Antique Fire Museum Collection of Glen Miller

Cairns 8 Comb High Eagle Chester Pa Fire Helmet. Goodyear Patent 1869

Antique American Fire Parade Lantern for 'Fearless 1 Hook and Ladder, Dansville, NY' with Eagle

A Silver Plated Presentation Fire Trumpet, Commemorating the Burning of Broome County Court House,

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Campbell, NY, United States

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Antique Fire Museum Collection of Glen Miller

Palmer's Auction Co

Glen Miller's living estate is a local, captivating antique fire museum that celebrates the rich history of firefighting through a meticulously curated collection. An impressive array of fire helmets, ranging from the ornate to the utilitarian, each with its own story to tell. The museum features vintage call boxes that once summoned brave firefighters to duty, embodying the urgency and dedication of fire service through the years. More than just ephemeral items from firehouses, including vintage badges, uniforms, and equipment, these provide a glimpse into the everyday life of firefighters from the past. Among the rarest pieces in the collection are historical artifacts that underscore the evolution of firefighting techniques and technology, making it a haven for enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Glen Miller's passion for preserving these unique, original antique treasures ensures that the legacy of firefighting lives on for future generations to appreciate. Pre-bidding starts 1/6/26, and live bidding begins Saturday, 2/7/26 12pm/ noon, EST. One day only pick up, Thursday 2/12/26 10-1pm, or by appointment by calling.

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Cody PalmerOwner

Kyle PalmerOwner

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Vintage Gamewell Fire Alarm Pull Station Call Box Rochester NY Style 51: A vintage Gamewell Fire Alarm Pull Station Call Box, Style 51 with Key from Rochester NY. Likely from the mid-20th century, manufactured by The Gamewell Co. of Newton, Massachusetts. The main

0001: Vintage Gamewell Fire Alarm Pull Station Call Box Rochester NY Style 51

Est.

$1,000

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Cairns & Brother Tin Senators Aluminum Fire Helmet, Captain Wellsboro 1 Fire Dept.: A Cairns & Brother Tin Fire Helmet, from 1973. This traditional American-style firefighter's helmet features a ribbed aluminum or light metallic alloy shell with a wide brim. It is adorned with a

0002: Cairns & Brother Tin Senators Aluminum Fire Helmet, Captain Wellsboro 1 Fire Dept.

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$1,000

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Vintage Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Station, City of Geneva: A vintage Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Station, wall-mounted and constructed of cast iron, finished in a heavily distressed red paint. The design features a pedimented top adorned with a relief of a

0003: Vintage Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Station, City of Geneva

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$1,000

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Cairns American Firefighter's Helmet, Wellsboro Fire Dept. Senator: A 1973 vintage American firefighter's helmet by Cairns & Brother, Inc., constructed from Tin featuring a ribbed dome and a wide brim, secured by a tan fabric chinstrap. The front prominently displays

0004: Cairns American Firefighter's Helmet, Wellsboro Fire Dept. Senator

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$1,000

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Vintage Gamewell Municipal Fire Alarm Box, City of Binghamton, No. 312 Style 51: A vintage Style 51 with Key Gamewell municipal fire alarm box. Double Door Pole Bracket. Constructed primarily of painted metal, likely cast iron or steel, with a distinctive gabled top. The exterior

0005: Vintage Gamewell Municipal Fire Alarm Box, City of Binghamton, No. 312 Style 51

Est.

$1,000

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Vintage FDNY Fire Department Doughboy Style Fireman's Helmet, Attributed to D.F. Fiorello, H.L. Co.: A vintage FDNY Fire Department 'Doughboy Style' fireman's helmet. Constructed of metal, the exterior is painted red with a prominent vertical white stripe running over the dome. The interior features

0006: Vintage FDNY Fire Department Doughboy Style Fireman's Helmet, Attributed to D.F. Fiorello, H.L. Co.

Est.

$1,000

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Vintage Gamewell Cast Iron Fire Alarm Terminal Box: A vintage Gamewell cast iron utility box, likely dating from the early to mid-20th century, identified as a fire alarm terminal box. The wall-mounted box features a decorative pediment top and a

0007: Vintage Gamewell Cast Iron Fire Alarm Terminal Box

Est.

$1,000

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Cairns Mod 710 Black Old Forge Fire Department Helmet: A vintage Cairns & Brother metal fire fighter helmet, featuring a dark, rigid shell with a ribbed dome and a wide brim. A clear plastic face shield is attached to the front with brass-toned metal

0008: Cairns Mod 710 Black Old Forge Fire Department Helmet

Est.

$1,000

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Vintage Gamewell Cast Iron Fire Alarm Box, City of Geneva, NY: A vintage Gamewell Style 51 fire alarm box WITH KEY, manufactured by The Gamewell Co. of Newton, Massachusetts. This heavy gauge metal box features a distinctive peaked, house-shaped top and is

0009: Vintage Gamewell Cast Iron Fire Alarm Box, City of Geneva, NY

Est.

