. Baltimore, Maryland.
Firemen's Insurance Company. Baltimore, Maryland. Cast Iron. 14 1/813 1/4. Double Decker Hand Pump and F.I. Co in high relief. Wheels have 6 Spokes. Loop at top is plain and round. Issued about 1855. Determined by to Authentic by Verification Committee in 2016.
B116
$900
Aetna Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut.
Aetna Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut. 23 5/8 x 19 5/8. Brass with Original Wood Frame Behind It. Aetna Company Emblem and Listing of Aetna Company Names are Gold and Raised. Gold Border is Slightly Raised. Brass Background.
6 Var.
$20
London Assurance. London, England. Reverse Glass
London Assurance. London, England. Reverse Glass with Wood Frame. 25 x 22 3/4, including 2 1/2 inch frame. Gold and White Background (except Gold is mostly gone) Replice of Old Fire Mark. Seated Figure of Brittania with Harp and Shield on Shore, Ship in Background. Note - Gold Background and some of the White Background need to be redone and then it is a very nice sign. Can be taken out of frame from back.
205.Var.
No Bid
Harden Hand Grenade Fire Extinguisher. Turquoise.
Harden Hand Grenade Fire Extinguisher. Turquoise. STAR on Front. Concrete Stopper still there. Never Used. 3/4 full.
$50
Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Company. Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1825 - 1959. Reverse Glass,Brass Plate,Wood Frame. 13 1/2 x 19. Olive Green Background. Gold Lettering with Silver Lettering at top and bottom. Partial Loss on Left and Right Side. Also Left of P and Right of E.
301.4b
$40
Union Fire Insurance Company. Paris, France. In
Union Fire Insurance Company. Paris, France. In US 1910 - 1931. Aluminum with Wood frame. 28 1/2 x 18. Sign near perfect. Outside edges of frame have scuffing.
391 Var
$40
Westchester Fire Insurance Company. New York, New
Westchester Fire Insurance Company. New York, New York. Aluminum Background with Wood Frame. 26 x 14. Etched Black Letters. Sign needs to be cleaned.
409.2b
$30
Stuyvesant Insurance Company. New York, New York.
Stuyvesant Insurance Company. New York, New York. 1851 - 1978. Reverse Glass with Wood Frame. 19 3/4 x 10 3/4. Some Paint Loss to Figure of Peter Stuyvesant.
370 Var
$37
New York Underwriters Insurance Company. Solid Wo
New York Underwriters Insurance Company. Solid Wood Back with Laminated Sign on Front. 15 1/4x26 1/4. Black Paint is missing on Border of 4 sides.
$40
General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporati
General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In US 1906 - 1981. Reverse Glass. Royal Blue Background with Gold Lettering. No Damage.
145.1
$50
Great American Insurance Company. New York, New Y
Great American Insurance Company. New York, New York. 1917 - 1976 in New York. Reverse Glass. Dark Brown Background. Gold Lettering. 13 x 19. No Damage.
160.2
$35
Homestead Fire Insurance Company. Baltimore, Mary
Homestead Fire Insurance Company. Baltimore, Maryland. 1922 - 1948. Reverse Glass with Wood Frame. 21 1/2 x 13 1/2. Gold Letters on Maroon Background. Slight amount of background deterioration.
182.1
$30
American Insurance Company. 1872-1976. Newark, N
American Insurance Company. 1872-1976. Newark, New Jersey until 1976. Reverse Glass. Black Background with Gold Letters. Dirt or Residue on Glass needs to be cleaned by first letter in American and N in NJ. Slight loss to Gold Letter in second A in American.
21.2b
$40
Home Insurance Company. New York, New York. 1853
Home Insurance Company. New York, New York. 1853 - 1973 in NY. Paper with Wood Frame. Printing is Black or Shades of Black. 27 1/2 x 22 1/2. Some Foxing - paper turned brown. Couple of tears below United States and across Principal States and Towns.
179.12b
$25
Fireman's Parade Helmet. Brass. Believed to be F
Fireman's Parade Helmet. Brass. Believed to be French Helmet (sapeur pompiers). Circa mid 1800's .
