$444
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." Toning, moisture stains, l.l., frame lacking glass.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-03-04
