RARE AND EXCEPTIONAL FIREMAN’S PARADE LAMP.

Late 19th century, American. This rolled sheet iron example in original red paint with hinged swinging handle to be attached to wooden parade staff. Inscribed in white decoupage paper “THE HOOK AND LADDER CO. / WHAT THE FOREMAN SAYS GOES”. The opposing sides fitted with dark red glass panels, one side a hinged door. Each with foil painted image of a fireman beneath which is a scrolling banner inscribed “WHAT THE FOREMAN SAYS GOES”. The lantern roof of sarcophagus form with double semi-circular smoke baffle. Interior of the lantern fitted with a sheet iron oil wick lamp with brass burner within a circular sheet iron fence. SIZE: 13-3/4″ h x 6-1/2″ sq. CONDITION: Glass panels intact. Exterior red paint crusty and amalgamated with areas of weather foxing which now appears white. Otherwise in very good untouched condition. 51859-6 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2280

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2280	$0.00	RARE AND EXCEPTIONAL FIREMAN’S PARADE LAMP. Late 19th century, American. This rolled sheet iron example in original red paint with hinged swinging handle to be attached to wooden parade staff. Inscribed in white decoupage paper “THE HOOK AND LADDER CO. / WHAT THE FOREMAN SAYS GOES”. The opposing sides fitted with dark red glass panels, one side a hinged door. Each with foil painted image of a fireman beneath which is a scrolling banner inscribed “WHAT THE FOREMAN SAYS GOES”. The lantern roof of sarcophagus form with double semi-circular smoke baffle. Interior of the lantern fitted with a sheet iron oil wick lamp with brass burner within a circular sheet iron fence. SIZE: 13-3/4″ h x 6-1/2″ sq. CONDITION: Glass panels intact. Exterior red paint crusty and amalgamated with areas of weather foxing which now appears white. Otherwise in very good untouched condition. 51859-6 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2280 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE AND EXCEPTIONAL FIREMAN’S PARADE LAMP.