Metal Historical Memorabilia
![Rubber Mold and Small Stamped Discs for Aft Heat Shield Plugs: Apollo Space Missionsn.p., n.d.Rubber Mold and Small Stamped Discs for Aft Heat Shield PlugsOtherA soft rubbery mold used to stamp small metal discs specific for each Apollo mission. The mold has a si](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6306/332509/179322314_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717621384)
![2 Antique Coal Miner's Helmet Lamps: 2 antique brass coal miner's carbide helmet lamp mining light's including Universal Lamp Co. Autolite helmet lamp and Justrite mining helmet lamp. Both lamps are all original.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608226_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![Vtg. JC Pollard NY Stirrup Fire Pump Extinguisher: Vintage, early to mid 1900s, J.C. Pollard Co Inc, New Hyde Park, New York (NY) stirrup style hand pump fire extinguisher. Displayed on wooden mounted base. Stands 29".NOTE: In-house international ship](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608220_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![(22) Daguerreotype, Ambrotype & Tintype Portraits: (22) Antique, 19th century, Daguerreotype, ambrotype, & tintype metal portraits including: (1) daguerreotype, (1) ambrotype, and (12) tintype. also includes (6) press-cardboard portraits, and (2) post](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608240_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![1920s-50s Maryland Fire Delegate Medals / Badges: 32 vintage Maryland state fire convention delegate medals and badges. Dates range from the 1920s to the 1950s.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608236_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![Antique Battery Powered Fire Lantern / Lamp: Antique, WWI era, portable electric battery powered searchlight fire lantern. Stands 8.75" tall. Marked "CSF CO 1" on bottom. Untested.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608225_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![Antique Grether Double Handled Brass Fire Nozzle: Antique brass double handled Grether Fire Equipment Co. fire nozzle. Marked "W Grether Fire Equipment Co. Dayton, Ohio", and "74188". Measures 25.5" long.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608222_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![John F Kennedy Bicentennial coin bank: Vintage cast metal John F Kennedy Bicentennial half dollar coin bank with original box est. value $75.00-$95.00](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2863/333379/180012825_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718357480)
![(22) 19th C. Tintype Portraits (mostly Nautical): (22) Antique, 19th century, tintype metal portraits. Most of them display an ocean and lighthouse themed backdrop. Some portraits are of people dressed in sailor outfits.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608241_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![1931 New York Fire Delegate Medal / Badge: A vintage, 1931, Western New York Firemen's Convention delegate medal. Ribbon shows signs of wear.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608239_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![(2) Antique Early 1900s MD Fire Convention Medals: Two antique, very early 1900s, Maryland state Firemen's convention medals. Includes 1901 celluloid button MD fire medal / badge, and 1904 MD fire convention badge.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608238_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![(12) 1960-80s Maryland Fire Convention Medals: Group of 12 vintage 1960s-1980s Maryland (MD) state firemen's association convention medals / badges.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608237_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![Cast Iron Fire Insurance Co Fire Mark / Plaque: A cast iron Fire Insurance Co (F.I. Co) fire marker / plaque. Vintage / antique. Displays original paint. Measures 11.75" x 13.25". Backside is marked "377"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608230_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![Vintage Indian Brass Fire Extinguisher Hand Pump: Vintage D.B. Smith & Co, Indian brand brass firemans extinguisher hand pump sprayer, Utica NY. Includes interchangeable nozzle. This pump would attach to a firefighters backpack water sprayer.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608224_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![Vintage Fire Hose Nozzle w/ Leather Handles (26"): A vintage 26" long fire hose nozzle with double leather straps, open/close valve, and hook. Marked "W W".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608223_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![Vintage D.B. Smith Indian Fire Pump Extinguisher: Vintage Indian hand pump fire extinguisher by D.B. Smith & Company. Includes galvanized tank marked "Fire Is Fatal", hose, and brass Indian hand pump / nozzle. Marked "D.B. Smith & Company, Indian, Pa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608221_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![Early Phoenix Fire Assurance Tin Fire Mark: An antique, circa late 1700s to early 1800s tin fire insurance plaque / mark for Phoenix Fire Assurance (est. 1782). Displays phoenix bird over top of a burning fire.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608219_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![Antique New York Fire Boat Water Cannon (M.H Hart): An antique, early 1900s, fire boat water cannon. Made by M.H. Hart Co. Brass with wooden handle. Rotates and moves smothly up and down. Marked "Made by M.H. Hart Co, New York. Pat Jan 1902. Base has b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608215_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![John F Kennedy Bicentennial coin bank: Vintage cast metal John F Kennedy Bicentennial half dollar coin bank with original box est. value $75.00-$95.00](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2863/334119/180585149_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719005689)
![John F Kennedy savings bank with original box: John F Kennedy double sided all cast metal savings bank with original box est. value $80.00-$100.00](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2863/332818/179596742_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717822844)
![John F Kennedy savings bank with original box: John F Kennedy double sided all cast metal savings bank with original box est. value $80.00-$100.00](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2863/333887/180413857_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718785318)
![400th Anniversary of the Reformation Martin Luther Medallion: 400th anniversary of reformation Martin Luther commemerotive medallion. Measures 1.5". Of silvertone/aluminum metal. Domestic shipping $6.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/175925608_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![Phister No 1/2 Brass Fire Extinguisher: Phister No 1/2 Brass Fire Extinguisher. The Phister fire extinguisher is in nice used condition. Metal tags are clearly marked with good strong advertising. Tag reads Property Defense Plant Corp DPC #](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1395/334055/180500222_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718916966)
News about Metal Historical Memorabilia
![Bronze Viking die found by metal detectorist tops $19K at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Norfolk-Urnes-Credit-Noonans-1-1.jpg)
Bronze Viking die found by metal detectorist tops $19K at auction
LONDON – An 11th-century bronze Viking die that was discovered in a field in Norfolk, England by a metal detectorist achieved a hammer price of £15,000 (about $19,300) at the Noonans Mayfair auction house on July 18 in its Ancient Coins and Antiquities sale. It was bought by a collector in the UK.
![Celtic fertility figure discovered by metal detectorist could score at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-04-at-2.39.14-PM.png)
Celtic fertility figure discovered by metal detectorist could score at auction
LONDON – A Celtic fertility figure discovered last year in England by a metal detectorist will be offered at Noonans in a two-day sale of Ancient Coins and Antiquities on Wednesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 9 with an estimate of £800-£1,200 (about $962-$1,443).
![Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/RISK-Shark-mixed-metal-sculpture-from-the-Face-Your-Fears-series.-Estimate-100-150000.-1.jpg)
Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7
GLEN COVE, N.Y. – A monumental 18-foot-long shark sculpture by contemporary artist RISK (aka Kelly Graval) will take center stage at the first sale of 2023 presented by Roland Auctions NY, which will take place Saturday, January 7. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
![Metal of Honor exhibition concludes its run in Boston, Jan. 16](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Metal-of-Honor_ISGM-Installation-5_SeeFullCredit-1.jpg)
Metal of Honor exhibition concludes its run in Boston, Jan. 16
BOSTON – Metal of Honor: Gold from Simone Martini to Contemporary Art, on view at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (ISGM) through January 16, 2023, explores how painters across centuries have used gold to honor and commemorate their subjects. The exhibition features works by legendary Renaissance master Simone Martini, juxtaposing his devotional paintings with portraits by […]