Salop Fire Office. Shrewsbury, England. 1780-189
Salop Fire Office. Shrewsbury, England. 1780-1890. Copper. 7 3/4x7 3/8. Damage on bottom right by the "P" where it was damaged when taken off the building. Repainted.
B671;W20B
$100
State Farm Mutual Auto Ins. Co. Auto Tag. Bloomin
State Farm Mutual Auto Ins. Co. Auto Tag. Bloomington, ILL. Also has original package and vehicle attachments.
$10
First Russian Insurance Society. St. Petersburg,
First Russian Insurance Society. St. Petersburg, Russia. 1827 - 1921. Heavy Tin. 10 1/2x8 5/8.
B1649 Unlisted Variant
$140
Prvni Ceska Vzajemna Pojistovna. Prague, Czechosl
Prvni Ceska Vzajemna Pojistovna. Prague, Czechoslovakia. Iron, Enameled Coated. Slightly Convex. Red Border, Blue Background with Cream Lettering. Red and Cream Shield. 7x5 1/8.
B1195-V-A2
No Bid
English Translation is: Insured in the Farmers of
English Translation is: Insured in the Farmers of Perm District. Founded 1873. Mark in use from 1912 - 1917. Russia. Heavy Tin. Shield in Middle. Oval. 8 1/8 x 6 1/6.
$80
American Alliance Insurance Company. New York, Ne
American Alliance Insurance Company. New York, New York. 1918-1953. Tin with Wood Frame. 10 3/4x26 1/Very good condition.
12.2
No Bid
Sea Insurance Company, Limited. Bronze. 19 1/2 x
Sea Insurance Company, Limited. Bronze. 19 1/2 x 13 1/2 with Frame. Etched Black Old English Lettering.
346
$25
Twin City Fire Insurance Company. Minneapolis, Mi
Twin City Fire Insurance Company. Minneapolis, Minn. 1910-1987. Reverse Glass with Wood Frame. 19x11 with Frame Gold Lettering with White Shading. Brown Simulated Wood Grain Background. Frame needs to be touched up.
387.2a
$35
Fidelity Phenix Fire Insurance Company. New York,
Fidelity Phenix Fire Insurance Company. New York, New York. 1919 - 1959. 13 5/8x18 3/4. Reverse Glass with Brass Plate and Wood Frame. Multi-colored Company Emblem. Brass Company Name. Black Background.
133.3 Var,
$30
Fidelity Phenix Fire Insurance Company. New York,
Fidelity Phenix Fire Insurance Company. New York, New York. 1910 - 1959. Porcelain Enameled on Steel. Frame added - not original to sign. 16 5/8x12 5/8 including frame. White Lettering with Blue Background.
133.8
$60
British America Assurance Company. Toronto, Ontar
British America Assurance Company. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In US 1874 - 1963. Brass. No Frame. Etched Black Lettering. Black Lettering is Mostly Gone. Brass is Stained in Many Places.
38 Var.
$15
Tiroler Landes Brandversidierung. Innsbruck, Aust
Tiroler Landes Brandversidierung. Innsbruck, Austria. Brass Sign with Self Brass Frame. Raised Lettering and Shield. Wood Backing. Very Good Condition. Written on Back is the following: Genuine Fire Mark from Austria. From Signaverist Collection of Home Insurance Co. NY. Presented to Harry F. Albershardt by Alwin E. Bulau, Jr. about 1940.
$225
Sioux Fire Insurance Company. Sioux City, Iowa.
Sioux Fire Insurance Company. Sioux City, Iowa. 1909 - 1913. 24 x 18. Gold Lettering with Black Outline. Multicolored Company Emblem - Head of American Indian Chief. Natural Wood Grain Background. No Frame.
352
$60
Security Fire Insurance Company. Davenport, Iowa.
Security Fire Insurance Company. Davenport, Iowa. 1883- 1950. Tin. Self Framed. 22 1/8x28 1/4. Gold Lettering Dark Red Background on Right Side with Red Background on Top Left Side. Very Good Condition.
347.2 Var
$160
Home Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Californ
Home Fire and Marine Insurance Company of California. San Francisco, California. 1900-1966. Tin Mounted on Wood Base. 22 1/4x12 1/8.
178 Var
$35
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company. Balt
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company. Baltimore, Maryland. Reverse Glass with Wood Frame. 17 3/8x9 1/4. Indented Brass and Gold Lettering. Dark Maroon Simulated Wood Grain Background. Excellent Condition.
398.3
$50
Frankford Mutual Fire Insurance Company Philadelp
Frankford Mutual Fire Insurance Company Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1842-1962. Tin. 16 1/2x23 1/4 including Frame. Note - believe the frame is NOT original - looks to be added in the past. Also, The Frankford Mutual Fire Insurance Company has been repainted (not a good job) in the wrong colors. No color on the remainder of the lettering. Very interesting sign but needs TLC.
141.1
$30
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, P
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. Extremely Convex. Hollow Back. Drainage Knob in Back. Issued around 1870. Determined to be Authentic by Auction Verification Committee.
B93
$80
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, P
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. Raised F A and Fire Hydrant. Slightly Convex. Hollow Back. No Drainage Knob. Issued around 1863. Repainted. Determined to be Authentic by Auction Verification Committee in 2017.
B88VA
$50
Fire Department Insurance Company. Cincinnati, Oh
Fire Department Insurance Company. Cincinnati, Ohio. 1837 - 1855. Cast Iron. Oval. House Paint. 7 3/4x 11 1/2. Raised Figure of Old Double Decker Hand Pump in Center with Company Name Raised Around Edge of Mark. Issued About 1850. Very Rare.
B138
$2000
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, P
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Oval. 11 1/4x 7 3/4. Raised F A and Fire Hydrant with Water Gushing from Hose. Flat Back. First Mark Issued by Company. Circa 1817. Verified as authentic by Auction Committee in 2017. Very Good Quality
B83
$140
United Firemen's Insurance Company. Philadelphia,
United Firemen's Insurance Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. Oval. 11 3/4x9 1/4. Raised U.F. Old Model Steam Fire Engine in High Relief. Wheels have 8 Spokes. Bevel Edge. Top of Bevel Edge has Broken off at Area of Third Top Hole. Pieces are Included with Mark. Repainted. Determined to be Authentic by the Auction Verification Committee in 2017.
