Firefighting rarities add sizzle to Thomaston Place sale Aug. 23-25

Rare mid-19th century painted leather Boston fireman’s parade helmet. Thomaston Place Auction Galleries image

THOMASTON, Maine – An important collection of firefighter memorabilia and tools will fire up bidding at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries three-day summer sale on Aug. 23, 24 and 25. This auction will also serve up an extensive inventory of paintings, sculpture and folk art from the East, West and around the world. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Vintage ‘Welcome to Wyoming’ signs up for auction

Two like-new ‘Welcome to Wyoming’ signs were recently found in storage. Image courtesy Wyoming Department of Transportation

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) – The Wyoming Department of Transportation is auctioning two “Welcome to Wyoming”’ signs that were recently found in storage.

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Graham Nash/Duane Allman guitar rocks on at $591K

Duane Allman’s circa 1961/1962 Gibson SG solid body electric guitar, which was owned and played by Graham Nash of Crosby, Stills and Nash, sold for $591,000. Image courtesy Heritage Auctions, HA.com

DALLAS – Guitars that were owned, and in some cases also played, by the legendary Graham Nash were among the top attractions as Heritage Auctions’ Entertainment & Music Memorabilia auction totaled $1,934,237 on July 20-21.Continue reading