$75
Atlas Assurance Company. London. Copper. Very Ra
Atlas Assurance Company. London. Copper. Very Raised Figure of Atlas supporting Convexed Globe. Raised Border. 10 7/8x6 1/2.
B778
$30
Compagnie Du Soleil Society Anonyme D’Assur
Compagnie Du Soleil Society Anonyme D’Assurances A Primes Fixes Contre l’Incendie, La Foudre Et Les Explosions De Toute Nature. (Sun Fire, Lightning and Explosions Ins. Co.)
B1270
$pass
Norddeutsche Feuer-Versicherungs-Gesellschaft (Nor
Norddeutsche Feuer-Versicherungs-Gesellschaft (North German Fire Ins. Co.) Hamburg, Germany, 1868 - 1907 Tinned sheet iron. 9 3/8” X 6 5/8”. Raised border and background black with raised gold lettering
B1389 Var; E99B
$100
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Assicurazione Generali Societa Anonima (General In
Assicurazione Generali Societa Anonima (General Insurance Company) Thieste, Italy, 1831- A mark used in Greece. Zinc. 12 3/8 X 9 1/16. Raised border and background black. Lettering and date in gold
B1497
$80
Companhia Americana De seguros (American Insurance
Companhia Americana De seguros (American Insurance Company) Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1918- Tinned sheet iron. 7 15/16” X 5 13/16”. Blue background with gold crest, border and lettering. Flat black lettering at bottom
B1119
$85
Aetna Ledger Marker. Dark Brown with Gold Letteri
Aetna Ledger Marker. Dark Brown with Gold Lettering. '67 Net Assets $4,273,269.
$70
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Fire Association of Philadelphia. Lead. Raised F.
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Lead. Raised F. A. and Fire Hydrant. Hollow Back. 1857. Determined to be Authentic by the Auction Verification Committee.
B85
$350
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United Firemen's Insurance Company. Philadelphia,
United Firemen's Insurance Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. Wheels have Eight Spokes. Bevel Edge. Repainted Black and Gold. 1860. No Policy Number. Determined to be Authentic by Verification Committee.
B313
$140
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Lumberman's Insurance Company. Philadelphia, Penn
Lumberman's Insurance Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. Diamond Shape. Border Represents Four Logs Overlapping at Ends. L I Co in Center. Issued about 1873.
B442
$115
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Associated Firemen's Insurance Company. Cast Iron
Associated Firemen's Insurance Company. Cast Iron. Raised Border. Fireman with Trumpet, Holding Burning Brand, in High Relief. Issued about 1848. Repainted.
B166
$910
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United Firemen's Insurance Company. Philadelphia,
United Firemen's Insurance Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. 1875. Raised Lettering and Old Model Steam Fire Engine in High Relief. Wheels have 12 Spokes. Repainted.
B312
$365
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New Castle Mutual Insurance Company. Heavy Cast Ir
New Castle Mutual Insurance Company. Heavy Cast Iron. Oval. Repainted. 8 3/4x6 1/2. Lettering around outside with pumper in the middle. Issued by company in 1949
BUS-NA-1
$130
Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. Cando, North Dakota.
Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. Cando, North Dakota. Tinned Sheet Iron. 6 7/8x 4 5/8. Rectangular. Black background. Border and Lettering in Silver. Discovered in 1993. Write up in 4th Quarterly 1993 Newsletter. Only one known to be in existence.
BUS-FE-1
$550
Seaboard Surety Company. Original Numbered Print
Seaboard Surety Company. Original Numbered Print of a Painting by Gloria Judson of the Company Logo. Number 21/40. Circular 24 1/4 inches. It was Prepared to Commemorate the 50th Birthday of the Company, which occurred on November 23, 1977.
$17
County Fire Office. London, England. 1807-1906.
County Fire Office. London, England. 1807-1906. First Mark of this company. Copper. Rectangular. Damage to Bottom and Left Side of Mark plus a little to Right Side. 6 1/2 x 8 1/2.