B314VA
$50
Prvni Ceska Vzajemna Pojistovna. Prague, Czechosl
Prvni Ceska Vzajemna Pojistovna. Prague, Czechoslovakia. Iron. Rectangular. Convex. 7 x 5. Damage to Middle of Mark.
B1196
No Bid
Hasicska Vzajemna Pojistovna V Brne. Brne, Czecho
Hasicska Vzajemna Pojistovna V Brne. Brne, Czechoslovakia. Iron. Convexed. 7 x 5. Red Background with White Lettering and Border. Center is Red, White and Blue.
B1207
$25
Aachen-Leipziger Versicherung Aachen. Aachen, Germ
Aachen-Leipziger Versicherung Aachen. Aachen, Germany. Enameled Iron. 7 3/4x 4 3/4. Light Red Background with White Border and Lettering.
B1402; E1Jb
$20
Berlinifche Feuer Verficherungs Anstalt. (Berlin F
Berlinifche Feuer Verficherungs Anstalt. (Berlin Fire Insurance Company)9 3/8 x6 1/8. Berlin, Germany. Iron. Convexed.
B1350; E18Q
$25
Sun Insurance Office. London, England. Copper.
Sun Insurance Office. London, England. Copper. Circular. 6 inch circular. Raised Sun with Twenty Wavy Rays. Repainted. Loops on the Sides (for fastening to the building) are missing - probably done when removed from building.
B549; W3H
No Bid
County Fire Office. London, England. 1807-1906.
County Fire Office. London, England. 1807-1906. Copper. 6 5/8x 8 5/8. Border, Figure of Britannia Facing Front and COUNTY on Panel are all Raised. No Color. Some Damage to Edges and Top Right Side.
B761; W45B
$40
Phoenix Assurance Company. London, England. 8 1/4
Phoenix Assurance Company. London, England. 8 1/4 x7. Copper. Border and Figure of Phoenix Raised on Convexed Oval with Panel Below with PHOENIX on the Panel. Spear at the Angle Point is Missing. Repainted.
B684; W23J
No Bid
Standard Protection. Capital Stock Company Insura
Standard Protection. Capital Stock Company Insurance. Auto Tag.
$10
Bonanca Companhia Auto Tag. Lisbon, Portugal.
Bonanca Companhia Auto Tag. Lisbon, Portugal. 2 7/8 diameter. Black Background with Ornate Silver Edge and Silver Anchor. Bon Anca in Red Lettering.
$10
Cappers National Protective Service Association. A
Cappers National Protective Service Association. Auto Tag. 3 x 3. Metal. Black and Red Background with White, Red and Black Lettering. This Car Protected - Thieves Beware.
$40
Basler Versicherungs Gesellschaft Gegen Freuerscha
Basler Versicherungs Gesellschaft Gegen Freuerschaden. Basler, Switzerland. Iron. Convexed. 9 1/2x7 3/4. White Background with Black Lettering and Border. Crest is Multi-colored.
B1721; ESB10
$130
Eagle Star & British Dominions Insurance Company.
Eagle Star & British Dominions Insurance Company. London, England. Tin. Rectangular. 11 3/8x6 5/8. Black Background with Gold Lettering and Eagle
B1026
$80
London Assurance. London, England. Heavy Tin. 1
London Assurance. London, England. Heavy Tin. 11 1/4x 9 7/8. Raised Gold Lettering on Black Background. Seated Figure of Britannia, Raised, in Gold, White, Red and Black Background. On Back is the History of the Ownership of the Mark for the last 2 owners.
B608
No Bid
Argus Companhia de Seguros. Porto, Portugal. Tin
Argus Companhia de Seguros. Porto, Portugal. Tin. Square. 5 7/8x5 7/8. Black Background. Triangle with ARGUS in Center with Companhia De Seguros Porto 1907 in Gold with Red and Gold Background. Contemporary Mark issued after 1953 and before 1976.
B1625 VAR
$30
County Fire Office. London, England. 1807 - 1906
County Fire Office. London, England. 1807 - 1906. Copper. Rectangular. 9 1/2sx 6 5/8. Border, Figure of Britannia Facing Left, County in Panel Below All Raised. Britannia is Gold on Red Background. COUNTY is Gold on Black. Repainted.
B762; W45F
No Bid
Guardian Assurance Company. London, England. Tin
Guardian Assurance Company. London, England. Tin 9 1/4x8 1/4. Red Border, Erect Figure of Athena in Gold, Silver and Red. Lettering in Gold. Raised Figure and Lettering. Modern and Common Mark.
B797
No Bid
Northern Assurance Company. London, England. Copp
Northern Assurance Company. London, England. Copper. Heavily Damaged - especially on Edges. 9 1/4 x 6 3/4.
B875 or 876; W88A
$15
Societa Reale Mutua di Assicurazionr Incendi. Tur
Societa Reale Mutua di Assicurazionr Incendi. Turin, Italy. Rectangular. Heavy Tin. 10 3/4 x 8 5/8. Gold, Red, White and Black Crest Raised in Center. Lettering in Gold on Black Background. Raised Border.
B1489
$40
Sun Insurance Office. London, England. Copper.
Sun Insurance Office. London, England. Copper. Circular. 7 1/4 in Diameter. Raised Sun with 16 Rays, Alternating Straight and Wavy. SUN FIRE OFFICE 1710 Raised around the Border.
B551
No Bid
Birmingham Fire Office. Birmingham, England. 180
Birmingham Fire Office. Birmingham, England. 1804 - 1867. Copper. 10 1/4 x 11. Raised Border and Design of Fireman Standing by Early Hand Pumper with BIRMINGHAM Below. Fireman Face is Facing Left. Damage to Mark between R and M. Also, area of Right Spoke and area below the Spokes have worn away and you can see light if raised to light.
B753; W42C
$125
Hartford Fire Ins. CO. Chartered 1810. Heavy Tin.
