Description: Duplicate - Pulled from Auction.

Description: Duplicate

Description: Raiffeisendienst. Enameled Iron. Brown Emblem, Script & Border on White. Flat with Beveled Edges. 15 x 10 cm. Circa 1963 - 1965. Damaged Corner.

Description: Landschaefliche Brandkasse Hannover. Hanover Provincial Fire Office. Enameled Iron. Flat with Beveled Edges. White on Red. 18.9 x 13.9. Circa 1961 - 1983

Description: Gothaer Feuer Versicherungsbank auf Gegenseitickeit. Gotha, Germany. Enameled Iron. Slightly Convexed. White on Red. 18.5 x 13.2 cm. Damaged Lower Right Corner. Circa 1930 - 1945.

Description: Nassauische Brand-Verischerungs-Anstalt. Enameled Iron. Fire Insurance Institute of Nassau. Gold Lion in Blue Crest on White Background with Blue Company Name. 15.9 x 23.9 cm. Circa 1950 - 1970.

Description: German Mark with Script "Dieser Betrieb ist Brandschutzberaten = This Farm has been Counseled in Fire Prevention" .Placed on the Farm Buildings by VGH Insurance Group of Hannover's Fire Protection Inspectors upon completion of fire safety inspection of the Agricultural Premises. Served the same function as a Fire Mark- Enameled Iron. White Script. Red & White Logo on Blue Background. Surrounded by Red Border. 18x 18cm.

Description: Feuersozietaet Berlin. Flat Enameled Iron. Red and Black on Cream. Beveled Edges. 16.5 x 25.1 cm. Excellent Condition. Circa 1967 - 1974.

Description: Provinzial Versicherungsanstalten. Enameled Iron. Black "PROVINZIAL" above Badge with Black Eagle over Green Field with White Rhine River Flowing Across. Below a Circular Black Band with Rest of Name in White. All on a White Background. 12.6 x 15.6 cm. Upper Right Corner Painted Over.

Description: Kent Fire Insurance Company. Maidstone, England. 1802-1901. Lead, 6 1/2” x 8 1/2”, Rampant Horse in High Relief on Octagonal Section of Mark. Raised "Invicta on Panel Below. Excellent condition, traces of original red background & white horse.

Description: Salamander Fire Office Society. London England. 1822 - 1835. Copper. Design of Salamander Enveloped in Flames and Beaded Border Raised on Oval. "Secure in Flames" Raised on Ribbon Above. "Salamander" raised on Band Below. 8 x 7 1/2. ,Traces of original gold. Damage to Each Side of Mark, probably when removed from building.

Description: Palatine Insurance Company. London, England. "Palatine" raised on center oval with "Insurance Company Limited" raised on surrounding garter. , copper, 7 1/2” x 6”, excellent condition, original colors.

Description: Royal Irish Assurance Company. Dublin, Ireland. 1823 - 1827. Border, Heraldic Design and "1823-Royal Irish" Raised. Copper Mark. Extremely Rare. 9 x 8. Never Offered at a FMCA Auction.

Description: Scottish Union Insurance Company. Edinburgh, Scotland. 1824-1878. Red Rampant Lion, Raised on Gold Center -Surrounded by Raised Gold "Scottish Union - 1824 on Red Background. Copper, 9” x 11 7/8”, excellent condition, original condition.

Description: Provinzial Feuer-Versicherungs-Anstalt. Dusseldorf, Germany. Enameled Iron. Black Eagle over over White Emblem of the Rhine River in White & Blue Flowing across a Green Field and Black Lettering & Green Outer Border. All on a White Background. 16x24 cm. Minor Chips. 1 on Edge and 2 corners. Circa 1927 - 1945.

Description: Scottish Union Insurance Company. Edinburgh, Scotland. 1824-1878. Tinned Sheet Iron, Heavy Tin. Rampant Lion on Very Slightly Convexed Circle. "Scottish" in Band Above. "Union" in Panel Below and Borders all raised. 7 1/2” x 8 5/8”, Very good condition. not often offered at any auctions.

Description: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society. Norwich England. Raised Figure of Justice Standing Holding Steelyard Scale. Borders Raised. Copper. 7 1/8” x 10 1/8”, excellent condition, traces of original gold. Item pulled from auction

Description: Athenaeum Fire Office, Addendum 908-X 1. PORCELAIN. 8 1/8” x 11 1/2”, issued 1852 – c.1854, very rare, excellent condition. None have ever before been offered at an FMCA Auction. SHIPPING WILL BE DONE BY SELLER IN UK DIRECTLY TO BUYER. ADDIS HAS BEEN SHIPPING RARE MARKS FOR YEARS AND CAN DO IT SAFELY.

Description: Italian Excess Insurance Company, Milan, Italy. Tin. Raised Gold Lettering and Border in Gold on Red Background. 9 3/4” x 6”, excellent condition, mostly original colors. Note: This is a subsidiary of the Excess Insurance Co. of London.

Description: St.Patrick (Dublin) Life, Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Dublin, Ireland. 1824-1829. Copper, 7 3/4” x 9 3/4”, One Mounting Tab Missing, a Rare Mark. Never Been in the FMCA Auction

Description: Beacon Fire Insurance Company. London, England. 1821 - 1827. Copper, 8” x 9 3/8” Scene of Burning Building, Borders Raised. Excellent condition, Traces of Original Gold.

Description: Thuringia Versicherungs-AG. (Thuringia Insurance Company). Enameled Iron. White Lettering with Emblem "sich sichern" (be secure) in Box. On Blue Background Surrounded by White Border. Mark was first introduced in 1978. 18 x 12 cm. Only a Small Quantity of these Marks were Produced. Circa 1978.

Description: Schlesische Provinzial -Feuersozietat. Silesian Provincial Fire Society. Breslau. 1742 - 1945. 2 Fire Marks in this Lot. Both are Damaged. Rare Marks because they were only used in the Provence of Upper Silesia (which since end of WWII belongs to Poland. After the switch to control by Poland, the Poles removed ALL German signs throughout the Country. (Lot has 2 Marks)

Description: Nord Deutsche Versicherungs-Gesellschaft. Hamburg, Germany. 1857-1969. Enameled Iron. White on Red. 18 x 12 cm. Slightly Raised. Circa 1930 - 1945.

Description: Hessische Brandversicherungs-Anstalt. (Hessian Fire Insurance Institute). Enameled Iron. Red & White Lion on Blue on White Background with Black Lettering and Border. 14.1x22.1 cm. Quantity of 2000 Produced in 1987 for the Institute as a Reproduction of E73A. Thicker Material and more Convex. Colors are also Darker.

Description: Mecklenburgische Versicherungsgesellschaft Mecklenburgian Mutual Insurance Company. Enameled Iron. Yellow House with Red and Blue Script. This Fire Mark was a Special Issue in 1990 to Commemorate German Unity. 21 x 15 cm. An Unusual Piece of German History.

Description: Magdeburger Feuerversicherungs-Gesellschaft. Magdeburg, Germany. Iron. Slightly Convexed. Enameled Iron. White Eagle and the Coat of Arms of the City of Magdeburg and Script on Red Background Surrounded by a White Border. 18 x 12 cm. Circa 1933 - 1945.

Description: Landschaftliche Brandkasse. Hannover, Germany. Hanover Provincial Fire Office. Circa 1958 - 1961

Description: Neue Frankfurter. (Frankfurt Insurance Company.). Frankfurt, Germany. Enameled Iron. White on Blue. 24.1 x 15.9 cm. 4 Corners Damaged. Similar to 55B except white border is 8 mm wide and the lettering differs in small details. Circa 1929 - 1935.

Description: Concordia Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Hoya, Hannover, . Germany. Original Convex Tinned Sheet Iron. White on Blue. Circa 1952 - 1959. Exellent Condition. 19.9 11.8 cm.

Description: Alliance u. Stuttgarter Verein. Enameled Iron. White on Blue. 16 x 23.8 cm. Very Good Condition. Circa 1927 - 1945.

Description: Wuerttembergische. Two Marks in this Lot. Both are Enameled Iron with White Emblem & Orange Script. Each is 14 x 19.9 cm. Mark on Left (B1359) is Damaged & Mark on Right (B1360) has a Minor Chip.

Description: Leather Fire Bucket. Circa Unknown. Identity Unknown. "Patch & Farley" in Gold Lettering on Front. 12 7/8 high x 7 1/4 wide at top x 5 1/2 wide at bottom.

Description: Dark Blue Fire Hat. Midway Volunteer Fire Dept. 2nd Lieut. Gold Badge Attached. Inside says "Fashioned by Sentry." Size 7. Union Made. Top of Cloth Hat has some small holes in the Hat.

Description: Aluminum Fire and Police Badge with Leather Buckle Attached. Dark Blue Background with White Background in Middle. "Fire" "Police" in Red Lettering in Middle with "A" in a Circle in Blue. Some Wear on Front.