B761
No Bid
North British & Mercantile, London, England. Issu
North British & Mercantile, London, England. Issued for use in the USA. Tinned sheet iron, 6 3/4 X 3 1/4. Very rare. Original colors. Some fraying at edges. Ex-Al Wills mark, which he noted came from Northern Illinois and is one of only two known to exist (See Addendum)
B934VA' 10J
$250
North British and Mercantile Insurance Company. S
North British and Mercantile Insurance Company. Sign. London, England. In U.S. 1866-1963. Aluminum with Wood Frame. 1 6/8 inch frame. Etched Black Lettering at Top and Red Lettering at Bottom and Red Company Emblem. Aluminum Background.
274.1
$30
Reliance Marine Insurance Company. Liverpool, Eng
Reliance Marine Insurance Company. Liverpool, England. Tin. 9 1/4x8 1/4. Border, Design and Lettering Raised and in Gold. Anchor Cream Colored. Black Background - might be Dark Green.
967
$10
Ohio Farmers Insurance Company. (now Westfield In
Ohio Farmers Insurance Company. (now Westfield Insurance). Ohio. Tin. 6 1/2x3 1/2.
B175
$7
Hawkeye Casualty Company. Des Moines, Iowa. 1923
Hawkeye Casualty Company. Des Moines, Iowa. 1923 - 1950. Wood. 24x12. Natural Wood Grain Background. Gold Lettering and Company Emblem. Gold and Black Woman Standing with Staff and Shield of Red and White Stripes.
174.1
$50
Columbia Fire Underwriters Agency. Omaha - Nation
Columbia Fire Underwriters Agency. Omaha - National Fire Insurance Company. Brass with Chain in Back. No Frame. 23x12
78
$25
Royal Exchange Assurance, London, England. Lead.
Royal Exchange Assurance, London, England. Lead. 7.25 x6.125 inches. Showing Royal Exchange Building and Crown Above It. Rimmed Edge. Policy Panel with Number 172872 below. Traces of Original Gold. Circa 1800-1810. This Mark is Pictured in Wright Book as 10J
B623; W10J
No Bid
Salop Fire Office, Shrewsbury, England. 1780-1890
Salop Fire Office, Shrewsbury, England. 1780-1890. Lead. 7.5 x 7 inches. Circa 1790. Arms of the City of Shrewbury- Three Leopard Heads Raised in High Relief on Circular Panel. Policy Number 517 on Panel Below. Original Gilding. Excellent Condition. This Mark is Pictured in Wright Book as 20A.
B666;W20A
No Bid
Columbia Fire Insurance Company. Dayton, Ohio. Ti
Columbia Fire Insurance Company. Dayton, Ohio. Tin. Raised Border and Lettering. 3 1/4x 7 inches. Chipping House Paint. Circa 1890.
B457
$300
J. March Fire Bucket. Hand Sewn Leather Fire Buck
J. March Fire Bucket. Hand Sewn Leather Fire Bucket Initially Painted Black, then Decorated and Labeled with Gold Paint. Wood Rims Under the Leather Reinforce the Bucket.
No Bid
Leather Handle Attached with Iron Loops. Painted
Leather Handle Attached with Iron Loops. Painted at Top of the Bucket is the Head of a Man with Flowing Hair Behind What Appears to be a Chariot Drawn by Two SA Horses.
No Bid
Above the Head of the Man is No 1 which is Faintly
Above the Head of the Man is No 1 which is Faintly Legible.
No Bid
Circa 1775. Design Resembles the Neptune Company'
Circa 1775. Design Resembles the Neptune Company's Hats from 1805. March does not appear in Philadelphia City Directories or Census Records at This time. He probably was not Affiliated with the Company and Simply Acquired the Bucket and Painted his Name.
No Bid
J March Fire Bucket. 11 3/8 x 8 5/8. More Pictur
J March Fire Bucket. 11 3/8 x 8 5/8. More Pictures.
No Bid
More Pictures. Neptune Fire Company was Formed in
More Pictures. Neptune Fire Company was Formed in 1774. in 1805 They Ordered that a Figure of the Sea God nd His Horses appear on the Front of the Hats. The Company Never Owned an Engine and Relied From the Green Tree Collection. Heavily on Buckets in Fighting Fires. By 1816 the Hand-Hand Fire Company was Inactive and Neptune Began to use their Engine. in 1825 the Neptune, the Fame and the Hand-in-Hand Fire Companies all Merged, retaining the Name and Charter of the Hand-in-Hand. .