Hartford Fire Ins. CO. Chartered 1810. Heavy Tin. 8 x 4. Mark issued by Hartford Ins. Co. and Given to their Agents in 2010 to Celebrate their 200th Anniversary. Back of Mark says... An authentic reproduction of the Hartford fire mark first issued circa 1840.
B71-V-A
$20
Sun Fire Office London Sign. Iron. 13 1/2x 11. D
Sun Fire Office London Sign. Iron. 13 1/2x 11. Dark Blue Lettering for Sun and London. Chrome on Thin Tinned Sheet Iron. Red Lettering for Fire and Office and for Border. Blue and Gold Emblem in Middle. Cream Background. Manufacturer is Barclay's Process, London.
$175
Northwestern Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Minneapol
Northwestern Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Minneapolis, Minn. 1906-1959. Reverse Glass Sign. 17 1/4x10. Black Background. Gold Lettering with Black Shading. Shield in Center is Gold with Black Letters and Green Background. Original Frame to Sign.
279.3
$35
Rockford Fire Department Badge. 2 inches. Very G
Rockford Fire Department Badge. 2 inches. Very Good Condition.
No Bid
American Central Insurance Company. St. Louis, Mi
American Central Insurance Company. St. Louis, Missouri. Tin Sheet Iron. Rectangular. 1871 - 1965. Merged with Commercial Union Insurance Co. of New York. 7 x 3 3/8. Rare.
B428 X-1
$525
Farmers Mutual Town Fire Insurance Co. Rusk Count
Farmers Mutual Town Fire Insurance Co. Rusk County, Wisconsin. Michaelson & Hughes Co. General Agents. Name Changed in 1902 to Rusk County Mutual Insurance Company. 5 3/4 x 3 1/4. Brass. First Instance of a Fire Mark Showing Both the Names of an Insurance Company and an Agent.
US-FI-1
$175
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Company. Liv
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Company. Liverpool, England. Tin. 9 1/2 x 7 1/4. Raised Globe and Lettering in Gold. Black Background except Red Around the Globe. Common Mark.
B947
No Bid
Gresham Fire & Accident Insurance Society. London
Gresham Fire & Accident Insurance Society. London, England. 1910 - 1933. Allied with Legal & General in 1933. Rectangular. Enamel Coated Iron. 8 x 4. White GRESHAM on Green Background. Rare.
B GB-GA-1
$130
Footprints of Assurance Book by Alwin Bulau. 1953
Footprints of Assurance Book by Alwin Bulau. 1953. Limited Edition First Printing of Book (500 copies). Presented to Ivan Escott and Personally Signed by Alvan Bulau and Harold Smith on June 16,1953. This Printing has Gold on the Outside of Each Page with Plastic Cover. Unused Condition.
$65
Sun Insurance Office. London, England. Lead. 7
Sun Insurance Office. London, England. Lead. 7 x 7. Pulled from 2017 Silent Auction - Determined to be Authentic Fire Mark so in 2018 Live Auction. Raised Sun with Sixteen Rays, Alternating between Wavy and Straight. Panel Below has Policy #355304.
B534
$200
Lumberman's Insurance Company. Philadelphia, Penn
Lumberman's Insurance Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. Diamond Shape. 9 1/4x9 1/4. Border Represents Four Logs Overlapping at Ends. L I Co. in Center. Issued about 1873. Determined to be Authentic by Auction Verification Committee in 2017.
B442
$75
Home Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Sa
Home Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Saint Louis, Missouri. 1845-1880. Zinc. Oblong. 6 1/2 x 4 3/4. Border, Clasped Hands and Lettering Raised.
B160
$275
Hartford County Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Ha
Hartford County Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut. . Convexed Oval. 9 3/4 x 4 3/4. Gold Lettering on Black Background. Sheet brass. Refer to Peter Faber's article on the mark in the 2012-1 issue of The Signevierist. This mark was issued as part of a plaque by the Covenant Mutual Insurance Company on or after 1970.
B121-V-A
$80
Patriotic Assurance Company. Dublin, Ireland. Ti
Patriotic Assurance Company. Dublin, Ireland. Tin. Circular. 7 inches in Diameter. Light Green Background. Sun in the Center is Raised and in Yellow. Red Lettering Raised for Company Name. In Small Green Lettering are the Words "Guaranteed by SUN of London, Founded 1710."
B847-X-1
$15
Royal Insurance Company. Liverpool, England. Copp
Royal Insurance Company. Liverpool, England. Copper. 12 x 10. Ornate Shield with Border , Design and Lettering Raised. The Top has Separated but included with Mark.
B891; W95D
$10
State Insurance Company of Des Moines. Des Moines
State Insurance Company of Des Moines. Des Moines, Iowa. 1897 - 1913. Tin. Rectangular. 6 1/2 x 2 3/8. Gold Lettering and Border. Black Background.
B475-X-1
$250
Home Insurance Company. New York, New York. Tin.
Home Insurance Company. New York, New York. Tin. Oval. 8 x 5 3/8. Raised Lettering and Border. No Paint Remains. Issued about 1861. Rare.
B231
$120
Home Insurance Company. New York, New York. Tin.
Home Insurance Company. New York, New York. Tin. 6 5/8 x 3 1/4. Black Background with Gold Lettering Raised. Border is Barely Raised. Repainted. Issued 1853. First Mark of this Company.
B229
$75
Footprints of Assurance Book - Inside Page showing
Footprints of Assurance Book - Inside Page showing Authors' Signatures.
$65
Preuss Feuer Versicherung Aktien. Prussian Fire I
Preuss Feuer Versicherung Aktien. Prussian Fire Insurance Company. Berlin, Germany. 1874 - 1914. Rectangular. Raised Border, Crest and Lettering. 9 x 7 1/8. Heavily Repainted.
B1396; E109C
$40
Aachener und Munchener Versicherung. (Aachen and
Aachener und Munchener Versicherung. (Aachen and Munich Fire Insurance Company.) Circa 1958- 1965. Enameled Iron. 5 7/8 x 4.