Description: Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. San Francisco, California. 1863 - 1966. Cardboard with Wood Frame. Gold Lettering in Oval Border, Multi-colored Company Emblem Gold Lettering across Bottom. Gray Background. Manufacturer: Waldo Bemis - signed Lower Left. 27 x 20 5/8 inches (1 1/2 inch Frame). SELLER PURCHASED FROM MORT WERNER COLLECTION YEARS AGO.

Description: Assicurazioni Generali Venezia. Trieste, Italy. Tin. Rectangular. Red Background. Raised Border, Raised Gold Lettering. Raised Wing Lion with Tail Down in Gold with Black Coloring. 9 3/4 x 7 5/8.

Description: Compagnie Du Soleil, Societe Anonyme d'Assurance Contre L'Incendie, Paris, France.(Sun Fire, Lightning and Explosions Insurance Company.) Copper. Rectangular. Black Background with Gold Design, Lettering and Border Raised. 7 3/8 x 5 3/4.

Description: Allied Mutual Casualty Company, Des Moines, Iowa. 4 x 3. Auto Tag/Badge.

Description: San Francisco, California Water Department Meter Box Cover. Cast Iron. Oval. 9 7/8 x 6 3.8. Black. Raised Lettering. San Francisco Water Dept. . Golden Gate Meter Box. Golden Gate Bridge Engraved. Water Ford Meter Box Co. Reverse Side has engraved Pat No. 2619837, Pat. No. 2885797. Bottom of Back "FYL" Heavy and Interesting.

Description: Connecticut Fire Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut 1850 - 1966. Operating as the Phoenix Insurance Co. since 1966. Paper Sign with Wood Frame. Lithograph. 13 1/2 x 10 5/8. Top of Sign has Red Lettering "Insure Against Windstorms, Cyclones and Tornadoes in the Connecticut Fire Insurance Co. of Hartford, Conn. Cash Capital One Million Dollars. White Background. Sign has Farmers Removing Wood Barn Beams from Trapped Horses and Cows. Bottom Left Beam Says Copyrighted 1904

Description: The Netherlands Insurance Company. The Hague, Holland. In U.S. 1921 - 1979. Aluminum. Etched Black in Old English Lettering and in an Arc "The Netherlands". "Insurance" and "Company" on both sides of Emblem. Inside the Emblem is the Coat of Arms of Animals Clanking the Crest. "Established 1845". Bottom of Sign on Black Background has "of the Hague, Holland. United States Branch Chicago. 9 7/8 x 23 7/8. No Frame. Damage to Mark in Several Places.

Description: Westchester Fire Insurance Company. New York, New York. Wood. Gold Lettering with Red Outline "Organized 1837 in Gold at top. "Westchester" in Arc . Natural Rough Wood Grain Background. No Frame. 17 7/8 x x 25 7/8. .

Description: Cast Iron Miniature Fire Pumper Collectible. With Horses and Drivers.

Description: Old High Eagle Helmet Front. Circa 1800's or maybe earlier. "Foremen" at Top. "MWK" at Bottom. Difficult to see on the pictures. Fireman with a Bugle Painted in the Middle. Original Hand Painted. Has Paint Cracking and Some Leather Damage.

Description: Original Red Paint Watchman Rattle. Damage to Reed.

Description: Rough Cotton Salvage Bag with Owners ID. Peter Witmer. Nov. 13, 1869. Water Damage to Bottom on Both Sides of Bag. 2 holes rough stitched repaired.

Description: Bauerliche Brandversicherung Verein Auf Gegenseitigkeit. (Rural Mutual Fire Insurance Association). Munich, Germany. Enameled Iron. Slightly Convexed. Green Border with Yellow Background. Black Lettering. 6 x 8 inches. Circa 1948 - 1969.

Description: The Franklin Fire Insurance Company of Wheeling, W. VA. Framed and Matted Insurance Policy #1057. Effective Date October 27, 1897 at Noon to October 27, 1900 at Noon. Covers Against Direct Loss or Damage by Fire. $150 on the Log Dwelling Home and Frame Kitchen Attached in the Town of Springfield, Massachusetts on Main Street. Policy is Matted and has Wood Frame. Some discoloring on the Policy but no rips or tears. 28 7/8 tall x 23 3/4 wide. Very nice frame and framing. Heavy.

Description: Metal Duel Hook. Fireman with Trumpet Holding Burning Brand. Made to look like B166. 4 1/4 inches tall x 4 inches wide (including hooks).

Description: Pojistila Vseobecna Pojistovna Akcova Spolecnost. Brne, Czechoslovakia.. Enameled Iron. Convexed. Rectangular. Red Background with White Lettering Slightly Raised. 7 1/8 x 4 3/4. Damage to mark - especially at top right corner. Circa 1920 and Later.

Description: Unframed Large Picture of the Reopening of the Old Mint - 5th & Mission Streets, San Francisco. Print of Underwriters Fire Patrol. California 1871. Edward Boqui, Publisher. Below Picture says California Historical Society presents: "The West Remembered - Artists and Images"1837-1973 June 16 through September 15, 1973. 22 x 29 1/4. Picture is on heavy cardboard and then covered in clear plastic so it did not get bent or damaged. Some old spots on top left and bottom left.

Description: Eagle Hose No 2. Reproduction Fire Mark. Similar to INA. Very Heavy Metal for its Size. Oval with Black Background. Raised Edges. Gold Raised Lettering and Gold Raised Eagle. 8 3/4 x 11.

Description: Preferred Mutual Agency Insurance Plaque. Oval Shape. Lightweight Metal. Black Background.Raised Eagle on Top of Plaque in Black with Blue and Red and Raised Gold Lettering at Bottom including 1896.

Description: Quincy Mutual Fire Insurance Agency Plaque. Quincy, Massachusetts. Wood Background with Gold Lettering. Red and Green and White Coloring of Home Office Entrance. 11 x 7.

Description: 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.

Description: Farmers Fire Insurance Company. York, Pennsylvania. Tin. Rectangular. Gold Background with Black Border and Black Lettering. "Farmers" is Curved. 6 7/8 x 3 1/4.

Description: Associated Firemen's Insurance Company. Baltimore, Maryland. Reproduction Cast Iron Fire Mark. Elevated Fireman with Trumpet. At Bottom of Mark is a Curved Cast Iron Piece that Says "NO SMOKING".

Description: Leather Fire Bucket. Handle has come loose on one side. The Bucket is Odd Shaped from the years of use. But now holes or cracks in the leather - except where handle came loose. 11 3/8 high x 7 3/8 wide at top and 5 1/4 wide at bottom.

Description: 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.

Description: Aetna Insurance Company. Double Sided Sign. Flange. Enameled Steel with Same Thing on both sides. Third Picture Shows the Steel Perpendicular Section where the Sign is Attached so Both Sides will show. This Section is Worn Down to Steel and Needs to be Touched up on Both Sides. The Actual Sign is in Good Condition. Dark Blue Background with Yellow Lettering. "AETNA" in Big Curved Yellow Letters with Orange Background. Very Interesting Sign. 19 7/8 x 15 1/8. Heavy

Description: Aachen and Munich Fire Insurance Company. Aix-La-Chapelle, Germany. In U.S. 1895 - 1917. Beautiful Reverse Glass Sign with Original Wood Frame. Width 39 5/8 including Frame x Height 13 5/8 including Frame.. Silver "Established 1825" Underlined. Gold with Mother-of-Pearl "AAchen and Munich" on a Diagonal. Silver "Fire Insurance Company." in Wave. "of Aix-La-Chapelle" Lower Left Side. "Germany" in Lower Right Side. Black Background. Some of Black Background has come off back of Glass Frame. Stunning Sign.

Description: American Central Insurance Company. St. Louis, Missouri. 1870 - 1965. Sign. Incorporated 1853 in Arc. Brass Background with Etched Brass Lettering. Black Background in Oval Middle where Lettering is. Original Wood Frame. Good condition except for left side of Wood Frame where there are scratches. Also some scratches - mostly on left side where black background has scratched off and down to brass. Domed Screws in Corners. 31 inches x 19 inches Including Frame.

Description: Western Assurance Company. Toronto, Canada. Ledger Marker.

Description: Amber Fire Grenade. Bottle with Original Hanging Bracket. Most of the paper labels on front and back. 11 inches tall. Empty.

Description: Glen Lyon Fire Co. Leather Parade Belt. Missing Buckle. Some Damage to Leather. Circa 1920's.

Description: The Northern Assurance Company Limited. London, England. Copper. 9 1/4 x 6 3/4.

Description: Good Intent Fire Company. No. 3. Fire Badge. Mount Holly, New Jersey. Lockup Clasp. 1.75 " Tall.

