Archives International Auctions Auction 82 January 24th, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 82 97 January 24, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Ephemera - Fire Fighting Connecticut 497 497 Pioneer Hook & Ladder Co. 1866 Invitation and Postal Cover for the Seventh Anniversary Sociable Norwalk, Connecticut, 1866. Lot includes 2 pieces: Ornate embossed invitation to the Seventh Anniversary Sociable of the Pioneer Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 of Norwalk, Connecticut, with the name of the invited man at center, with the event to take place on January 24th, 1868, Blue text with beautiful embossed design surrounding print; Lot also includes corresponding Postal Cover, addressed to the invited man, with a vignette of a fire hat and various firefighting implements at top left. Both are in Fine-VF condition. (2) ������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 498 498 Pioneer Hook & Ladder Co. 1871 11th Annual Sociable Invite, Dance Card, and Ephemera Norwalk, Connecticut, 1871. Lot of 4 pieces, all related to the 11th Annual Social of the Pioneer Hook & Ladder Co., to be held at Lockwood’s Hall in Norwalk, Connecticut on December 20th, 1871. Includes: Invitation with ornate embossed logo at center; Address card, Compliments of Pioneer Hook & Ladder Co.; Corresponding Envelope; and Order of Dancing Booklet with blue tassel. All are in Fine-VF condition with toning, some stains, and signs of age. (4) ��������� Est. $140-280 499 499 Second Annual Ball of Rescue Hook& Ladder Co. No. 2, Pair of Firemen’s Ball Tickets, ca. 1850-80s Lot includes two pieces from ca. 1850-90s: Firemen’s Ball Ticket, with name at bottom right, featuring a picture of a rudimentary fire “truck” pulled by a pair of horses, Black text on yellow cardstock, VF condition; Lot also includes a Ticket or Advertisement for the Second Annual Ball of Rescue Hook& Ladder Co. No. 2, to take place at Roth’s New Hall on Monday, November 5th, 1855, Embossed with ornate designs and flanked by allegorical women at left and right, Fine condition with tear at top center and some signs of age. (2) Est. $100-200