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1853 MOBILE, ALABAMA FIREHORN

Offered by: Kelly Kinzle Antiques

Description
Presented to Charles P. Gage, Esq., Foreman, Mobile Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1 as a testament of the confidence and respect reposed in him by the company. Nov. 21st, 1853

Unmarked
Mobile, Alabama
20.5” x 8.5”

A rare pre-Civil War southern trumpet. Charles Gage served the Mobile Fire Department for many years. According to the Mobile Register: “his funeral procession in 1868 was headed by the Fire Department Band, followed by the members in uniform of the Fire Department with their colors furled and draped in mourning; and the delegates of the Fire Department Association of which the deceased was President ……”

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1853
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	580472

Dimensions

W.	20.5 in;	H.	8.5 in;
W.	52.07 cm;	H.	21.59 cm;

Message from Seller:

Kelly Kinzle grew up helping his parents Dorothy and Donn in their antique and auction business in Duncansville, Pennsylvania. As a young man, he founded his own business and moved to New Oxford, Pennsylvania with his partner Paralee Winstel in 1990. Their business is located in the old bank building on the historic town square. P: 717.495.3395