The Ultimate Valentine's Edit Sale
Tue, Feb 10, 2026 12:00PM EST
Lot 319
Antique Hand Painted Bardfield Mutual Fire and Flood Insurance Sign
Estimate: $900 - $1,200
Starting Bid
$300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Striking vintage hand painted wooden sign advertising Bardfield Mutual Fire and Flood insurance, featuring a central image of a firefighter’s helmet with fire and architectural imagery above. Lettering reads Bardfield Mutual Estd 1882 Fire and Flood with additional text noting rescues and salvages carried out by contract. The sign is richly decorated with bold colors, gold highlights, and scrolling accents, giving it strong folk art and Americana appeal. The reverse shows mounted wooden rails, suggesting wall display. A rare and eye-catching piece well suited for collectors of advertising, insurance memorabilia, or antique folk signage.
Dimensions
H:35in L:24in
Condition Report
Overall good vintage condition. Surface wear, paint loss, and patina consistent with age and display. Minor scuffs and edge wear present. Reverse shows wear from handling and mounting. Structurally sound.
antique sign, insurance sign, fire and flood sign, folk art sign, painted wood sign, advertising memorabilia, Americana decor, vintage wall art, collectible signage, historic sign
Available payment options
Shipping
For shipping assistance, we recommend contacting the following trusted professionals:
UPS Store: Phone 954-963-7134 Email store0288@theupsstore.com website
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Alternatively, we can provide additional recommendations for third-party shipping
services. All items will be shipped within 10 business days after payment has cleared.
Items must be picked up within 10 business days following the auction. Items not
collected within this timeframe will be placed in storage at a fee of $10.00 per item per day.