E2AY
No Bid
Landschaftliche Brandkasse. (Hanover Provincial Fi
Landschaftliche Brandkasse. (Hanover Provincial Fire Office). Hannover, Germany. Enameled Iron. White Border, Lettering and Horse with Red Background. 7 3/8 x 5 1/2. Circa 1961 - 1983. Flat with Beveled Edges.
E82V
No Bid
New York Central Insurance Company. Union Springs
New York Central Insurance Company. Union Springs, New York. 1863 - 1880. Tin. Rectangular. Border and Lettering Raised. Black Background with Gold Lettering. 9 3/4x 3 1/2.
B331
No Bid
Aetna Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut.
Aetna Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut. Heavy Tin. Rectangular. 4 1/2 x 9 12. Raised Border and Lettering. Gold Lettering and Black Background. Issued about 1835. Probably Repainted in Past
B97
$150
Insurance Company of North America. Philadelphia,
Insurance Company of North America. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tin. Circular. 6 3/4 Diameter. Raised Gold Eagle in Center on Red Background. Company Name in English and Chinese.
B53
$30
American Insurance Company. Chicago, Illinois. 1
American Insurance Company. Chicago, Illinois. 1859 - 1883. Heavy Tin. 6 3/4 x 3 1/8. Border and Lettering Raised. Issued 1865. Rare. Repainted.
B296
$115
National Union Society. Bedford, England. Tin.
National Union Society. Bedford, England. Tin. Rectangular. Border, Center Design and Lettering Raised. Lettering and Design in Yellow. Background and Border in Red.
B989
$20
Assicurazioni Generali Societa Aonima. Trieste, I
Assicurazioni Generali Societa Aonima. Trieste, Italy. Tin. Rectangular. 11 x 7 1/4. Raised Gold Lettering and Border. Black Background. Back of Mark says Pre-World War II. Repainted.
B1503
$112
Palatine Insurance Company. London, England. Tin.
Palatine Insurance Company. London, England. Tin. 9 1/2 x 7. Outer Border, Lettering and Design Raised. Border Gold with Red Stripe. Palatine Insurance Black and Gold. Castle and Trees Cream, Gray and Black. Waterloo & Sons, Limited, London in Very Small Letters in Lower Left Hand Corner of Mark.
B973
$150
Allianz Versicherungs - AG (Alliance Insurance Com
Allianz Versicherungs - AG (Alliance Insurance Company). Berlin and Munich, Germany. Enameled Iron. Slightly Convex. Circa 1920 - 1923. Dark Green Background with Allianz and Berlin in White and Raised. In Middle in Black is the Emblem and Versicherungs-Aktien-Gesellschaft (very faded on this mark).5 3/4 x 8 5/8.
E9K
No Bid
Concordia Feuer Versicherungs-Gesellschaft. (Conco
Concordia Feuer Versicherungs-Gesellschaft. (Concordia Mutual Fire Insurance Company). Hannover, Germany. Enameled Iron. Rectangular. 5 1/2 x 7 7/8. Slightly Convex. Dark Blue Background with White Border. Raised, White Lettering and Shield of Hoya. Circa 1935 - 1945 for this Mark.
E25J
$25
District Fire Office. Birmingham, England. 1834
District Fire Office. Birmingham, England. 1834 - 1864. Copper. Circular. 7 3/8 in diameter. Border, Arms of the City of Birmingham in Center Circle Raised. DISTRICT and Two Crossed Axes are Raised.
B864; W83E
$40
London & Lancashire Insurance Company. London, En
London & Lancashire Insurance Company. London, England. Tin. Shield Shape. 9 3/8 x 8 1/2. Lettering, Design and Border Raised. Repainted.
B927; W101A
$60
Firemans Insurance Company. Dayton, Ohio. Tin.
Firemans Insurance Company. Dayton, Ohio. Tin. Rectangular. 7 5/8 x 3 3/4. Border and Lettering Raised. Circa 1861.
B293 VA
$1210
Amazon Insurance Company Ledger Marker. One Side
Amazon Insurance Company Ledger Marker. One Side says Insure With the Amazon. Other Side says $500,000 AMAZON Cincinnati.
$75
Guardian Assurance Company of London. Ledger Mar
Guardian Assurance Company of London. Ledger Marker. United States Branch Office. New York. One Side Only has Writing.
$100
Thuringia Versicherungs - AG (Thuringia Insurance
Thuringia Versicherungs - AG (Thuringia Insurance Company). Munich, Germany. The Knight in Armor holding a Shield with a "T" representing Protection. circa 1952 - 1966
E141Y
$10
Brandnotversicherung des Hannoverschen Landbundes.
Brandnotversicherung des Hannoverschen Landbundes. (Emergency Fire Insurance for the Hanoverian Farmer's Union). Hannover, Germany. 1922 - 1945. Enameled Iron. Convex. 7 3/4 x 5 1/2. Green Background with Yellow Lettering and Emblem Slightly Raised. The Three Wheat Ears is the Emblem of the Hanover Farmer's Union.
E77A
$70
Gothaer Feuer Versicherungbank auf Gegenseitigkeit
Gothaer Feuer Versicherungbank auf Gegenseitigkeit. (Gotha Mutual Fire Insurance Bank). Koln, Germany. Enameled Iron. Convex. Orange Background with White Lettering. Circa 1952 - 1966. 7 3/4 x 4.
E64P
$10
L'Union Compagnie D'Assurances Contre L'Incendie,
L'Union Compagnie D'Assurances Contre L'Incendie, Les Accidents et Risques Divers. Paris, France. Two L'Union Marks in this Lot. Small Mark is Bulau 1264. Tin. 7 x 9 1/2. Common Mark. Larger Mark is not in Bulau. Uncommon Mark. Tin. 10 x 13 1/2. Larger Mark is not in Bulau, Addendum or Wright.
B1264 and ??
$250
Columbian Fireman's Parade Belt. Red Leather with
Columbian Fireman's Parade Belt. Red Leather with White Lettering. Leather is Dry.
$40
Picture 2 of Columbian Parade Belt - showing detai
Picture 2 of Columbian Parade Belt - showing detail of COLUMBIAN Lettering.