No Bid
Hartford Fire Insurance Company, Hartford, CT (181
Hartford Fire Insurance Company, Hartford, CT (1810 - ) Brown tinned sheet iron. Rectangular. 6 13/16 x 3¼. Border and lettering gold on black background. Addendum description says, Three known at this time. Near Mint.
B75-V-A
$450
Capital Fire Insurance Company of Des Moines, Des
Capital Fire Insurance Company of Des Moines, Des Moines, IA (1884-1909) Tin. Rectangular. 6 7/8” x 3 5/16”. Border and lettering black on gold background. Rare. Near Mint with discoloration on left side.
B463
$700
Barbados Fire Insurance Company, Barbados, West In
Barbados Fire Insurance Company, Barbados, West Indies (1880, merged with Economic Ins. Co., Ltd.) Copper. Odd shaped. 8 7/16 x 9 ½ .Dark green background with raised red border. Emblem gold and red Poseidon (Neptune) riding a chariot across the sea [Seal of the Island of Barbados]. BARBADOS in gold lettering on dark green panel at bottom. Near Mint with minor paint losses.
BWI-BA-1
$275
National Fire Insurance Company, Hartford, CT [n
National Fire Insurance Company, Hartford, CT [now a CNA company]). Tinned sheet iron. 12 5/8” x 3”. Vanilla/off white background. Near bottom: James Nichols, Pres’t. and E.G. Richards, Sec’y. At bottom: The Kellogg & Bulkeley Co. Lith. Hartford, Conn. Very Good to Fine with minor
$110
National Fire Insurance Company. Hartford, CT. (N
National Fire Insurance Company. Hartford, CT. (Now a CNA Company). Aluminum. Rectangular. 7x3 3/4. Used in South America. Spanish wording and border raised. Background black. Rare. Very Fine to Excellent.
B435
No Bid
Mutual Assurance Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvan
Mutual Assurance Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From the Green Tree Collection. Circa 1808 to 1824 Cast Iron. 12.50 x 8.938 inches. Hollow Back. Entire Front is Painted Green. A 3cm Sprue Mark appears on the Back at the Left Side of the Tree Trunk -see picture of back. Good Condition. Rare.
B38
$755
Back of Green Tree
Back of Green Tree
B38
$755
German Insurance Company, Freeport, IL (1865-1906)
German Insurance Company, Freeport, IL (1865-1906) Tin. Rectangular. 6 15/16"x 2". Border and lettering black on silver background. Issued about 1865. Excellent.
B364
$130
Hartford Fire Insurance Company Sign. Oval. Tin.
Hartford Fire Insurance Company Sign. Oval. Tin. Office Advertising Sign. Company Emblem of Stag in Field in Front of Mountains. 20 inches x 24 inches with descriptive information on back side in good original condition. Simulated Wood Self-Frame
171.5
$45
Back of Hartford Sign showing Descriptive Informat
Back of Hartford Sign showing Descriptive Information on Back Side.
171.5
$45
This is a 1872 wood engraving of the Great Boston
This is a 1872 wood engraving of the Great Boston Fire 15 inches x 10 inches on a 20 1/2 inch x 15 3/4 inch backing and protective cover with Authenticity paper.
$45
Back of Boston Fire Wood Engraving with Authentici
Back of Boston Fire Wood Engraving with Authenticity.
$45
Cambridge Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Tin Sign
Cambridge Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Tin Sign. 14x20 1/16. Black Background with Gold Banner on Diagonal. Gold Lettering. No Frame.
49.1
$35
Protector Fire Company Hand Colored Paper Lithogra
Protector Fire Company Hand Colored Paper Lithograph. 8 1/2x11 7/8. Circa 1848. Protector Hose Company's Hose Carrier and Four of Its Firemen Dressed in Black Pants, Red Shirts and Black Helmets. Black Shields on Their Chests Bear the Inscription: Protector 2. From the Green Tree Collection.
$150
S. Hatch Fire Bucket. One Bucket - picture is of t
S. Hatch Fire Bucket. One Bucket - picture is of the Front and Back. Hand-Sewn Leather Fire Bucket. Black Interior with Green Exterior and Gold Band Painted Around the Top.
