August 29-30, 2018 Fine Art, Asian & Antiques
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/30/2018
Antebellum coin silver fireman's presentation trumpet from Savannah, Georgia. Presentation reads "Presented by the Savannah Fire Department to Tho. Purse, Chief Engineer as a token of Esteem for his faithful services. May, 1854". Few fire department items from the south survived the Civil War, making this a rare item. 25 toz. From the Ray Bentley Collection.
Condition: (Very Good - Excellent).
Item Dimensions: 20 - 3/4" x 8 - 3/4".