AMER AUGUST 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/24/2015
FIRE PUMPER PARADE LANTERN.American mid 19th century. Silver plated brass with gilded eagle finial. Wheel cut acid etched lenses, two of which are cased glass, one blue with a geometric and foliate design, one red with the numeral "1" at front Two clear lenses, one with fire pumper cut and etched, the other clear lens bearing an eagle landing on a bough. An impressive, intact piece of early fire fighting memorabilia. SIZE: 23" l x 9" d. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Very good condition. Burner is electrified. 49055-83 DH (2,500-3,500)