Description: Red Bank Fire Department. Fire Badge. #16. C Clasp. 1.75" Tall.

Description: Fire Badge. Undercliffe Volunteer Fire Company. Shaler Township. #74-C Clasp. 1.75# Tall.

Description: Calendar. Continental Fire Insurance Co. 1898. Illustration of Betsy Ross Sewing Flag. Full Pad.

Description: Reliance Engine and Hose Co. No. 1. Port Chester, NY 1893.

Description: Red Hill Volunteer Fire Department. Vehicle Tag for front of Vehicle.

Description: Invitation to the Ball of the Good Will Steam Fire Engine Co., 1880 with Gold Overprint of Steamer Enroute to Fire on Orange Card. Very Nice Condition.

Description: Tonka - Working Hard with the Busy Fire Truck. 1993.

Description: Book - One Hundred Years of Fire Insurance, 1819 - 1919. History of the Aetna Insurance Company.

Description: German Insurance Company of Freeport, Illinois. Letter Opener. Celluloid Handle. Pre-1915. 9 inches long

Description: Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York. Agency Agreement for the State of Virginia, June 1956. 3 Pages with 2 on the back, including Commission Schedules. And Milwaukee Mechanics' Insurance Company Agency Agreement for State of West Virginia, June 1949. One Page back and front.

Description: Baltimore Equitable Society. Baltimore, Maryland. Rectangular. Heavy Cast Iron. Clasped Hands and "1794" in Raised Gold on Black Background. Circa 1927. Some Gold Flecking on Hands but otherwise in very good condition. Determined to be Authentic by Verification Committee since Back of Mark has "3762" See Picture below of Back.

Description: Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company. Louisville, Kentucky. Advertising Pencil. Case that opens by pulling on metal tip and pencil comes out attached to metal tip. Advertising Piece from Insurance Company.

Description: Union Assurance Society, Limited. London, England. In U.S. 1881 - 1961. Reverse Glass/Original Wood Frame. Gold "UNION" in Arc with Gold and Black Company Emblem. Gold Company Lettering at Bottom. Black Background. Manufacturer: Rutledge. 19 x 13 1/8. Some minor damage on reverse side of glass - maybe moisture got in. Looks like glass needs to be cleaned on other side. On "N" of Union and on "ASSURA" of Assurance.

Description: Citizens Insurance Company of Missouri. St. Louis, Missouri. 1837 - 1929. Tin Sign. No Frame. Gray Background with Raised Company Lettering. Damage on Bottom Right and Section around "C" of Citizens to "ANCE" of Insurance. Other damage to sign, especially top right and bottom left. 19 3/4 x 13 5/8.

Description: The Employers' Liability Assurance Corporation. Limited. London, England. In U.S 1886 - 1969. Tin Sign. Self-Framed. White Flag with Emblem. Gold Lettering. Black Background. Simulated Natural Dark Wood Grain Self-Frame. Minor Scratches on Frame. 22 1/2 x 28 3/8

Description: Insurance of North America. "INA" is Indented Oval Platter . Made by Wilton. 11 x 7 5/8.

Description: Fireman's Fund Record. Book. Volume 66. January - December 1944. Published at the Head Office, San Francisco, for the Agents of Fireman's Fund Group. Hardbound.

Description: University National Life Insurance Company. Norman, Oklahoma. Two Different Stock Certificates. One is 100 Shares issued 20th date of November 1959. Other is 31 Shares without Issue Date.

Description: Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. Oval. DETERMINED TO BE AUTHENTIC BY BY VERIFICATION COMMITTEE. 11 1/2 X 7 1/2. Raised F.A. and Fire Hydrant. Hollow Back. No Policy Number Remains.

Description: Aetna - 2 sided Ledger Marker. One Side says "Net AETNA Assets '67. $2,273,269.81." Reverse Side Says "Insure Fire & Inland in AETNA, Hartford, Conn. 1819." Dark Brown Background with Gold Lettering. Both sides have Damage at the top -down to metal. A little more damage to Side that says "Insure Fire & Inland." 12 1/2 x 3.

Description: Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wood with shield shape in lead. Four clasped hands, thumbs up. Board has beveled edges. 14 3/4 x 10 1/2/ Bottom hand has come loose from rest of lead hands. Loose Board and Vertical Wood is Loose on Left Side and Middle. . No Policy Number. Reviewed by Auction Verification Committee and Determined to be Authentic. Exact Bulau Number cannot be determined since there is no policy number showing.

Description: Patriotic Insurance Company of Ireland. Tin. Original Colors. Circular with Gold Letters Raised on Black Outer Band and Gold. Oriental Script on Black Center, Surrounded by a Middle Green Band. Outer Border is Gold. For Use in the Far East.

Description: Milwaukee Mechanics' Insurance Company. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1885 - 1951. Reverse Glass with Wood Frame. 23 5/8 x 31 1/4 including frame. Milwaukee Mechanics' Lettering is Silver Shading into Gold. It is Old English Style. Insurance Company Lettering is Silver - Milwaukee, Wis is Gold. Left Side Bottom has 1852 in Blue Oval with Black Border. Brown Background for Sign. TOP LEFT HAS MISSING GLASS. Beautiful Sign except for top left.

Description: Helvetia Sweizerische Feuerversicherungs Gesellschaft. St. Gallen, Switzerland. Enameled Iron. Convex. Black Background with White Lettering. Symbol in Middle is White with Red Crest. 5 3/8 x 8 1/4. No Raised Border.

Description: Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. Oval. Raised "F" "A" and Fire Hydrant with Gushing form Hose. Flat Black. First Mark Issued by this company. Circa 1817. Repainted. 11 1/2 x 7 7/8. DETERMINED TO BE AUTHENTIC BY VERIFICATION COMMITTEE. Per ALVC, 3/3.3 7.204 x 11.426. Conv. 7/8"

Description: Lumbermen's Insurance Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. DETERMINED TO BE A REPRO BY THE AUCTION VERIFICATION COMMITTEE. Reproduction of Fire Mark B442. Cast Iron. Diamond Shape. 9 1/8 X 9 1/8.

Description: The Home Insurance Company, New York. Reverse Glass. Original Wood Frame. Gold Lettering with Black Background. GLASS IS NOT BROKEN ON FRONT BUT TAPE ON INSIDE OF SIGN. (be aware - probably glass breakage - can see two probable breaks) 17 1/8 x 23 Including Frame.

Description: Federal Kemper Insurance Company Letter Opener. One Side has the Name of the Insurance Company and Other Side has 1978 Golden Jubilee. With Leather Holder.

Description: Peerless Insurance Company 1901 Plate Limited Edition. 100 Plates Ordered by President for Employee Retirements. Circa is 1928 to early 1930's. Front of Plate is the Home Office of Peerless Insurance Company. Vehicle is 1928 or 1929. Never in FMCA Auction.

Description: Small Metal Advertising Shovel from Underwriters Salvage Company. 6 1/2 Long x 1 3/4 Wide. Interesting Advertising Piece. Well Made.

Description: Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Germantown and Vicinity. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Reproduction Fire Mark. Cast Iron on Wood Base. Very Heavy. 11 x 8 (not including the wood base) Lee Wayne, Philadelphia Sticker on Back of Wood Base.

Description: The Planet Assurance Company, Limited. Londres. 7 inch circular. Tin. Gold Border with Gold Lettering and Gold Planet. Red Background Inside the Circle, Reddish Brown Background around Outside Circle.

Description: The General Insurance Coy of Cyprus. Aluminum. Gold Lettering, Border and Center Emblem. Black Background in Center, Red Wide Border. 11 1/8 x 9.

Description: Fireman's Fund Insurance Companies. Insurance Agency Plaque. Wood Base with Lucite Top. Fireman's Fund Fire Hat Outlined in Red. Lettering in Black. 10 x 6 3/4

Description: Harden "Star" Hand Grenade Extinguisher Co. No. 1. Holborn Viaduct, London. Advertising from a British Magazine. Frame With Poster Board Edging.

Description: By-Laws of Monell Engine Co. Washingtonville, New York. Two Different By-Law Years. One is 1917 and other is 1936. Both are 16 pages.

Description: A Reward of $100.00 will be paid by The Jewelers' Security Alliance of the United States. Metal. Curved to Set Partially Up. Bottom in small print says "this reward expires on date inscribed below" "Nov. 15, 1964."

Description: Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa. One Hundred Years. 1893 to 1993. Advertising Paperweight. Oval. Metal. Brass Color. 3 1/2 x 2 1/2.

Description: Kemper Insurance Company Advertising. Golf Practice Putter from Kemper Open. 4 3/8 x 4 3/8.

Description: The Central States Fire Insurance Company. Wichita, Kansas. 1916 - 1955. Brass. 9 x 24. Black Background with Etched Brass Lettering, Brass Figure of Liberty and Gold Border. Spotting Damage on Top of Sign. Damage to Letter "C" in Wichita and Bottom Right Edge. Scratch Marks to the right of Liberty and Between Fire and Wichita.

