IVES FIRE HOUSE WITH PUMPER.

IVES FIRE HOUSE WITH PUMPER. This is the quintessential firehouse from the late 19th or early 20th century. Without a doubt, the Ives company found and copied an existing firehouse and reproduced in miniature this toy. The clockwork mechanism when activated, a bell rings several times sounding the alarm, and suddenly the front doors burst open, and the fire pumper bolts down the inclined ramp of the firehouse, out into the street, and off to the fire. A large japanned cast iron facade with a wooden cabinet trimmed with cast iron window frames encase the two horse cast iron pumper. In completely all original, very fine condition, with working mechanics, this is a unique and highly sought after toy for collectors. Oftentimes toys of this nature could be too large and bulky, but the somewhat compact size make this an easy toy to display on one’s shelf. Architecturally and aesthetically pleasing replica of a firehouse of days gone by. SIZE: 8-1/2″ w x 12″ h x 16-1/2″ l. Pumper measures 14″ l. CONDITION: Overall very fine all original condition. Remnants of paper label on paper label on roof of firehouse. Aged stress crack to roof, but not offensive or detrimental. 1-12215 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2012

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
	3047	$5,750.00	IVES FIRE HOUSE WITH PUMPER. This is the quintessential firehouse from the late 19th or early 20th century. Without a doubt, the Ives company found and copied an existing firehouse and reproduced in miniature this toy. The clockwork mechanism when activated, a bell rings several times sounding the alarm, and suddenly the front doors burst open, and the fire pumper bolts down the inclined ramp of the firehouse, out into the street, and off to the fire. A large japanned cast iron facade with a wooden cabinet trimmed with cast iron window frames encase the two horse cast iron pumper. In completely all original, very fine condition, with working mechanics, this is a unique and highly sought after toy for collectors. Oftentimes toys of this nature could be too large and bulky, but the somewhat compact size make this an easy toy to display on one’s shelf. Architecturally and aesthetically pleasing replica of a firehouse of days gone by. SIZE: 8-1/2″ w x 12″ h x 16-1/2″ l. Pumper measures 14″ l. CONDITION: Overall very fine all original condition. Remnants of paper label on paper label on roof of firehouse. Aged stress crack to roof, but not offensive or detrimental. 1-12215 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2012 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}