No Bid
S HATCH painted on a gold banner across the front.
S HATCH painted on a gold banner across the front. Below, near the base are printed in gold No. 4 and 1829.
No Bid
Initials J.R.T., which are probably those of the t
Initials J.R.T., which are probably those of the tanner, are embossed in the leather twice on the front and once on the bottom.
No Bid
Bottom of Bucket. Circa 1770. 10.75 inches high
Bottom of Bucket. Circa 1770. 10.75 inches high x 9.50 inches wide.
No Bid
S. Hatch Leather Bucket. Stylistically, this buck
S. Hatch Leather Bucket. Stylistically, this bucket dates to the mid-eighteenth century and was probably repainted by Hatch in 1829. From the Green Tree Collection.
No Bid
S. Hatch Other Side. The Sides are more rounded a
S. Hatch Other Side. The Sides are more rounded and diameter wider than those of the late 18th century. By the nineteenth century, many were fastened with rivets.
No Bid
Nice Fireman’s Badge- Laurel S.F.E. Co. (St
Nice Fireman’s Badge- Laurel S.F.E. Co. (Steam Fire Engine Company). YFD - believed to be York, Pa. Fire Department. Very nice condition front and back with slight tarnish as shown in photo. Badge number 1.
$55
State Farm Insurance war-time tag emblem made of a
State Farm Insurance war-time tag emblem made of a composite material that is like Masonite. Rarest of the generic State Farm tags
$45
Farmers Automobile Inter-Insurance Exchange stampe
Farmers Automobile Inter-Insurance Exchange stamped brass with T Model style car. New old stock- Pristine, never used condition
$50
Fireman Parade Torch. Complete with Original Burn
Fireman Parade Torch. Complete with Original Burner, Original Wadding and Screen Intact. Circa 19th Century. 22 1/2 long.
$40
La Concorde Assurances. Paris, France. Auto Tag.
La Concorde Assurances. Paris, France. Auto Tag.
No Bid
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, P
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tin. Rectangle. Fire Mark. 5 15/16x7 7/8. Extremely Rare. Issued about 1875.
B94
$1000
Franklin Insurance Company. Saint Louis, Missouri
Franklin Insurance Company. Saint Louis, Missouri. 1855-1878. Zinc. 7 1/2x 5 11/16. Red House Paint on Front.
B268
$300
Europeia Seguros Fire Mark. 3 1/4x2 7/8. Tin. S
Europeia Seguros Fire Mark. 3 1/4x2 7/8. Tin. Silver and Blue Background with Black Lettering except for E and S in Silver.
$15
Mannheimer Versicherungsgesellschaft. (Mannheim In
Mannheimer Versicherungsgesellschaft. (Mannheim Insurance Company). Mannheim, Germany. City of Mannheim Coat of Arms. Enameled Iron. 4 x 4.Circa 1953 -1965.
E90H
$20
Filipinas Compania de Seguros. Manila, Philippine
Filipinas Compania de Seguros. Manila, Philippine Islands. Enamel Coated Brass. Circular. 5 1/4 diameter. Slightly Convex. Portrait of Woman laid on top of mark.
B1603 Var.
No Bid
La Prevision Espanola Compania de Seguros. Sevill
La Prevision Espanola Compania de Seguros. Seville, Spain. Tin. 4 1/8x6 1/4. Black Background with Gold Lettering and Thin Border. Red and Gold Spanish Flag.
B1666VA
$30
Globe Insurance Company. London, England. 1803-1
Globe Insurance Company. London, England. 1803-1864. (merged with the Liverpool and London Fire in 1864. Then merged to become the Liverpool and London and Globe. Eventually became the Royal-Liverpool Groups. Tin. Extremely Convex Globe. Globe Lettering is Raised. 7 1/8x7 7/8
B739; W38D
$80
Argus Companhia de Seguros. Porto, Portugal. Tin
Argus Companhia de Seguros. Porto, Portugal. Tin. Triangular. 3 1/8 inches on each triangular side and 3 1/2 inches on bottom side. Black Background with Gold Lettering and Red inner triangle.