Description: Washington Mutual Insurance Company. Boston, Massachusetts. 1844 - 1844. Brass. 4 x 8 3/8. Minor Damage in the Corners and Small Pinhole in the Letter "H". Rare. Never in a Prior FMCA Auction.

Description: INA Reproduction Fire Mark. Sticker on the Back says Made by Walter E. Lee, Inc. Composite Material with Black Background. Gold Edging, Gold Eagle and "I.N.A." "1792' in Gold at top and bottom. 10 3/4 x 8 1/4. Good Condition.

Description: Centennial Insurance Company. New York. Agency Plaque. Wood Back with Lacquered Layer on Front. Cream Edges, Burgundy Border, White Background in Center with Red Lettering of Company Name and Green Symbol in the Middle. Very Good Condition for its age. 10 x 10.

Description: Northern Casualty Company, Aberdeen, S.D. Large Advertising Paper Clip. Brass. Front says: Fidelity and Surety Bonds, Health and Accident, Plate Glass and Burglary Insurance. 2 7/8 x 3 1/2. Has Opening that holds something - such as business cards.

Description: Acuity Insurance Company Advertising Hammer.

Description: North American Life and Casualty Company. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Life Insurance Policy. August 1986. With Policy Case.

Description: Assure Aix-la-Chapele. German Fire Mark that was used in French Speaking Countries. Circa 1900 - 1914.

Description: Associated Firemen's Insurance Company. Baltimore, Maryland. Reproduction Fire Mark of Bulau 166. Cast Iron. Raised Figure of Fireman with Trumpet and Burning Brand. Determined to be a Reproduction by the Auction Verification Committee. 11 x 8 5/8. Heavy.

Description: Cairns and Brother Aluminum Senator Helmet. Good Condition. Circa 1947 - 1948.

Description: Argonaut Insurance Agency Plaque. Circular. Wood Piece with 2 Etched Borders and Wagon Train being Pulled by 2 Cattle and Male Walking to their side holding a Rifle. founded 1948 in California - Name changed to Argo Group in 2005. 10 inch diameter.

Description: Philadelphia Contributionship Paperweight - Replica of Fire Mark. Original Box. 1 7/8 x 2 7/8.

Description: Federal Kemper Insurance Company. Agency Plaque. Wood Back with Tin Front. Gray Background with Dark Blue Lettering and Picture of the Federal Kemper Building. 13 x 5.

Description: Western Surety Company. Insurance "One of America's Oldest Bonding Companies" Agency Plaque. Burl-wood Material. Dark Brown Background with Raised Gold Lettering, Raised Brown Border and Raised Cream of Cattle pulling the Wagon Train. Unusual Shape. 13 5/8 x 9 3/4.

Description: Model Fire Engine. Made by Signature Models. Original Box. Bottom of Box says Item No. 32347. Box is somewhat beat up but looks like Model Fire Engine has never been removed from Black Stand it came on .

Description: Continental Assurance Company. Chicago. Life Insurance. Agency Plaque. Brown Composite Material with Gold Raised Lettering, Picture of Continental Building at Top, and Border. 10 1/2 x 13 5/8. Back Side has Sticker: Sign made by Kirby-Cogeshall-Steinau Co, Milwaukee, Wis.

Description: Southern Insurance Exchange. Miami, Florida. Automobile Insurance Policy for person in Orlando, Florida. Policy Period is from Noon on 19th Day of October, 1927 to Noon on 19th Day of October, 1928. Covers a 1925 Willys-Knight Sedan purchased new for $2835. Liability limits are $10,000 any one accident and Property Damage Coverage is $1,000. Interesting Design at top of policy. Annual Premium was $17.50.

Description: American Motorists Insurance Company, division of Kemper Insurance. Agency Plaque. Lucite Plaque on Original Wood Board. Light Blue with Black and Gold Lettering. Picture of Kemper Building in Gold on Left Side. 15 3/4 x 5 3/4.

Description: Fire Engine Tool. 2 1/2 inch Wrench for Fire Truck. Made by Seco Mfg. Co

Description: Red, Leather Fire Helmet. Front Says JR. CAPT. HFD, Has Cover Shield. Heavy. Made by Cairns. From Houston, Texas.

Description: Allstate Fire Extinguisher. Not Opened. Full. No. 7975. Sold Only at Sears, Roebuck and Company. 4 7/8 high x 2 1/2 wide. CANNOT SHIP. PICK-UP OR DELIVERY ONLY OR WILL BRING TO NEXT YEAR'S CONVENTION.

Description: Ohio Farmers Insurance Company, Le Roy, Ohio. (Now Westfield Ins.). Tin. Rectangular. Lettering in Gold Stenciling on Black Background. 6 1/2 x 3 1/2. Variant of Modern Type issued about 1920 as an Advertising Mark.

Description: Ohio Farmers Insurance Company. Le Roy, Ohio. (now Westfield Insurance). Tin. Rectangular. "Ohio" Arched over Horizontal "Farmers". 6 1/2 x 3 1/4 Circa around 1865. Rare.

Description: City Insurance Company. Cincinnati, Ohio. 1845 - 1849. Heavy Iron Casting. Odd Shape. Scroll Border. 13 x 9 1/2

Description: United American Insurance Company. Fire, Hail and Tornado Insurance. Frankfort, Kentucky. Advertising Calendar for 1914. Covered in Hard Cardboard with Clear Wrap on Front. 9 3/4 wide at top, 2 1/4 wide at bottom. 18 inches long. Triangle Shape. Interesting Piece of Insurance Advertising.

Description: Vzajena Zavarovalnica V Ljubljani. Ljubljana, Yugoslavia. (Slovenia today). Tin. Original Colors. Gold on Black. Raised Lettering and Border.

Description: N.V. Assurantie - Maatschappij "De Nederanden" Van 1845. Netherlands. The Hague, Holland. Tin. Rectangular. Border, Lettering, and Crest in Raised Gold on Black Background. Original Colors. Excellent Condition. Smaller than B1458. 8 5/8 x 6 3/4.

Description: Union Des Proprietaries Belges. Brussels, Belgium. Tin. Original Colors. Gold Letters on Black Background. Rectangular. Border and Raised Lettering

Description: La Belgique Societe Anonyme Compagnie D'Assurances. Brussels, Belgium. Tin. Original Colors. Rectangular. Raised Gold Letters and Oval. Red and Gold Crown. Pale Blue Background. Raised Border. Excellent Condition.

Description: Property Insurance Company. London, England. 1898 - 1913. Tin. Circular. Original Colors. Black Lettering of Insurance Co Name on Gold Band. Rose of England, Thistle of Scotland and Shamrock of Ireland in Red, Gold, Green and Mauve Colors with traces of cream, black and gold. Off-White Background and Border is Black and Gold. Original Colors. Excellent Condition.

Description: Scottish Insurance Corporation, Limited. Edinburgh, Scotland. Tin. Circular. Raised Borders and Lion with Anchor. Gold on While Background. Raised Lettering. Original Paint with some flaking.

Description: Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company. Liverpool, England. Tin Original Colors.

Description: Patriotic Assurance Company, Limited. Dublin, Ireland. Tin. Rusty, with some edge damage. Rare in any condition.

Description: Westminster Fire Office. London, England. 1717 - 1906. Tin. Original Paint, with some fading. This is the mark pictured in the Addendum.

Description: Northwest Loan & Trust Co. Spokane, Washington. Advertising Paper Clip. Brass with Black Background on Front. Brass Raised Lettering. Top half of Clip lists: General Banking, Real Estate-Rentals, Mortgage Bonds, Trustees of Wills and Estates, Insurance. Bottom half of Clip lists: Companies Represented - Aachen & Munich, Fire, English American Underwriters, Hanover Fire, Michigan Fire & Marine, Norwich Union Fire, Casualty Company of America.

Description: McGraw-Hill Insurance Series. Hard Bound Book. Marine Insurance, Its Principles and Practice. Published 1952. 3rd Edition. 551 pages.

Description: Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. 3 Ink Blotters. Very Good Condition. Never Used as an Ink Blotter. 3 Blotters - all 3 different. Each 9 1/2 x 4.

Description: Chinese? Homeowner Policy D. 2 Side Paper. Front has the following in English Language: Declarations, Insuring Agreements, Definitions, Exclusions, Limitations of Liability, Additional Coverages on Outhouses, Statement of Claim and Proof of Loss, Waiver Premiums. Back in English: Rating Formula - Homeowners Policy D - Dwelling, Appurtenant Private Structures, Personal Property, Additional Living Expense, Commission Chart, Excess Commissions, Excess, Excess Commissions.

