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Trumpet head scale. Shows age still has the ring hangers please see photos. It is approximately 19 high with an 8 diameter bell end. 1 of paterson by the neptune guard of newark oct.
Presentation trumpets were awarded to firefighters in honor of their service or between fire companies during visits competitions and musters. Red paint on inside of mouthpiece and on inside of bell. Black painted tin trumpet with gold painted inscription on rim of flared bell.
This silver plated speaking trumpet was presented to the firemens exempt association by the liberty steam fire engine company both of paterson new jersey in 1890. The center portion of the trumpet bears an inscription inside a sh ield shaped frame that reads presented to passaic engine co. Zophar mills 1809 1887 served as assistant engineer of the new york volunteer fire dept.
Up for auction is an authentic fireman speaking trumpet if im not mistaken it is made of pewter with silver plating which is flaking off. This brass trumpet dates from the 19th century. This is one beutiful piece of craftsmanship it is entirely hand etched with a fire helmet horse drawn type steam pumper a ladder pike pole and ax and tons of flowers and scrolls.
Shows some green spots age spots has a dent but over all in great shape. Fire mans pewter ceremonial trumpet255this solid pewter ceremonial fire trumpet with included gold braided cord is perfect to honor our hardworking firefighters. Presentation trumpets were awarded to firefighters in honor of their service or between fire companies during visits competitions and musters.
This also left no way of communicating between firefighters on the scene of a fire. The trumpet has small bands around the mouthpiece and bell but lacks any engraving or adornment. Hand crafted in the usa and also known as a speaking trumpet or meg.
The best way to do so was through a speaking trumpet. However early crews from the 1800s had the right idea. 30th 1876 frank daly capt.
The bell of the trumpet features an engraving of a steam fire engine on one side and an engraving of an overlapping firemans hat trumpet hook and fire swab on the other.