Showtime Spring, 2013 Auction 2013-04-14 Auction - 649 Price Results - Showtime Auction Services in MI - Page 21
1932 Hudson 1/4 Scale Auto Show Model CarJ. Chein Popeye Heavy Hitter Tin Wind Up ToyJ. Chein Popeye Bag Puncher Tin Toy
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Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Auction Details

Showtime Spring, 2013 Auction

Over 2,400 lots from three major collections of country store, pedal cars, toys and firefighting memorabilia will be offered the weekend of Apr. 12-14 by Showtime Auction Services, at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor/Saline Rd. in Ann Arbor. Headlining the event will be the outstanding lifetime collection of Bill and Kathie Gasperino. The couple is well known in antique circles as having one of the finest country store and advertising collections in the United States. Also sold will be Part 2 of the Robert and Harriett Potter firefighting collection and Part 3 of the Ed and Christy Ramsey collection of pedal cars and toys. ?Country store and Advertising collectors will be astounded by what the Gasperinos have gathered over the years, the Potters have a vast accumulation of firefighting equipment, apparatus and memorabilia spanning 50-plus years. In addition, bidders will be treated to the usual lengthy list of categories that have come to typify a Showtime Auctions sale: country store, advertising signs, store tins, soda fountain, Coca-Cola, Western, Native American, farm signs, whiskey, breweriana, match safes, drug store, barber shop, general store, saloon, post office, coin-op, arcade, scales, gambling, cigar and tobacco tins, cash registers, petroliana, showcases, store fixtures, millinery and More.
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Early Leather Fire Bucket: Early Leather Fire Bucket. Embossed bottom, Navy Yard, Washington, 1893. T.F.J. Most paint worn. 11 inches tall.
2236: Early Leather Fire BucketEst. $200-$300
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Early Rubber Fire Bucket: Early Rubber Fire Bucket. F.D. 3. Warping, well used condition. 12 inches tall.
2237: Early Rubber Fire BucketEst. $100-$200
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Black Leather Fire Bucket: Black Leather Fire Bucket, "REX". Excellent condition. 9 inch diameter X 12 1/2 inches tall.
2238: Black Leather Fire BucketEst. $100-$200
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Early Brass Working Fire Trumpet: Early Brass Working Fire Trumpet with yellow tassels. Very good condition. Bell measures 7 inch diameter X 19 inches tall.
2239: Early Brass Working Fire TrumpetEst. $200-$300
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Early Brass Working Fire Trumpet: Early Brass Working Fire Trumpet. One tassel ring missing otherwise very good condition. Bell measures 6 1/2 inch diameter X 17 1/4 inches tall.
2239A: Early Brass Working Fire TrumpetEst. $200-$300
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Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet: Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet. Heavily engraved with floral and fire motif. Most silver worn off. Bell measures 8 3/4 inch diameter X 19 1/2 inches tall.
2240: Silver Plated Presentation Fire TrumpetEst. $500-$1,000
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Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet: Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet. Heavily engraved with floral and fire motif. Fluted bell. Most silver worn off. Bell measures 9 1/2 inch diameter X 20 1/2 inches tall.
2241: Silver Plated Presentation Fire TrumpetEst. $500-$1,000
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Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet: Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet. High relief floral décor, scalloped bell. Inscribed HLL, Rahway, NJ. A few light scratches otherwise excellent condition. Bell measures 9 1/2 inch diameter X
2242: Silver Plated Presentation Fire TrumpetEst. $500-$1,000
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Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet: Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet. Scalloped and fluted bell with heavily engraved fire and floral motif. Fireman's Association of the State of Penna. Presented to Charles H. Cohn, President
2243: Silver Plated Presentation Fire TrumpetEst. $750-$1,500
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Silver Presentation Fire Trumpet: Silver Presentation Fire Trumpet. Inscribed, Presented to Reliance Fire Engine Co. No. 5 to F.L. Allen, Fireman's. New London Nov 22, 1848. Tassel ring missing at top otherwise excellent condition.