$40
Protection Hose Fireman's Parade Belt. Red/Brown
Protection Hose Fireman's Parade Belt. Red/Brown Leather with Light Brown Lettering and Stitching. Dry Leather. No Rips or Tears.
$55
Picture 2 of Protection Hose Parade Belt.
Picture 2 of Protection Hose Parade Belt.
$55
Berland Fireman's Parade Belt. Reddish Brown Leat
Berland Fireman's Parade Belt. Reddish Brown Leather with BERLAND Raised in Light Brown. Leather is Dry. Break in Leather on Front Side to the Right Side. On Back Side is White Piece Entire Length of Belt to Keep it from Cracking.
$30
Picture 2 of Berland Fireman's Parade Belt. This P
Picture 2 of Berland Fireman's Parade Belt. This Picture shows the White Attachment on the Belt.
$30
Star Hand Fire Grenade. Turquoise. Harden Fire E
Star Hand Fire Grenade. Turquoise. Harden Fire Extinguisher. Empty. Very Minor Rough Edges at Top Rim.
$90
Atlas Insurance Company. London, England. Coppe
Atlas Insurance Company. London, England. Copper. Rectangular. 10 5/8 x 6 5/8. Raised Figure of Atlas with very Convexed Globe. No Border. Tear in Left Side of Globe. Minor Bend in Bottom of Mark Around the Knees of Atlas. Damage to Top.
B779
$15
Central Insurance Company. Birmingham England. Tin
Central Insurance Company. Birmingham England. Tin. Circular. Convex. 7 3/4. No Color Left. Mark has been Bent Long Ago.
B1001
$35
Mier Insurance Company Societe Anonime Arabe. Cai
Mier Insurance Company Societe Anonime Arabe. Cairo, Egypt. Brass. 9 13/16 x 5 7/8. Mosque Within an Oval Frame. Circa 1934.
B-EG-HA-1
No Bid
Minneapolis Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Mi
Minneapolis Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Minneapolis, Minnesota. 1911 - 1960. Brass. 27 1/2 x 12 3/4 including Wood Frame. Black Background with Slightly Raised Brass Lettering. Some of Black Background has Worn Off.
243 Var.
$30
Oberofterreichifchen Landes Brandschaden. Linz, A
Oberofterreichifchen Landes Brandschaden. Linz, Austria. Enameled Iron. Convex. Rectangular. 5 1/2 x 7 1/2. Cream Background with Black Lettering. Shield at Top in Red, Black and Cream. Circa 1920. Mounted on a Nice Wood Board.
B AU-OA-1
$30
Saint Paul Fire & Marine Insurance. Saint Paul, M
Saint Paul Fire & Marine Insurance. Saint Paul, Minnesota. Not Listed in Bulau. Lightweight Tin. Rectangular. 6 3/4 x 3. Dark Blue Background with Gold Raised Border and Lettering. Circa Mid-20th Century. Repainted Blue.
Not in Addendum
$35
Watchman's Rattle. Watchmen would whirl these in r
Watchman's Rattle. Watchmen would whirl these in response to fires, crimes, to alert police or volunteer firemen and citizenry of danger. New York (then the Dutch colony New Amsterdam) established a rattle watch in 1652. Before whistles, law enforcement used wooden rattles and their distinct noise to signal for help, even into the 19th century. Brass Plate on each side of Rattle with one side etched "No. 409."
$80
Insurance Company of North America. Philadelphia,
Insurance Company of North America. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. Very Heavy. Back of Mark says "Facsimile of Ins. Co. of N.A. Fire Mark Issued in 1830." 11 x 8 1/4.
B47VA
$25
Fire Bucket. Green Paint that has peeled off in m
Fire Bucket. Green Paint that has peeled off in many places. No stenciling on the bucket. Handle is missing. 12 1/4 tall x 8 3/4 diameter at top x 5 1/4 at bottom. Note - one side of bucket has an OLD bend in the middle of the bucket.
No Bid
Green Fire Bucket. Picture of the Bucket that has
Green Fire Bucket. Picture of the Bucket that has the Damage in the Middle of the Bucket.
No Bid
Green Fire Bucket. Picture of Inside of the Bucke
Green Fire Bucket. Picture of Inside of the Bucket
No Bid
Brown Fire Bucket. Leather. Made in England is E
Brown Fire Bucket. Leather. Made in England is Engraved in the Leather at the Bottom of the Bucket. Front of Bucket has a Gold Stencil that might not be original to Bucket.
No Bid
Back of Leather English Fire Bucket. 12 inches ta
Back of Leather English Fire Bucket. 12 inches tall x 9 1/4 diameter on top x 6 1/4 diameter at bottom.
No Bid
Brown Leather English Fire Bucket. Top and Inside
Brown Leather English Fire Bucket. Top and Inside of Bucket. Leather Handle. Metal Rim Covered in Leather. Metal has come loose in one area by handle. Also leather covering the metal is missing in some areas.
No Bid
German Fire Helmet. From a 19th Century Brigade.
German Fire Helmet. From a 19th Century Brigade. Helmet has Schlader Freiwillige Feuerwehr on Front.
$125
German Fire Helmet. Leather with Brass. Picture o
German Fire Helmet. Leather with Brass. Picture of Side with Lions on Each Side. Very Good Condition.
$125
German Fire Brigade Helmet. Picture of inside 9 1
German Fire Brigade Helmet. Picture of inside 9 1/2 inches long x 7 1/2 inches wide x 7 1/2 inches tall.
$125
Sun Insurance Office, London, England. A modern c
Sun Insurance Office, London, England. A modern cast iron promotional fire mark issued by the Sun in 1985 to their fire policy holders who wished to have one for their property. Raised Sun with 16 Rays in Gold. Blue Background. Panel at Bottom has 1710 in Black with Gold Background. Back of Mark says "Salop Iron." 6 5/8 x 6 3/4.
N/A
No Bid
Dubuque Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Dubuqu
Dubuque Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Dubuque, Iowa. 1883 - 1963. Sign. Reverse Glass with Wood Frame. 15 5/8 x 7 7/8. Gold Background with Gold Lettering of Insurance Company Name. Black and Gold Border. Wood Frame.