Description: Agency Advertising Metal Calendar from Autrey Millsap Agency, Tampa, Florida. Perpetual Calendar. 1948 - 1959. Phone M6879. Green Felt on Back. 9 3/4 x 5 1/2.

Description: Aberdeen Assurance Company. Fire Insurance Policy. Issued 25th day of June, 1845. Good Condition for its Age. Only Original Script on Policy - no hand written notes added at a different date. (Only can see the front and back so don't know if there is any writing inside.) Has Protective Cover over Front and Back side Dimensions of Policy is 16 3/8 x 10 1/2

Description: Agency Agreement with The Continental Insurance Company of New York. Two Different Dates One is dated June 12th, 1932. Second is dated February 21st, 1958. Same Agency Name - one appears to be the Father and the more recent is the Daughter. Location of Agency is Ellerslie, Maryland. (Editorial note - glad to see a woman was an agency owner in 1958).

Description: Insurance Company of North America. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Oval. Copper. On Back says: Facsimile of Fire Mark issued in 1805 by Insurance Company of North America. Founded 1792. Issued by INA in 1940's to be like B46. Raised Eagle with Rolling Edge. Black Background. 11 1/4 x 8 5/8 Possible Repainting in Recent Past.

Description: Sun Insurance Office. London, England. Tin. Circular. Middle of Mark has Raised Sun with 16 Rays, Alternating Straight and Wavy. Gold on Red Background. Outside is Sun, London, 1710 Raised Gold Lettering and Number on Maroon Background. Outer Border Raised Gold. Face of Sun has some missing Gold and some other minor scratches on mark - such as the one close to the "L" in London. 7 inch Circular.

Description: Royal Farmers and General Fire, Life and Hail-Storm Insurance Company. London, England. 1840 - 1888. Copper. Very Good Condition for its Age. Sheaf of Wheat in Green Oval. Gold Wheat, Lettering and Border Raised. 10 3/8 including tabs at bottom x 8 1/8.

Description: Two Philadelphia Contributionship Annual Reports. 237th Report. 1989.

Description: Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wood - Shield Shape. Four Lead Hands Clasped. "1752" in Lead on Bottom of Mark. Issued by Insurance Company in 1935 for Advertising Purposes.10 X 15. DETERMINED TO BE AUTHENTIC BY VERIFICATION COMMITTEE.

Description: Maryland Casualty Company. Casualty, Bonding, Fire, Marine. New York Office. 111 William Street. Rector 2-2500. Mirror on Reverse Side. 3 3/8 Circular.

Description: Gold Color Metal Fire Helmet. Paperweight. Back of Helmet says "Penn Mutual Fire Ins. Co. West Chester, PA. 1867 - 1967. 4 1/4 long x 3 wide x 2 1/2 high.

Description: Westchester Fire Insurance Company of New York. Crum & Forster Managers. Agency Plaque. Dark Brown Background with Light Brown Border and Raised Lettering. Top of Plaque has Raised Elk Emblem in Cream. Very Good Condition. 14 x 12.

Description: Flushing Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Member. Auto Tag. 10 x 4. Metal.

Description: NOTARY PUBLIC. Bonded by Trinity Universal Insurance Company. Dallas, Texas. Small Sign. Lightweight Metal. Gold Color on Back. Gold Color on Lettering, Globe and Border. Black Background on Front. Small Scratch above "Y" in Notary. 8 3/4 x 3 7/8.

Description: United States Fidelity and Guaranty. U.S.F&G Advertising Paperweight. Metal. Back says: Fifty Years of Insurance and Suretyship. 1896 - 1916. 3 inch Circular.

Description: Compliments of German American Insurance Company. New York Advertising Paper Clip. Back of Clip has Etched Picture of German American Building in N.Y. Back of Clip is in good shape but front has damage. Looks like someone tried to poke holes in Clip. Damaged but Paper Clip still works.

Description: Firemen's Insurance Company of Newark, New Jersey. Founded 1855. Brass Oval Paperweight. 3 inch circular. Reverse side says Commemorating our One Hundred Anniversary. Raised Emblem with Marine, Fire, Casualty Loyalty Group Insurance.

Description: Fire Department Cuff Links with Trumpet on each one. Authenticated by American Heritage.

Description: Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. Blotter. Buy your Automobile Insurance as carefully as you buy your automobile.

Description: Aetna Life & Casualty Agency Plaque. Wood Plaque with attached Sign. Lucite Material. White and Orange Background with White AETNA Lettering and Black Life & Casualty Lettering. 14 7/8 x 10 7/8. Produced by NECANCO, Hartford, CT.

Description: Various Insurance Paper Items. 1. Insurance Review. March/April, 1985 Pages 11 - 21 including article on Fire Marks by Sam Schiff and Morton Werner Remembered. 2. Foundations of Insurance in America. Pages Cover, 10-12, 21-24. 3. Phenix Insurance Company of Brooklyn, N.W. Paid Invoice Receipt dated October 1878. Rock Island, ILLs. 4. Great Fire of St. Louis, 1848 - Article. 2 pages.

Description: Samson Auto Ins. Association of Freeport, Illinois. Advertising Material and Auto Application. Samson the Monthly is dated December 1927. Blank Auto Application Forms is 4/27 edition (that is April 1927).

Description: Framed Paper Picture of Destruction of the Armoury in the Tower of London. Fire on October 30th, 1841. 17 1/8 x 13 7/8.

Description: Fire Hat on Top with Number 5. Leather Material. Below is a Wood Piece with Brass Inscription "Fire Chief, Bob Hall, General Electric, 1961 Range Campaign." Back is a Brass Inscription: "This Leather Fire Cap is an authentic reproduction of an early American design originated before 1740. Fashioned from specialty treated highest quality leathers. The Fire Hat comes up at a 90 degree angle with a place to store small items. Very creative piece. 6 inches high x 6 1/2 inches wide.

Description: Maryland Casualty Company. Baltimore, Maryland. Cardboard with Wood Frame. Round. 27 1/4 diameter. Company Emblem, Multicolored Crest with Maryland State Seal. Gold Lettering. Beige Background. Some Water Damage in the past above "Company."

Description: Great American Insurance Company. New York, New York. Reverse Glass Sign with Brown Background. Original Wood Frame. Gold "old English" Lettering. 21 1/8 x 15 1/4. Good Condition for age - just some gold flaking off on "Great" and "American" and top left and right of Border. NOTE REVERSE GLASS IS EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE TO SHIP SO BUYER MIGHT WANT TO HAVE US HOLD ITEM FOR YOU.

Description: Millers National Insurance Company. Chicago, Illinois. Aluminum with Original Wood Frame. 23 1/4 x 17 1/4 including Frame. Aluminum Background with Etched Black Lettering and Company Emblem. Some minor damage on aluminum at the top right - looks like small dots. Sign needs a good cleaning.

Description: Underwriters Insurance Company. Chicago, Illinois. Agency Plaque. Mixed Material. Black Background with Raised Gold Lettering and Yellow Symbol. Gold Raised Border. Some Damage on Bottom Left Border. 12 5/8 x 12 1/2.

Description: Standard Accident Insurance Company of Detroit, Michigan. Metal Sign with Oval Middle of Sign Indented. Yellow Background in the Oval with Dark Blue and Red Lettering. Rest of Sign has Dark Blue Background with Gold Border. 24 1/4 x 20 1/4

Description: Trinity Universal Security National Insurance Companies. Dallas, Texas. Agency Plaque. Wood Base with Blue Lucite Material on Front. Gold and White Lettering. 7 x 14. Back has attachments to hang the Plaque or set it on a tabletop.

Description: Lorillard Fire Insurance Company. New York, New York. Reproduction of B211. Composite Material. Oval. Black Background with Gold Lettering. Two Crossed Torches in Gold and Red. Entire Front of Mark has been Repainted. 9 3/8 x 6 3/4.

Description: Scottish Fire Helmet. Metro Pattern by Hendry of Glasgow. Glasgow Salvage Corps Front. The Glasgow Salvage Corps was established in 1873 and funded by insurance companies. Its men worked along side Glasgow's firefighters to save insured goods and secure buildings after the fire. The G.S.C. was disbanded in 1984.

Description: Chamber of Commerce of the USA. Inter-Chamber Fire Waste Content. 1949 Grand Award Winner for the Best Accomplishments in Fire Prevention. Presented to Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce i 1949. This Piece is a VERY, VERY HEAVY Brass piece with a Beautiful old Fire Engine Fighting a Fire. The Top is a Etched. Rest of the Lettering is Raised. Very Unusual, Beautiful and Heavy.14 7/8 wide by 17 1/2 long.

Description: Continental Casualty Company. Train Service Time Book. Inside is a Calendar dated 1923. There is no writing in the book. Very Good Condition. 6 1/2 x 3 1/4.