2244: Silver Presentation Fire TrumpetEst. $1,000-$2,000
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Gamewell Oak and Brass Gong Fire Bell: Gamewell Oak and Brass Gong Fire Bell. Gamewell F.A. Tel. Co. NY. #3964. Oak with beveled glass front door. Very good original condition. 18 X 27 X 7 inches.
2245: Gamewell Oak and Brass Gong Fire BellEst. $2,500-$5,000
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Fall River Brass Fire Apparatus Bell: Fall River Brass Fire Apparatus Bell. Purported to have been on truck that fought the Great Fall River and Notorious Firestone Fires. These bells were used on 1900's motorized Fire Apparatus'.
2246: Fall River Brass Fire Apparatus BellEst. $500-$1,000
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Gamewell Fire Gong Bell: Gamewell Gong Bell. Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Co. New York. Beautiful Oak Cabinet. Has a brass tag inside with a # 30 on it. Comes with lock on door but no Key Hole Cover. Excellent Condition.
2247: Gamewell Fire Gong BellEst. $2,500-$5,000
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Brass Fire Muffin Bell: Brass Fire Muffin Bell. 5 inch bell diameter with turned wood handle.
2248: Brass Fire Muffin BellEst. $200-$300
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Watchman's Wood Fire Rattle: Watchman's Wood Fire Rattle. Single reed, weighted round end. Good original condition. 7 X 6 1/4 inches.
2249: Watchman's Wood Fire RattleEst. $100-$200
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Fire Departure Gong Bell: Fire Departure Gong Bell. Excellent condition. 18 inch diameter.
2250: Fire Departure Gong BellEst. $500-$1,000
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Nickel Siren, Federal Sign and Signal Corp. : Nickle Siren, Federal Sign and Signal Corp. Model 28. Very good working condition. 9 1/2 X 12 1/2 X 13 inches.
2251: Nickel Siren, Federal Sign and Signal Corp. Est. $150-$300
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Nickel Plated Brass Fire Bell: Nickel Plated Brass Fire Bell. Small chip on lip. 9 1/2 inch diameter X 9 inches tall.
2252: Nickel Plated Brass Fire BellEst. $250-$500
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Fialex Grenade System: Fialex Grenade System. Wall bracket with bell, comes in original shipping crate. Some paint loss on bracket otherwise good condition. Crate measures 23 3/4 X 5 1/4 X 5 3/4 inches.
2253: Fialex Grenade SystemEst. $150-$300
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1920 Ford Model T Fire Pumper: 1920 Ford Model T Fire Pumper, "Strawberry Hill". Mfg. By Childs. Early restoration, excellent working condition. 66 X 16 X 76 inches.
2254: 1920 Ford Model T Fire PumperEst. $25,000-$40,000
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1917 La France Automatic Ariel Ladder Truck: 1917 La France Automatic Ariel Ladder Truck. Reg. # 352. Tandem Drivers. Comes with a period Braided Life Net and equipment. Some of the equipment seen in the photograph may not come with the
2255: 1917 La France Automatic Ariel Ladder TruckEst. $50,000-$75,000
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1900 Rumsey Hose Tender: 1900 Rumsey Hose Tender. Two Horse Drawn Fire Equipment Wagon. All original condition. 68 X 82 X 146 inches.
2256: 1900 Rumsey Hose TenderEst. $2,500-$5,000
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Chemical Fire Wagon, wood spoke wheels: Chemical Fire Wagon with wood spoke wheels. Restored condition. 50" inch wheel diameter X 60 inches tall.
2257: Chemical Fire Wagon, wood spoke wheelsEst. $1,000-$2,000
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Instant Fyr-Fyter Chemical Wagon: Instant Fyr-Fyter Chemical Wagon. French & Hacht Inc. Springfield, Mass. Maker. Restored condition. 35 inch wheel diameter X 42 inches tall.
2258: Instant Fyr-Fyter Chemical WagonEst. $500-$1,000