104.2
$25
Fire Helmet. Scottish Made Metro Pattern by Hendr
Fire Helmet. Scottish Made Metro Pattern by Hendry of Glasgow. Glasgow Salvage Corps Front. Very Good Condition.
No Bid
Invincible Policies, Ltd. London, England. Sign.
Invincible Policies, Ltd. London, England. Sign. Tin. 20 x 9 3/8. Multi-Colored Scene of Automobile. Lettering in Yellow, Orange, Green. Top Two-thirds of Background is Green, Bottom One-third of Background is Black. Very Colorful. London Sign with address of 7 Whittington Avenue London EC3. Telephone Mansion House 2961. Wonder how sign made it to the States?
194
$50
Columbia Insurance Company of New Jersey. Tin Sig
Columbia Insurance Company of New Jersey. Tin Sign with Original Wood Frame. 28 inches wide x 17 inches high. The New Jersey Company was organized in 1901. In 1939 the Columbia Insurance Company of New York was organized to facilitate the merger of the Columbia Insurance Company of New Jersey into it. The NY Columbia had no assets and absorbed all the assets of the NJ Columbia. Dates of the sign are 1901-1939
$35
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, P
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron Rarest of the Cast Iron FA's. Has a DOUBLE Drain knob. Issued about 1870. See next picture for Back of Mark.
B93VA
$300
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Cast Iron FA wi
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Cast Iron FA with DOUBLE Drain Knob. Picture of Back of Mark.
B93VA
$300
CFD Foreman Fire Helmet. Made by Cairns, New York
CFD Foreman Fire Helmet. Made by Cairns, New York.
$200
Cairns Foreman Fire Helmet. Picture of the Back
Cairns Foreman Fire Helmet. Picture of the Back
$200
Cairns Foreman Fire Helmet. Picture of the inside
Cairns Foreman Fire Helmet. Picture of the inside of Helmet, including the Cairns Maker's Label. It does not have a Letter on the Disc so circa pre-1947
$200
Columbia Fire Insurance Company. Dayton, Ohio. T
Columbia Fire Insurance Company. Dayton, Ohio. Tin. 7 x 3 1/4. Repainted. AFTER AUCTION SALE
B457
$125
Continental Insurance Company. Tin. Rectangular.
Continental Insurance Company. Tin. Rectangular. 6 7/8 x 3 1/4 Very Good Condition. Looks like it was never mounted on the outside of building.
B224
$80
Williamsburgh City Fire Insurance Company. Brookly
Williamsburgh City Fire Insurance Company. Brooklyn, New York. Tin. 1853 - 1916. Rectangular. Gold Lettering on Black Background. 6 3/4 x 3 3/4.
B227
$200
Ohio Farmers Insurance Company, LeRoy, Ohio (Now W
Ohio Farmers Insurance Company, LeRoy, Ohio (Now Westfield Insurance). Insurance Company found supply of B175, protected the Mark in Lucite and presented to Agency Force. On Back says "This is an original Fire mark issued about 1920."
B175
$15
Imperial Fire Insurance Company. London, England.
Imperial Fire Insurance Company. London, England. 1802 - 1902. Tin. 8x8 1/16. Repainted
B749; W40G
$50
Queen Insurance Company. Liverpool, England. 185
Queen Insurance Company. Liverpool, England. 1857-1891. 11 1/2 8. Tin. Bust of Queen Victoria and Lettering Raised on Slightly Convexed Shield in Center of Octagonal with Shield on Top. Raised Border. Repainted.
B911
$180
Yorkshire Insurance Company. York, England. Coppe
Yorkshire Insurance Company. York, England. Copper. 9 1/2 x 7 1/4. Borders, Gold Minster on Oval Panel with "Yorkshire" above and "1824" on Panel Below All Raised. Appears to be Original Colors with Some Gold Remaining.
B855; W77B
$105
Nottingham and Derbyshire Fire and Life Insurance
Nottingham and Derbyshire Fire and Life Insurance Company. Nottingham, England. 1835 - 1869. Zinc. 8 1/4 x 8 3/4. Bottom of Garter is Missing - long time ago. Raised Crest on Pebbled Background Surrounded by Garter with Raised Lettering.
B871
$55
Hants, Sussex and Dorset Fire Office. Winchester,
Hants, Sussex and Dorset Fire Office. Winchester, England. 1803 - 1864. Copper. Mounted on Wood Board in the Shape of the Mark. 7 1/2 x 6 1/2. Seated Figure Raised in Center Surrounded by Raised Lettering. Rare.
B741; W39B
$170
Bulldog Auto Insurance Association of Chicago Auto
Bulldog Auto Insurance Association of Chicago Auto Grill Emblem. Painted brass showing Bulldog in old convertible. Nice shape. Pretty rare. 1921-27
$110
Westview Volunteer Fire Company. Fire Badge. 1.75
Westview Volunteer Fire Company. Fire Badge. 1.75 inches. Made by Heeren Bros. of Pittsburg (as on badge). Dates 1890-1911. Badge #1.
$50
U.S. Air Force Fire Protection Badge. Large 2.5├óΓ
U.S. Air Force Fire Protection Badge. Large 2.5”+. See no maker’s mark.
No Bid
State Automobile Insurance Assn. Grill Emblem/Auto
State Automobile Insurance Assn. Grill Emblem/Auto Tag. Painted Steel 3” emblem. Des Moines
$30
Viking Style parade fire axe. Very old and in nice
Viking Style parade fire axe. Very old and in nice shape. Blade is about 13” and bit on axe is 4.25”. Handle is 26” long. No markings but appears hand forged. Picture is of Axe Left
$150
Fire Axe. Picture is of Axe Right
Fire Axe. Picture is of Axe Right
$150
Complete Picture of the Fire Axe.
Complete Picture of the Fire Axe.
$150
Baltimore Equitable Society. Baltimore, Maryland.
