03-04-201203-04-2012
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2585BBoston
March 4, 2012 11:00 AMCalender
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Framed Engraved City of Boston Fire Department Certificate of Service

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Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2585BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 04, 2012 11:00AM

Description:

Framed Engraved City of Boston Fire Department Certificate of Service, engraving by J. Eddy after Robert Salmon (Massachusetts, 1775-before 1851),c. 1833, identified in inscriptions, the engraving depicting the fire at the Old State House in Boston (which occurred November 21, 1832); the certificate of service, issued by the Boston Fire Department to firemen who have served seven years, was awarded to Levi L. Warrick, dated January 1, 1833, and signed by Charles Wells, 4th Mayor of Boston, and Samuel F. McCleary, Boston's first City Clerk, (toning, minor stains l.l.),17 3/4 x 12 1/4 in., in original frame with inscribed period label to backing "D. Seawart/Gilder/Boston/1833."
Estimate $100-150

Toning, moisture stains, l.l., frame lacking glass.

Keywords

Boston Fire Department, Engraved City, Massachusetts, Mayor, Old State House in Boston, Charles Wells, Levi L. Warrick, Robert Salmon, Samuel F. McCleary, 4th Mayor, City Clerk