Description: Hartford Fire Insurance Company. Magazine Advertisement from 1924. "Aha! A Defective Flue"

Description: A Fire in the House by Brian Wright. Booklet. Dramatic account of the fire which destroyed the Houses of Parliament in October 1834. 12 pages. Published 1986.

Description: Two Fire Grenades in one Holder. Purple Liquid. Early 1900's. Both are Full. Carbon TET. With Metal Holder. CANNOT SHIP. PICK UP OR DELIVERY ONLY OR CAN TAKE TO NEXT YEAR'S CONVENTION.

Description: Pocket Chart of Co-Operative Life, Accident and Fraternal Associations. Published Annually. This one is from 1903. 54 pages. Good Condition.

Description: Workmen's Compensation and Employers' Liability Policy from Eagle Indemnity Company. Effective May 14, 1928. This also includes the Original WC Paper Policy Cover.

Description: The Home Insurance Company Annual Reports from 1972, 1973, and 1974.

Description: Four Insurance Advertising items. 1. 1969 Kemper Open, 1969 Invitational Golf Tournament, Kemper Open. Quail Hollow CC, Charlotte, North Carolina. 2. Covered Pencil from Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance. Philadelphia, PA. 3. White Fire Helmet Paperweight. From NAWIC. 4. Yellow 4 Side Square from Public Service Mutual Insurance Company of NY. Each side says something different. All start "Today I am" MAD; HAPPY; SAD; MISERABLE.

Description: Malvern Fire Company. Small Size Glass. 75th Anniversary. 1888 -1963. 42nd Chester County Fireman's Convention. 4 5/8 tall x 2 1 2 wide at top.

Description: THREE (picture only shows 2) National Life and Accident Insurance Company. Premium Receipt Book. Collectors of Life Insurance. 1 covers July 1, 1935 to Dec. 28, 1936. 2. covers July 3, 1933 to Dec. 31, 1934. 3 covers July 2, 1934 to Dec. 30, 1935. All three have writing inside showing the premium payments. For Example #3 shows 5 different names, policy number and various premiums ranging from 10 cents to 35 cents.

Description: Wirt Wilson & Company. INSURANCE. Builders Exchange Bldg. Minneapolis. Phone Main 3671. Brass Paper Clip. Dark Brown Background on top and bottom with Red Background in the middle. Brass Border and Reverse Side. Lettering on Front is Slightly Raised. 2 5/8 x 2 3/8. Striking Paper Clip.

Description: California Insurance Company of San Francisco. Match Holder. Brass. Bear on one Side with Company Name on other side. Etched Detail on Ends - All are Raised. 1 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 3/4 in depth.

Description: Metal Belt Buckle with Onyx Insert and Raised Fire Dept. Badge on Top. 2 1/4 x 3 5/8.

Description: Economy Auto Ins. Ass'n. Freeport, ILL. Auto Tag/Badge. Lightweight Tin. "Insured Against THEFT". Mustard Color Background with Black, Slightly Raised, Lettering. Nice Oval Shape.4 1/2 x 2 5/8. Rare.

Description: Hartford fire Ins. Co. Green Metal Ruler with Black Lettering. Losses Paid $57,000,000.9 1/12 x 1 3/4

Description: Metal Reproduction Fire Mark of B5 - Philadelphia Contributionship. No. 905 at Bottom of mark with 4 Clasped Hands. Mounted on Wood Plaque. 12 x 9. Very Heavy Piece.

Description: Hartford Fire Insurance Company. Magazine Advertisement. From the Literary Digest for March 31, 1923.

Description: General Casualty and Surety Company. Detroit, Michigan. Tin Sign. Background is designed to look like two shades of wood. No frame. Gold Company Lettering on the Right Hand Side. Left Side has a World Globe in Green and Red with Gold Lettering with the Company Name. 19 1/4 x 13 3/8. There is Fading of the Background on the Top Right Hand Side. And, Scratches on the Front of the Sign in Various Locations.

Description: Building Construction Fundamentals and Reference Manual for the Insurance Man. by Alfred Haerer. Published by The National Underwriter Company. Cincinnati. Copyright 1970. Hard Bound Book. 394 Pages.

Description: Hero Fire Extinguisher for use on all types of incipient fires. Never Opened. Full. Manufactured by Bostwick Laboratories. 4 3/4 x tall x 2 1/2 wide. Mounting Bracket Included. CANNOT SHIP. DELIVERY OR PICK UP ONLY OR WILL BRING TO NEXT YEAR'S CONVENTION.

Description: Northwestern National Insurance Company of Milwaukee. Reverse Glass/Brass Plate/Wood Base. 16 1/2 x 22 1/2 including Wood Frame. Simulated Wood Grain Maroon Background with Indented Brass Lettering. NOTE TO BUYER. REVERSE GLASS IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO SHIP. WE CAN HOLD SIGN FOR YOU.

Description: Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company. Indianapolis. 50th Anniversary 1897 - 1947. Picture of New Home Reverse Side is Mirror but mirror is foggy. 3 inch diameter.

Description: Red Comet Fire Grenade with Original Holder for this Grenade. Clear Glass. Carbon TET. Full. 9 1/2 tall x 4 1/2 wide. CAN NOT BE SHIPPED. PICK UP OR DELIVERY OR WILL TAKE TO NEXT YEAR'S CONVENTION.

Description: Cardboard Advertising Piece from Continental Insurance with Very Cute Dogs on the Front. "Safety Funds, $1,200,000 on the Bottom Front. And in small letters at the very bottom front says "Why Didn't We Insure Our Home in the Continental?" Damage on the Edges especially bottom left. 5 1/8 x 8 1/4.

Description: Reading Insurance Company. Reading, England. 1822-1841. Copper. Circular. 9 1/4. Border and Two Inside Circular Borders are Raised. Lettering and Detail on Front is also Raised. Due to age and fragile mark, three spots on outside missing - before the "B" and between "R" and "O" on Borough, plus top of mark between "OF" is split down to the second middle circular area. Split between "D and "I" in Reading. Other small gaps in mark if you hold it up. But beautiful detail.

Description: Insurance Tickets. For Sale Here. Brass Open Holder with Black Etched Lettering. The Travelers Insurance Company. Back Side says "Made in U.S.A." 4 1/2 High Front x 3 High Back x 3 1/8 Wide.

Description: Two State Farm Piggy Banks. Pink with Red Flowers and Red Piggy Eyelashes. Wheels at Bottom Move. Piggy Nose Comes Off to Remove Money Saved. Two Piggys for the Price of One. 5 3/4 long x 4 1/2 tall to the tail.

Description: Washington Conshohocken Dress Fire Hat with Fire Badge on Front. Badge is in good condition. But front of hat is Fair Condition. Circa 1950's.

Description: Fireman's Dress or Parade Hat . Very Good Condition. Versailles Fire Dept. No. 1 Badge on Front. VERSAILLES Stenciled on Front. Looks to be American. Perhaps Pennsylvania. Circa early 1900's.

Description: Amber Glass Small Fire Engine. 5 x 1 1/4. No Moving Parts.

Description: Smokey the Bear Cardboard Poster. 18 1/2 x 13 1/8. "What will it take?"

Description: Smokey the Bear Cardboard Poster. "Remember you're among friends." "Only you can prevent forest fires." 18 1/2 x 13 1/8..

Description: Red Fire Engine. Kid's Toy. Heavy for its size. 9 7/8 x 2 3/4. The Wheels Move.

Description: FireX Fire Grenade. Red Glass. Carbon TET. Full. 8 inches tall x 2 3/4. No Holder. CANNOT SHIP. PICK UP OR DELIVERY ONLY OR WILL BRING TO NEXT YEAR'S CONVENTION.

Description: Chicago Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Chicago, Illinois. Reverse Glass Sign. 1922 - 1931. Black Background with Gold Lettering. Original Frame. Some Damage to Black Glass Background (probably from moisture). 20 1/4 x 14 1/2 including Frame.

Description: Tac Fire . Metal. 7 1/2 long x 3 1/8 on one side and 2 1/4 on other side. Very Heavy. Bent Handle. Adjustable from Straight to Frop Pattern

Description: Fire Helmet. High Eagle. Made by Cairns. Fair Condition. No Shield on Front. Purchased by Seller in Oklahoma. Circa early 1900's.

Description: Fireman's Helmet. Gray Metal. Brass. French or English. Circa 1800's to early 1900's. Fair Condition.

Description: Red Metal Fire Engine. From Models of Yesteryear. 9 1/4 long x 2 inches wide x 1 7/8 high.

Description: Saugerties National Bank. Saugerties, New York. Four Match Books, Matches are Gone and Books are Flat. Four Different Fire Equipment. 1. Hope Engine Co, 1838; 2. Red Rover Howard No 34, 1830. 3. Big Six Americus No 8, 1848. 4. Southwark. No. 38. 1841. Each Match Book measures 4 3/8 x 2

Description: Somerville Fire Department Parade Ribbon. Very Old. Very Good Condition for its age.