Baltimore Equitable Society. Baltimore, Maryland. Cast Iron. Rectangular. Heavy Rolled Border and Raised Clasped Hands. Issued about 1837. Determined to be Authentic by Auction Verification Committee. ALVC Member thinks it is one of the best condition Baltimore Equitable mark he has seen. Front Side of Mark
B58 or B59
$725
Baltimore Equitable. Back Side of Mark. Determin
Baltimore Equitable. Back Side of Mark. Determined by Verification Committee to be a B58 or B59 - not a B57 as originally stated.
B58 or B59
$725
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pe
Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brass. Oval. Raised Fire Hydrant and F.A. 7 1/2 x 11 3/8. Dark Red Old House Paint on Front. Rare. Determined to be Authentic by Auction Verification Committee. Front Side of Mark
B91
$900
Fire Association of Philadelphia. 7 1/2 x 11 3/8.
Fire Association of Philadelphia. 7 1/2 x 11 3/8. Back Side of Mark
B91
$900
United Firemen's Insurance Company. Philadelphia,
United Firemen's Insurance Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. Oval. Raised U. F. Model Steam Fire Engine in High Relief. Wheels have Eight Spokes. Bevel Edge. 11 7/8 x 9 1/4.Front Side of Mark.
B313
$160
United Firemen's. Back Side of Mark 11 7/8 x 9 1
United Firemen's. Back Side of Mark 11 7/8 x 9 1/4. Determined to be Authentic by Auction Verification Committee
B313
$160
Fire Association Silver Fire Mark. President of t
Fire Association Silver Fire Mark. President of the Reliance Insurance Company (Saul P. Steinberg) had a few solid sterling silver replicas made of their Fire Association Fire Mark. They were presented in a high quality custom made presentation case.
These measure 10 3/8 inches by 6 3/4 inches-
He presented these to special friends as well as high ranking officials-
These contain 82 ounces of solid sterling silver and today if scrapped for the value of the silver, would bring in excess of $1,300.00-
At the present time, Seller is only aware of two and currently owns both. RESERVE is $2000
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Fire Association Silver Fire Mark - Back of Mark.
Fire Association Silver Fire Mark - Back of Mark. These measure 10 3/8 inches by 6 3/4 inches. He presented these to special friends as well as high ranking officials- These contain 82 ounces of solid sterling silver and today if scrapped for the value of the silver, would bring in excess of $1,300.00. MINIMUM RESERVE IS $2000.
No Bid
Actual Letter Dated April 30, 1981 comes with Silv
Actual Letter Dated April 30, 1981 comes with Silver FA. Shows it was a Gift to Friends Prior to Their Trip to London. Rare Piece of History Concerning the Company that went Bankrupt many years ago. RESERVE IS $2000.
No Bid
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society. Norwich, En
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society. Norwich, England. Tin. Lettering with Sunburst Behind. Below the Badge is a Panel with Raised Border and Raised Clasped Hands. Rare and Early Variant. In better condition than those illustrated in both Wright and Bulau. Tinned Iron Mounted on a Chamfered Oak Board. Some damage
B724/5; W30F Var.
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Asegurado en Cervantes, S. A. Madrid, Spain. Foun
Asegurado en Cervantes, S. A. Madrid, Spain. Founded in 1970. Aluminum.
SP-CB-1
$15
United Firemen's Insurance Company. Philadelphia,
United Firemen's Insurance Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. Oval. Repainted in Recent Past. 11 15/16 x 9 1/4. Wheels have 8 Spokes. Raised U F. Old Steam Engine in High Relief. Beveled Edge. No Policy Number Visible. Determined to be Authentic by the Auction Verification Committee - just repainted and not in original colors.
B314
$75
Home Insurance Company. New York, New York. Tin.
Home Insurance Company. New York, New York. Tin. Oval. 8 1/8 x 5 1/4. Slightly Raised Border. Black Background with Raised Gold Lettering. Issued 1863 to 1868.
B233
$45
Farmers Fire Insurance Company. York, Pennsylvani
Farmers Fire Insurance Company. York, Pennsylvania Tin. Rectangular. 6 13/16 x 3 3/8. Gold Background with Black Lettering and Black Borders.
B228
$50
National Fire Insurance Company. Hartford, Connec
National Fire Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut. Ledger Marker. No Printing on Back
$40
North British & Mercantile Insurance Company. Rev
North British & Mercantile Insurance Company. Reverse Glass Sign. Gold Lettering with Gold and Red and Black Company Emblem. Maroon Background Original Gold Frame. Damage to Right of Established at Top. Looks Like Year was Deleted by Marking over it with Gold Paint. 13 1/4 x 19 6 16.
274.6
No Bid
Union Fire Insurance Company of Paris France. Uni
Union Fire Insurance Company of Paris France. United States Branch Providence, RI. Tin with Original Wood Frame. Frame is 2 1/2 inches on each side. Total Sign is 44 6/16 x 18 3/4. Insurance Company only Operated in US from 1910 - 1931 so the Sign dates to this period.
391 Var.
$30
Phoenix Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut.
Phoenix Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut. Phoenix Hartford. (there is no "of" between Phoenix and Hartford). Tin Fire Mark. Rectangular. 8 1/4 x 4 1/4. Border and Lettering are Raised. No Color Left on this Mark. Issued about 1865. Rare.
B258
$80
Fire Trumpet. Circa 1800's. Brass. 18 inches lo
Fire Trumpet. Circa 1800's. Brass. 18 inches long x 5 1/2 inches diameter. Working Trumpet used by Fire Chief in State of Maine. Non-Presented. Painted Red Inside.
$225
Other Side of Brass Fire Trumpet
Other Side of Brass Fire Trumpet
$225
Inside of 1800's Brass Fire Trumpet.
Inside of 1800's Brass Fire Trumpet.
$225
Small Hand Parade Torch. Nickel Plated Torch Body
Small Hand Parade Torch. Nickel Plated Torch Body. No History Known. 26 inches in Length and 3 inches in Width.
No Bid
Fire Extinguisher Sign. Double Sided. Red with W
Fire Extinguisher Sign. Double Sided. Red with White Lettering. Baked on Enamel. 20 x 9 inches. No Manufacturer Listed. Couple of Chips on Sign.
No Bid
Fire Extinguisher Sign. Picture of Reverse Side o
Fire Extinguisher Sign. Picture of Reverse Side of Sign.