$1,000

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Cairns & Brother Senator Fire Chief Helmet with Leather Front Shield: Produced 1947-66, A vintage American-style firefighter's helmet by Cairns & Brother. Constructed with an off-white painted Tin shell and a prominent, worn leather front shield. The shield features

0010: Cairns & Brother Senator Fire Chief Helmet with Leather Front Shield

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$1,000

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A Collection of Watertown New York State Firemen's and Fire Chiefs' Convention Ribbons, Badges, and: A collection of approximately nine commemorative ribbons, badges, and a pin, primarily associated with New York State firemen's and fire chiefs' conventions, dating from the late 19th to mid-20th

0011: A Collection of Watertown New York State Firemen's and Fire Chiefs' Convention Ribbons, Badges, and

Est.

$1,000

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Vintage Scene-in-Action Forest Fire Motion Lamp: A vintage Scene-in-Action Forest Fire Motion Lamp, likely dating from the1930's. This electric motion lamp features a dark patinated, ornate cast metal base and a corresponding pierced dome-shaped

0012: Vintage Scene-in-Action Forest Fire Motion Lamp

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$1,000

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Vintage 1950s Econolite 'Forest Fire' Motion Lamp: A vintage Econolite 'Forest Fire' motion lamp, featuring a translucent cylindrical shade with a printed, illustrative wilderness scene depicting a dramatic forest fire with trees, mountains, a

0013: Vintage 1950s Econolite 'Forest Fire' Motion Lamp

Est.

$1,000

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Vintage 1950s L.A. Goodman Fire Fighters Motion Lamp: A Vintage 1950s L.A. Goodman Fire Fighters Motion Lamp. This cylindrical illuminated display features a translucent outer shade graphically depicting a dramatic fire scene from the mid-20th century,

0014: Vintage 1950s L.A. Goodman Fire Fighters Motion Lamp

Est.

$1,000

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A Pair of Vintage Canadian Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers by Bickle-Seagrave and King Seagrave: A pair of vintage Canadian dry powder fire extinguishers, one manufactured by Bickle-Seagrave Limited and the other by King Seagrave Limited, both from Woodstock, Ontario. These cylindrical metal

0015: A Pair of Vintage Canadian Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers by Bickle-Seagrave and King Seagrave

Est.

$1,000

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Wall Mount Fire Grenade Holder: A vintage wall-mounted or shelf-standing holder, constructed from stained wood with three semi-circular metal wire baskets for holding fire grenades. The wooden component features a rounded top edge

0016: Wall Mount Fire Grenade Holder

Est.

$1,000

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Antique Harden Blue Glass Diamond Quilted Fire Extinguisher Grenade, 'Sans Marque', Late 19th: The Footed Grenade, Pat 1888 An antique blue glass diamond quilted fire extinguisher grenade, dating to the late 19th century. The piece features a globular body with a diamond-patterned (quilted)

0016B: Antique Harden Blue Glass Diamond Quilted Fire Extinguisher Grenade, 'Sans Marque', Late 19th

Est.

$1,000

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A Collection of Vintage Dry Powder Tin Tube Fire Extinguishers: A collection of 6 vintage cylindrical "throw-type" or "dry powder" fire extinguishers, primarily constructed from metal (likely tin or steel) with original paper labels, dating from the late 19th to

0017: A Collection of Vintage Dry Powder Tin Tube Fire Extinguishers

Est.

$1,000

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Antique Embossed 'FIREPROOFING NEW YORK' Glass Bottle, Late 19th/Early 20th Century: An antique clear glass bottle with a faint aqua tint, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, indicated by its manufacturing style including an applied or early machine-made finish. The

0018: Antique Embossed 'FIREPROOFING NEW YORK' Glass Bottle, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Est.

$1,000

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A Collection of Early 20th Century American and Canadian Tin Tubular Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers: This lot consists of five cylindrical vintage dry powder fire extinguishers, primarily metal tubes with lithographed or labeled exteriors, indicative of early 20th-century American and Canadian

0019: A Collection of Early 20th Century American and Canadian Tin Tubular Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers

Est.

$1,000

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Boyer Fire Apparatus Co. Logansport, Indiana Fire Grenade Bottle: A clear glass bottle, identified as a fire grenade bottle from the Boyer Fire Apparatus Co. of Logansport, Indiana. Dating from the early to mid-20th century, the utilitarian design features a narrow

0020: Boyer Fire Apparatus Co. Logansport, Indiana Fire Grenade Bottle

Est.

$1,000

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Vintage Ruby Glass 'FIRE DEPT' Fire Light Lens: A spherical dark red (ruby) glass orb, For Light, It features hand-painted white block letters that read "FIRE DEPT" across its surface. 4" Fitter, 8" Tall

0021: Vintage Ruby Glass 'FIRE DEPT' Fire Light Lens

Est.

$1,000

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Inscribed for 1888 Oneida Fireman's Convention Presented by CJ Wells: An Antique Victorian Meriden Silver Plate Water Pitcher. This lidded metal pitcher or ewer presents an ornate late 19th-century aesthetic with elaborate engraved decoration including floral sprays,

0022: Inscribed for 1888 Oneida Fireman's Convention Presented by CJ Wells

Est.

$1,000

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An Antique Hayward Hand Grenade Fire Extinguisher, No. 40: An antique clear molded glass fire grenade extinguisher bottle, featuring a squat, bulbous body with a highly faceted or fluted design, tapering to a narrow neck. Impressed text around the shoulder

0023: An Antique Hayward Hand Grenade Fire Extinguisher, No. 40

Est.

$1,000

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