Description: Photograph of Seated Fireman. Tin Type Photo. Circa 1800's. In a protected case. Photo is 3 1/2 x 2 1/2.

Description: Empty Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Bottle. Inscribed " Honorable Order of the Blue Goose International" Reverse is Inscribed "Organized Green Lakes Wisc. 1906. Charity, Character, Fellowship". 12 inches high x 2 3/4 wide.

Description: Addendum Volumes 1 & 2 for Footprints of Assurance.

Description: Phoenix Assurance Company. London, England. Copper. 8 1/4 x 7 1/2. Raised Figure of Phoenix on Convexed Oval. Spear at Angle. Point is missing. Panel has "Phoenix". Damage to the Panel between "O" and "N". The Mark is Curved in sections - especially on right side of Panel and left/top side of mark

Description: Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Plaque. Oval. Metal. 8 7/8 x 11 1/4. White Background with Raised Large Red "N" in middle and Black/White Eagle Raised and on top of N. Company Name Raised in Blue at Top with April 14, 1934 Raised in Gold. Wonder if this is Hand-made in the past since back side of plaque has embossed in the plaque the name , address, telephone number (has an area code so that helps with dating) of the person who Designed the plaque.

Description: Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co./Uniguard. Underwriting Burglary and Glass Manual for Company Underwriters. 7 3/8 x 6. Black Soft-bound Cover. Inside is all the information needed for those two lines of coverage. Pages can be added or removed from Manual. Many pages - probably 200 at least. Looks to be rate pages from the 1960's to 1971.

Description: National Fire Insurance Co. Hartford, Connecticut. In Protective Cover so cannot see back side. Some loss of paint covering - back to the tin - especially below the handle at the top.

Description: Ohio Farmers Insurance Company. Leroy, Ohio. Tin. Mark placed in Lucite by Insurance Company. Given to Insurance Agency Personnel . On back says "This is an original fire mark issued about 1920." 7 x 4 including the Lucite protector.

Description: Mutual Assurance Company aka Green Tree. Reproduction Fire Mark. Composite Material. Oval. Black Background. Raised Green Tree. 10 7/8 x 7 1/4.

Description: Two Insurance Advertising Rulers. 1. The Farmers & Bankers Life Insurance Company. Wichita, Kansas. 2. Springfield Group of Insurance Companies. Rain and Hail Department. Wichita 2, Kansas

Description: Firemen's Insurance Company. Baltimore, Maryland. Reproduction Fire Mark to Bulau 117. Cast Iron. Determined by Verification Committee to be Reproduction. 14 1/2 x 12 7/8.

Description: The Hand in Hand Fire Office. London, England. 1696 - 1905. Lead. Circa 1820 - 1830. Policy Number 103029 impressed on the Panel. Clasped Hands with tight Frilled Cuffs. Top of mark is bent but not broken. 8 x 8 with top bent. 8 3/4 estimated if top were in correct position.

Description: Calendar and Pen Bronze Holder. BEAUTIFUL detail over the entire piece. At Top in the Circle: "Phoenix Assurance" "150th Anniversary" 1782 1932 on each side of Circle. Very heavy for its size. 6 3/4 long x 4 3/8 tall x 3 5/8 wide

Description: Enjine! Enjine!, A Story of Fire Protection. By Kenneth Holcomb Dunshee. HARD BOUND BOOK. Published by Harold Vincent Smith for the Home Insurance Company 1939. (this is the hard bound book - not the soft cover book that is much more common). 64 pages.

Description: British America Assurance Company. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Incorporated 1833. Sign. In US form 1874 - 1963. Tin. Grey Background with Dark Black and Regular Black Etched Lettering. Lots of White Colored Damage to Front of Mark. No Frame. 18 x 12.

Description: Valiant Hose NO. 2. Reproduction Fire Mark. Firefighter and Fire Raised in Red. Company Lettering Raised in Gold Lettering (that is faded). Background of entire mark is Dark Brown. Black Metal. 9 3/4 x 8 1/4.

Description: Hartford Fire Insurance. Wood Framed Picture of Hartford Advertising Piece. At Bottom of the Stag is "Trademark of the Hartford Fire Insurance Company and the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company." You can't see the writing in the picture shown below. It is mostly covered by angle of picture.

Description: Druggists Mutual Agency Plaque. Composite Material. VERY heavy for its size. 11 1/4 x 10 7/8 x 1/2 inch thick. Front has Lettering and Symbol Raised. Back has Walter E. Lee, Huntingdon Valley, PA sticker.

Description: Britannia Fire Insurance Company. London, England. 1868-1879. Copper. Figure of Britannia with Lion behind. Border and Lettering in Panel are Raised. 12 1/8 x 10. Some damage - hole above the first "N" in panel . Some edging missing on mark mainly below the panel. Front of mark is very dark.

Description: Insurance Co. of North America. Tin. 6 5 /8 Circular. Raised Gold Eagle on Red Center. Gold Lettering and Border on Black Background. Chinese Characters at Bottom. Modern Mark used in the Far East.

Description: The Lloyd's of London New Building Special Report. 128 Page Booklet on the Construction from December 1980 to June 1986. Pictures on Front show the Construction in progress.

Description: The Home Insurance Company. New York. Agency Plaque. 12 inches Circular. Genuine Bur-wood Material.

Description: New Amsterdam Insurance Surety Stamp/Embosser. Incorporated 1898. Still works very well. 4 long x 6 5/8 high. Gee they were well made.

Description: Northwestern Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota. Paper Holder Advertising Item. 50th Anniversary. 1899 - 1949. Brass. 8 1/2 x 4.

Description: Shropshire & North Wales Assurance Co. Provincial Insurance Company that did little business outside of its Shrewsbury Base and surrounding areas. 1836-1890 This is the first and 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. Within the first year a lighter gauge sheet brass was substituted, NORTH WALES inverted. 9 3/8 x 9 3/4

Description: British Fire Office. London, England. 1799 - 1843. Tinned Coating. Lion with its Tail Down. Excellent Example of the "tail down" Variant. Coated with House Paint. 8 inch in Diameter. Excellent Condition.

Description: North British Insurance Company. London, England. 1809-1862. Raised Figure of St. Andrew with Cross. Early Tinned-Iron - 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. Very Difficult to find in this Condition. 8 x 6 1/4 for just the Mark and 9 1/4 x 7 5/8 with Wood Board. Very Rare Varient. Note the different position of St. Andrews hands. Rare

Description: The Royal Insurance Company. Liverpool, England. Copper. Tinned Iron. 15 x 12. Ornate Shield with Border, Design and Lettering Raised. Green Background. ROYAL and Crowns Repainted in Red in the Past. Largest of Royal marks. LARGE Rare Variant. Very Good Condition.

Description: Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia. Reproduction Fire Mark. Dark Green Background with Raised Border, Lettering and Design in Center. 9 1/2 x 8 1/4

Description: Knoxville Fire Insurance Company Policy. Knoxville, Tenn. Covering a building for Fire for one year expiring October 10, 1892. Be sure to open policy - interesting lettering and pictures.

Description: The Phoenix Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut. Tin. Rectangular. 6 7/8 x 3 1/4. Black Background with Silver Lettering and Border. Circa 1874.

Description: Citizens' Mutual Auto Ins. Co. Howell, Michigan. 5 1/4 x 2 7/8 including metal attachment. Enameled Iron Material.

Description: Two Separate Fire Engine Framed Pictures. 1. New York's Howard Engine 34. 8 3/4 x 6 3/4 including Frames. 2. New York's Veteran Firemen's Engine. Both Pictures are the Same Size.

Description: Two Framed Pictures in Separate Frames. They are: 1. San Francisco's First Fire Engine. Bottom of this picture is slightly yellowed. 2. New Bedford's Novelty No. 8. 8 3/4 x 6 3/4 including frame. Both Pictures are Same Size.

Description: Eagle Insurance Company. Cincinnati, Ohio. 1850 - 1894. Cast Iron. Raised Border. Eagle and Ribbons are in High Relief. Circa 1855. 8 x 11 7/8. 3 lbs 12 oz. Beautiful Mark. Determined to be an Authentic Mark by the Auction Verification Committee.

Description: Chief Aux F.D. Belmont. (believed to be Massachusetts) Large Auto Tag. Very Sturdy and Well Made. 5 5/8 x 9 3/8 including Mounting Bracket. Hand Made and Hand Painted. Perhaps Fire Department Shop Made? Heavy Metal Construction. Circa 1940's.

Description: Continental Fire Insurance 25 Year Ribbon with Presentation Piece at Bottom. Inscribed on the back in script is "Willard Everstine. Ridgeley, W. VA. 1908."

