Items Similar to Cast Iron Fire Engine Fire Marker

Cast Iron Fireman Fire Marker

Fire Association of Philadelphia Fire Marker

Mutual Insurance Fire Marker

Vintage Fire Engine Toy Pedal Car with Ladders

Antique Gamewell Cast Iron Fire Alarm Station Radio Telegraph Box 17"

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 5

Cast Iron Fire Engine Fire Marker

About the Item

Painted cast iron horizontal fire marker with a fire engine and initials "U.F." Similar one in the Fireman's Hall Museum. The Fire Association of Philadelphia managed an insurance company bearing the same name. Not all fire engine, hose and ladder companies were able to join the Association due to the prohibitive entrance fee. Also, non-members did not receive any monetary assistance from the Association even though they fought fires and protected the city as much as the member companies. Because of this disadvantage, the non-member companies on August 2, 1860 chartered a new company named the United Firemen’s Insurance Company of Philadelphia. This new company issued a fire mark depicting a steam fire engine which was the latest in technology in the fight against fire. 11" x 8 1/2". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.

Dimensions:

Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Iron

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

unknown

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Reference Number:

Seller: AJ13681stDibs: LU4019341925072

More From This Seller

View All

Cast Iron Fireman Fire Marker

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Unique cast iron fire marker with painted fireman in red coat, horn blowing "FIRE", and hose. Used primarily for advertising purposes, fire marks were used from 1752 to circa 1900. Going back to their early practices, the Philadelphia Contributionship and The Baltimore Equitable Society still issue fire marks. Back stamped "Wilton". The Wilton family has been involved in the metal casting industry since 1892 when Ralph P. Wilton, Sr. began working for his uncle at the Susquehanna Casting Company near Wrightsville, Pennsylvania. At that time, the foundry produced industrial iron castings for other manufacturers. Half a century later, Ralph P. Wilton, Jr. expanded the family business through other ventures, such as Wilton Products (1940) which made cast iron gifts and the Wilton Brass Company (1955) which initially produced industrial brass, aluminum, and iron castings. The company's greatest success occurred in 1963 when Wilton, Jr. developed the formula for a unique aluminum-based alloy called Armetale, which led to a new line of Wilton products. In 1969, the Wilton Brass Company relocated to Mount Joy, Pennsylvania and changed its name to reflect its new direction. Today, Wilton Armetale...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Fireman Fire Marker

$700

Cast Iron Fireman Fire Marker

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Unique cast iron fire marker with fireman, horn blowing "FIRE", and hose. Used primarily for advertising purposes, fire marks were used from 1752 to circa 1900. Going back to their ...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Fireman Fire Marker

$1,500

Fire Association of Philadelphia Fire Marker

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Fire Association of Philadelphia fire marker. Used primarily for advertising purposes, fire marks were used from 1752 to circa 1900. Going back to their e...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Fire Association of Philadelphia Fire Marker

$1,500

Mutual Insurance Fire Marker

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Mutual Insurance Co. fire marker without the 1784. Used primarily for advertising purposes, fire marks were used from 1752 to circa 1900. Going back to th...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Mutual Insurance Fire Marker

$700

19th Century Brown Brothers Cast Iron Boot Jack

By Brown Brothers

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

19th century cast iron boot jack, with jacks on both ends and legs on both sides. Brown Brothers Foundry, patented May 18, 1869. 12" x 5". Collector's p...

Category

Antique 1860s American Antiquities

Materials

Iron

19th Century Brown Brothers Cast Iron Boot Jack

$750

19th Century Cast Iron English Setter Boot Scraper

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

19th century cast iron boot scraper with English Setter. Visual and functional. Period: 19th century Origin: United States Size: 15" H x 18" W x 11" D. Family Owned & Operated Cis...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron English Setter Boot Scraper

$3,500

Vintage 1950s North American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Vintage Fire Engine Toy Pedal Car with Ladders

$500 Sale Price

28% Off

Antique Gamewell Cast Iron Fire Alarm Station Radio Telegraph Box 17"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Gamewell Co wall hanging cast iron fire alarm box. #2462, from Dayton Ohio. Dimensions: 12.5" x 6" x 16.75" (Width x Depth x Height)

Category

Vintage 1910s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Antique Gamewell Cast Iron Fire Alarm Station Radio Telegraph Box 17"

$480 Sale Price

20% Off

Dressmaker’s Hem Height Skirt Marker Beech Skirt Marker

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Dressmaker’s Hem Height Skirt Marker Beech Skirt Marker for measuring the height of a skirt from the floor up . This would have been used in a shop to make alterations to the length...

Category

Vintage 1930s Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Beech

Dressmaker’s Hem Height Skirt Marker Beech Skirt Marker

$554

Antique French Cast Iron Scale

Located in High Point, NC

This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A ubiquitous classic in the home or the market, scales of these dimensions were commonly used to weig...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Scale

$500

Cast Iron Mortar from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A cast iron mortar with a bas-relief band in the center.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Mortar from USA

$3,600

Cast Iron Hand Water Pump

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Hand Water Pump. It depicts a cast iron hand water pump that was originally painted blue and it is hallmarked at the top Sicvumi or Sicvuni.

Category