B1625 VAR
$10
Tranquilidade Fire Insurance Company. Lisbon, Por
Tranquilidade Fire Insurance Company. Lisbon, Portugal. Seguro de Fogo (Insurance of Fire)7 1/4 diameter. Lightweight Tin. Silver Background with Royal Blue Lettering, Border and Design. Modern issue by insurance carrier.
$10
National Assurance Company of Ireland. Dublin, Ir
National Assurance Company of Ireland. Dublin, Ireland. 1822 - 1904. Heavy Tin. 8 1/2x9 3/8. Raised Inner Border and Shamrock. Raised Lettering and Outer Border. Slightly Convex. 1822-1904.
B803; W59A
$400
Astir Anonymos Asphalistiki Heteria Pyros, Zoes Ke
Astir Anonymos Asphalistiki Heteria Pyros, Zoes Ke Aty. Athens, Greece. Tin. 6 3/4x9 3/4 Raised Border, Lettering and Circle in Blue, Yellow Star and Background. Original Colors. Circa 1931 or later.
B1446
No Bid
Front of Helmet - The RF is a Possible Indication
Front of Helmet - The RF is a Possible Indication of the French Second Republic.
$75
Back of Helmet. The French Second Republic was a S
Back of Helmet. The French Second Republic was a Short-lived Republican Government of France between the 1848 Revolution and the 1851 Coup by Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte which Initiated the Second Empire
$75
Bottom/Inside of Helmet. This Helmet May have been
Bottom/Inside of Helmet. This Helmet May have been used during the French Second Republic.
$75
Queen Insurance Company. New York, New York. 189
Queen Insurance Company. New York, New York. 1891-1971. Tin with Wood Frame. 22 1/2 x 16 1/2 including Frame. (Original Frame is 1 1/2 inches) Black Background with Gold Lettering. "Q" in Queen has elongated tail.
325.1 VAR
$50
Union Assurance Society. London, England. Circa 1
Union Assurance Society. London, England. Circa 1865 - 1907. Copper. 9 5/8x7 1/4. Border, Four Clasped Hands and Lettering Raised. No Color.
B566; W4F
$160
Scottish Union Insurance Company. Edinburgh, Scot
Scottish Union Insurance Company. Edinburgh, Scotland. 1824 - 1878. Copper. 7 7/8x6 3/4. Raised Border, Lion and Lettering. No Color.
B851; W75A
$250
Commercial Union Assurance Company. London, Engla
Commercial Union Assurance Company. London, England. Enameled Iron. Not in Bulau or Wright Books. Appears to be Previously Unrecorded Mark. 7 1/2 inches in Diameter. Border, Lettering and Raised. Flag with Union Jack in Center Heavily Convexed. Damage to Right and Left Side by the Holes. Also Damage to Right Side of Flag. (Very Rare).
B914 VAR
$200
British Fire Office. London, England. 1799 - 184
British Fire Office. London, England. 1799 - 1843. Copper. 8 inches Diameter. Tail Up. Some Original Gold Gilding Remains. Raised Lettering and Border. Slightly Convexed Center of Mark.
B724; W30C
$150
North British and Mercantile Insurance Company. L
North British and Mercantile Insurance Company. London, England. Tin. Rectangular. 9 7/8x7. Lettering, Border and Two Shields Raised. Not in Bulau. Not in Wright.
B932VA
No Bid
L Union Belge Societe Anonyme DAssurances Contre L
L Union Belge Societe Anonyme DAssurances Contre L Incendie. Brussels, Belgium. ZINC Oval 9 1/4x7 1/4. Similar in Size to B1084 but slightly different design and is quite thick. Border and Lettering Raised. Hands and Arrows Raised. House Paint. One of the Earliest Marks for this Insurance Company. Not in Bulau
B1084VA
$200
West of England Fire and Life Insurance Company.
West of England Fire and Life Insurance Company. Exeter, England. 1807 - 1894. Copper. Oval. 9 1/2x7 3/4. Convex. Standing Figure, West of England and Border Raised. Original Colors.
B772; W48F
$150
County Fire Office. London, England. 1807-1906.