Description: Royal Exchange Assurance, London, England. Lead. Raised Royal Exchange Building with Closed Crown on Top. Circa 1835. 8 7/8 x 4 1/8.

Description: Chicago Motor Club Honor Member. Auto Tag. Heavy Metal. 5 1/4 x 4.

Description: Famous American Fire Marks. Coaster. Compliments of Transamerica Insurance.

Description: Standard Protection Insurance Company. Capital Stock. Company Insurance. 3 5/8 x 4 1/4

Description: A.A.A. Chicago Motor Club. Auto Tag. Grill Mount. 5 3/4 x 4 1/4.

Description: Written on Front: Fire Warden Badge #1817. Dated 1947. New York State Conservation Department. 1 1/2 x 1 1/4.

Description: Grinnell Automatic Sprinkler Head. Brass. 3 inches high x 2 1 /2 inches wide at bottom.

Description: Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. DETERMINED TO BE AUTHENTIC BY VERIFICATION COMMITTEE. Cast Iron. Raised FA and Fire Hydrant. Sllightly Convex. Hollow Back. No Drainage Knob. Circa 1863. 11 1/2 X 7 3/8.

Description: Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. DETERMINED TO BE AUTHENTIC BY VERIFICATION COMMITTEE. Raised F.A., Fire Hydrant, Hose and Grass. Short End of Hose ends to the Right of Center of Hydrant. Flat Back. Second Mark issued by Company. Circa 1820. REPAINTED IN RECENT PAST.

Description: Lititz Mutual Insurance Company. Pewter Beer Mug. 4 5.8 inches high

Description: Union und Rhein Versicherungs-AG. (Union and Rhine Insurance Company). Berlin, Germany. 1873 - 1982. 7 7/8 x 5 1/2. Enameled Iron. Convex. Yellow Background with Black Lettering. Circa 1950 to 1970.

Description: Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron. Raised F.A. and Fire Hydrant. Drainage Knob in Back. Circa 1863. Major Damage at Bottom of Mark plus Small open Hole on left side by Hose.11 x 6 7/8. Auction Verification Committee Determined to be Authentic but Reduced Value due to Damage.

Description: The Home Insurance Company. New York. Tin. Oval. Slightly Raised Gold Border and Lettering. Black Background 8 x 5 1/4

Description: London Assurance. London, England. Heavy Tin. Raised Lettering. Gold on Black Background. Seated Figure of Britannia in Gold with White, Red and Black on Red Circular Convexed Center. 11 1/2 x 10

Description: Randix Fire Alarm Box. Heavy Plastic. Box opens by pulling down the hook. Inside is a telephone handset and push button numbers. Made by Randix Corporation, Inc. Front has "911" as the Box number. 15 inches tall x 7 3/4 inches wide including White Pull Down. Interesting Fire Display Piece of the Past.

Description: Reliance Marine Insurance Company. Liverpool, England. Tin. Lettering, Border and Anchor Raised and Gold. Black Background. 9 1/4 x 8 1/4. Common.

Description: New York Central Ins. Co. Union Springs, New York. Tin. Rectangular. Black Background. Gold Lettering. Border and Lettering Raised. 9 7/8 x 3 1/2.

Description: Aetna Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut. Tin. Rectangular. Black Background with Gold Lettering and Border. Aetna Curved. Circa 1860. 6 1/2 x 3 3/8

Description: Hartford Fire Ins. Co. Hartford, Connecticut. Tin. Rectangular. 7 7/8 x 4. Black Background. Gold Lettering. Raised Border and Lettering. Circa 1860.

Description: Hartford Fire Ins. Co. Hartford, Connecticut. Insurance Company. Chartered 1810. Mark Issued and sent to their Agency force. Back of mark says "An authentic reproduction of the Hartford Fire Mark first issued circa 1840." Tin. Recent issue but Authentic fire mark. Common. 9 1/8 x 4 3/4

Description: Landschaftliche Brandkasse Hannover Offentliche Feuerversicherungsanstalt. Hannover, Germany. Iron. Slightly Convexed. Red Background with White Lettering, Border and Horse. Anniversary Mark. 1750 1950.

Description: Northern Insurance Company of New York. Agency Plaque. Burlwood. Very Good Condition for age. 14 x 11

Description: Fire Extinguisher Sign. 2 Sided. Circular. The Picture from this side is in better shape then the reverse side. The Reverse Side has same wording but is worn with some portions of the Red and White down to base grey color. 12 inches Circular.

Description: Saint Paul Mercury Indemnity Company of Saint Paul, Minnesota. Agency Plaque. Made from Burlwood. 11 x 9 7/8.

Description: Cincinnati Financial Center. Etched Plate with Picture of Building. Gold Edging. 9 1/4 Circular. No Writing on Reverse Side.

Description: Hawkeye Security Insurance Company. Des Moines, Iowa. Company Plaque given to their Agents. Lightweight Material. 8 3/4 x 11 1/4.

Description: Protected by Wisconsin Agriculturist and Farmer Service Bureau. Racine, Wisconsin. Aluminum. 9 1/4 x 8 1/4.

Description: Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa. Des Moines, Iowa. Hail and Fire Insurance on Farm Crops. Plastic Sign. 12 x 8. Yellow Background with mostly White Lettering. Green Background behind the lettering.

Description: Firehouse Collectibles. Pricing Guide - Second Edition. by James Piatti. Published 1988

Description: Firehouse Booklet by Mary Jane and James Piatti. Illustrated Guide to Fire Department Memorabilia form the Colonial Era to the Present Day. Published 1979. 128 pages.

Description: Original Brass Door Knob from the Insurance Company of North America Home Office Building. Door Knob placed on Nice Wood Backing for Display. Wood Piece is 11 7/8 x 9. Actual Door Knob with Brass Back is 3 1/2 x 5 1/4. Very Interesting Piece.

Description: Phenix Insurance Company. Brooklyn, New York. 1853-1910. Tin. Rectangular. Raised Black "Phenix" on Raised Gold Horseshoe. Black background.4 3/8 x 4 7/8. Several Noticeable Bends, Minor Paint Loss in Spots and 5-6 areas of old spongy material with adhesive on the back. Circa 1855. Rare.

Description: Insured by Security Insurance Company of New York. New York. 1856 - 1870. Tin. Black Background with Gold Lettering. 6 7/8 x 3 1/4. Several Noticeable Bends including one that goes from Top to Bottom in the Center of Mark, as well as top left corner and bottom right corner. Only one known to exist. Very Rare. Never in Prior FMCA Auction

Description: Northwestern National Insurance Company of Milwaukee. Policy Register. No Writing on Any Pages Inside of Register. But, top of each page (after pages "A - Z") has Company Name and Notation "Copy of Policy. Make Exact Copy of Written Portion." "Remarks". Register Book is Large in Size - 16 3/8 x 11.

Description: Fire Association of Philadelphia. Reproduction Fire Mark. Composite Material. 10 x 6 1/4. Back has a "Japan" sticker.

Description: Home Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance Company. St. Louis, Missouri. Reproduction Fire Mark. Green Background with Gold Border, Lettering and Clasped Hands. William Spencer, Rancocas Woods NJ Made the Mark and it is shown on the back side. 9 3/8 x 6 3/4.

Description: Signs of Insurance Book. by Edward Tufts and Lynn Leopold-Sharp. Published 1991. There are two Sign Books in the Silent Auction

Description: Concordia Insurance Company. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tin. Silver Background with Black Border and Lettering. 6 7/8 x 3 5/16. Circa 1865. Some minor damage to bottom left when it was taken off the building.

Description: At The Sign of the Hand-in-Hand. Copyright 1926. 48 pages.

Description: Union Assurance Society. London. English. 1714 - 1907. Tin. 10 x 7 3/8. "Fire" and "Union" and "Clasped Hands" Raised. Lots of Rust on Outside of Mark. Some small damage on right side where they took it off the building. See notes on back from a past owner.

Description: L'Union de Paris. Compagnie D'Assurances Contre L'Incendie. Paris, France. Tin. Rectangular. 10 1/2 x 7 1/8. Looks to be Original Blue Coloring but Mark is Highly Worn and rusty from the Weather. Also major damage to top left when someone took it off the home.

Description: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society Limited. Plaque. Burlwood. Minor Damage to bottom left side of Plaque - down to bare wood. 13 1/8 x 11 1/2. Very nice looking Plaque.

Description: British Fire Mark 1680-1879 Book. by Brian Wright. Published 1982. The "Bible" of British Marks. 480 pages.

Description: No Trespassing. Prairie Farmer Protective Union Sign. Rectangular. Tin. 12 x 8. White Background with Black Lettering.

Description: Aachener und Munchener. Versicherung. Aachen, Germany. Iron. Convexed. Rectangular. Yellow Background with Black Lettering. 5 7/8 x 4.