No Bid
American LaFrance Maker's Emblem. Fire Apparatus
American LaFrance Maker's Emblem. Fire Apparatus. Cast Aluminum. 8 inches wide x 3 1/2 inches high. Probably a Reproduction.
$45
Parade Helmet. A. F. Spawn & Co. N.Y. Brass Fini
Parade Helmet. A. F. Spawn & Co. N.Y. Brass Finial Painted Gold. Hi-Eagle. Multiple Comb. Small Crack Front Brim.
$475
White Parade Helmet. 1800's. Side View.
White Parade Helmet. 1800's. Side View.
$475
Parade Helmet. View of Back
Parade Helmet. View of Back
$475
Picture of Inside Helmet
Picture of Inside Helmet
$475
Picture of Brass Finial Painted Gold. Hi Eagle
Picture of Brass Finial Painted Gold. Hi Eagle
$475
Fire Parade Axe #2. Hand Painted on Both Sides.
Fire Parade Axe #2. Hand Painted on Both Sides. Star Painted on Axe. 28 inches long x 9 inches wide.
No Bid
Fire Parade Axe. Reverse Side.
Fire Parade Axe. Reverse Side.
No Bid
Detroit Fire Alarm Box Reward Sign. Curved. Would
Detroit Fire Alarm Box Reward Sign. Curved. Would have been attached to Pole Holding Fire Alarm Box. Baked on Enamel. Some Nicks and Paint Chips. Some Fading of Red Lettering Due to Outside Elements. Shows $25 Reward. 7 inches Wide x 10 inches high.
$100
Back of Fire Alarm Box Reward Sign from Detroit.
Back of Fire Alarm Box Reward Sign from Detroit.
$100
Fire Helmet. Red Leather from Newark, NJ. Cairns
Fire Helmet. Red Leather from Newark, NJ. Cairns. Auxiliary #1 Original Shield.
No Bid
Red Fire Helmet from Newark NJ. Cairns. Back Sid
Red Fire Helmet from Newark NJ. Cairns. Back Side Picture
No Bid
Fire Helmet - Auxiliary #1. Inside Picture
Fire Helmet - Auxiliary #1. Inside Picture
No Bid
Cairns Red Fire Helmet. Inside Picture showing cl
Cairns Red Fire Helmet. Inside Picture showing closeup of Cairns Tag.
No Bid
Grange Mutual Casualty Company. Columbus, Ohio.
Grange Mutual Casualty Company. Columbus, Ohio.
$25
Shropshire & North Wales. Est. 1836. A small Pro
Shropshire & North Wales. Est. 1836. A small Provincial Insurance Company that did little business outside of its base of Shrewsbury and surrounding areas. This example is of the first and very short-lived variant. Stamped in a gauge of brass too thick to readily accept the deep profiles of the die which resulted in stress cracks - as seen in all known surviving marks. Within the first year a lighter gauge sheet brass was substituted and the words & NORTH WALES inverted so that details were more readily legible from Street level. (see Wright 89A and Bulau 881 for examples. This example is one of the best seen with few stress cracks (supported at rear). Scarce mark.
W89A
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Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society. Norwich, Eng
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society. Norwich, England. Heavy Tin. 9 3/4 x 7 5/8 (not including wood backing not original to mark). Seated Figure of Justice Facing Left Holding Scales. Example of the Rare Facing Left Justice. The Majority of this Mark are Badly Corroded. This One is Not. Good Condition with Some Corroding.
B712; W29J
$150
Westminster Fire Office. London, England. Copper.
Westminster Fire Office. London, England. Copper. 1717 - 1906. 9 1/4 x 6. Raised Lettering and Portcullis with Prince of Wales' Feathers. Had been Gold. Damage on Bottom Right Edge is Old Damage.
B584; W5D
$100
Norwich Union General Assurance Office. Norwich, E
Norwich Union General Assurance Office. Norwich, England. 1792 - 1821. Brass. 13 5/8 x 10 1/8. Standing Figure of Justice Holding Scales Surrounded by Ornate Design and NORWICH UNION in Panel Below. All Raised. This Mark, Known as the "Gaudiano Plate" was Named for the Designer. Bottom Left Side is Bent Slightly but Attached. Fragile Mark but in Very Good Condition
B714; W29L
$125
Royal Insurance Company. Liverpool, England. Coppe
Royal Insurance Company. Liverpool, England. Copper. 15 x 12. Ornate Shield with Border, Design and Lettering Raised. ROYAL and Crowns Repainted in Red in the Past. Large and Very Rare Variant. Very Good Condition. Note - only the larger mark is for sale
W95A; B892 Var.
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British Fire Office. London, England. 1799 - 1843.
British Fire Office. London, England. 1799 - 1843. Tinned Copper. Lion with its Tail Down. Excellent Example of the "tail down" Variant. Coated with House Paint. Seller says it is Tinned Copper which makes it rarer than the regular copper mark for this company. Another knowledgeable person on UK Marks says it might not be increase the value if "tinned."
B725/724; W30F
No Bid
Guardian Assurance Company. London, England. Coppe
Guardian Assurance Company. London, England. Copper (Heavy Gauge)Excellent Condition Except for Nibble out of Panel on Left Side. 8 1/2 x 9.
B794; W57B
$100
Berkshire, Gloucestershire and Provincial Life and
Berkshire, Gloucestershire and Provincial Life and Fire Assurance Company. Reading, England. 1824-1831. Copper. Superb example showing much original gilding. Very few known to exist.
B820; W64A
No Bid
General Insurance Company of America. 23 1/2 x 15
General Insurance Company of America. 23 1/2 x 15 1/2. Glass Sign with Wood Frame. Frame needs to be touched up. Gold Lettering with Blue Background
$15
North British Insurance Company. London, England.
North British Insurance Company. London, England. 1809-1862. Early Tinned-Iron Mark that is probably one of the best surviving examples. Most were consumed by "tin-worm". Mark is still strong with only light surface rust. Mounted on Chamfered Board. Rare in this Condition. Never been in a FMCA Auction.
B785; W53b
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