County Fire Office. London, England. 1807-1906. Rare Mark. ZINC. Not in Bulau. 8 1/2x6 1/2. Not the Usual Copper Mark but the Very Rare Zinc Variant. Faded Original Colors. Excellent Condition. Not in Bulau.
W45B
$200
West of England Fire and Life Insurance Company.
West of England Fire and Life Insurance Company. London, England. Exeter, England. 1807 - 1894. Copper. West of England at Top and Exeter at Bottom Have Raised Letters. King Alfred wearing a Cloak is in the Middle and the Area is Convexed. 9 1/4x 7 3/8. Much Original Gilding Remains on Mark. Not in Bulau
W48B
$300
West of England Fire and Life Insurance Company.
West of England Fire and Life Insurance Company. Exeter, England. 1807-1894. Copper. King Alfred Wearing a Cloak Holds a Scepter and Sword., Figure is Cut Out, with West of England Raised in Panels Below. Superb Condition Showing Muted Original Colors.
B771; W48G
$250
Employers Liability Assurance Corporation Limited.
Employers Liability Assurance Corporation Limited. London, England. Tin. 10 x 8 3/4. Raised Border and Lettering. Center Design of Britannia with Shield is Highly Raised. Green Background with Red or Black Lettering and Red Center Design. Original Colors. Excellent Example of Rarely Seen Mark. Not in Wright.
B965
No Bid
Sun Fire Office. London, England. Tin. Sun with
Sun Fire Office. London, England. Tin. Sun with Sixteen Rays, Alternating Straight and Wavy. The Sun and the Rays are Raised. Circa 1816-1839. Covered with House Paint which has Protected the Mark from Corroding Away. Mounted on a Chamfered Circular Piece of Wood. Mark is 6 1/8 inches diameter. 7 1/2 inches including the Wood. Not in Bulau
W3F
No Bid
Fire Belt. Black Leather Fire Belt Trimmed with a
Fire Belt. Black Leather Fire Belt Trimmed with a White Scalloped Leather Edge. ACTIVE is Spelled out in White Letters on a Red Leather Insert in the Center of the Belt
$300
Close Up Picture of the Front. There are Two Belt
Close Up Picture of the Front. There are Two Belt Loops. The Buckle is Pewter with a Brass A Raised on It. The Fastener Resembles a Coil of Hose
$300
Picture of ACTIVE back of belt. There is a Brass
Picture of ACTIVE back of belt. There is a Brass Hook at One End and a Loop on Both to Catch it. The Leather is Cracking and Pieces are Missing. Condition. Fair. 39.5 inches long x 2.875 inches wide.
$300
Dauntless Fire Belt. White Leather with a Scallope
Dauntless Fire Belt. White Leather with a Scalloped Red Leather Edging. Iron Buckle. DAUNTLESS is spelled out in White Letters on a Red Background Insert
$200
Dauntless Front of Belt. Number 1 appears on a Ba
Dauntless Front of Belt. Number 1 appears on a Background of a Hook and Ladder on a Red Insert. The belt is Dirty and Faded as well as Cracked. The Belt Loop although Threaded onto Belt does not appear to belong with it.
$200
Dauntless Belt - Back Side. Condition Fair. 41.5
Dauntless Belt - Back Side. Condition Fair. 41.5 inches long by 2.75 inches wide. Acquired by the Green Tree Collection in 1933.
$200
Hand-in-Hand Fire and Life Insurance Society. Lon
Hand-in-Hand Fire and Life Insurance Society. London, England. 1696-1905. Lead. Pair of Clasped Hands with Loose Cuffs. Open Crown on Top. Policy #92707 on Bottom Panel. Circa 1785. 8 x 8 1/2.
B517; W2A
$600
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Fire Office. Newcastle-Upon-T
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Fire Office. Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England. 1783 - 1859. Lead. 7 1/2 x 7 5/8. Border and Arms of the City Raised with Panel Below Bearing Policy #1028. City Arms Consist of Three Towers Each with Three Turrets.
B688; W24B
$800
Better Picture of the Front of Helmet
Better Picture of the Front of Helmet
$75
Helmet Front Top Picture
Helmet Front Top Picture
$75
Picture of the Bottom Front of the Helmet. It mov
Picture of the Bottom Front of the Helmet. It moves up and down
$75