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The 30th Annual Florida International Antique Fishing Tackle Show organization registered in the State of Florida. The purposes of the Club are
Daytona Beach, FL— “The Florida International” is slated to be held be held to enhance and promote the collection, preservation and knowledge of old or
in Daytona Beach, February 26-28, 2021. Join antique tackle collectors from antique angling memorabilia and the history of tackle produced in Florida and
around the world for tackle collecting’s second largest show! “Tackle Trading to assist other groups and organizations with similar goals. In order to enhance
in Paradise” takes place at the Plaza Resort and Spa, 600 N. Atlantic Avenue, the knowledge of these subjects, the collection and preservation of examples
Daytona Beach. of fishing tackle is to be encouraged for the benefit of present and future
Florida Antique Tackle Collectors sponsors three exhibitions each year generations.
throughout the State of Florida. Club Members bring historical displays from Anyone who shares an interest in old or antique fishing tackle is encouraged
their collections of old fishing tackle and also bring old tackle to trade among to join the FATC. Contact any Club officer or member for additional information.
themselves. The public is invited to attend. For hotel reservations and information call 1-866-500-5630
Shows are open to the public. Admission is $5 for adults - children are Don’t forget our famous SATURDAY NIGHT AUCTION!
admitted for free. Free appraisals are available. For show information or registration call 386-527-4338 or email:
Florida Antique Tackle Collectors, Inc. is a not for profit, member supported Theporterguy1@gmail.com

Fire engine whiskey decanters have been
Decanters advertised as “ready to put the fires out,” but

Continued from Page 1 the fires referred to were, probably, more
psychological than flaming.
But cognac and single malt Jim Beam’s historic fire engine decanters
Scotch whiskey have been, boast minute details such as hubcaps,
historically, sold in stoppered headlamps, and pipes connecting the water
decanters for centuries, mainly tank to the steam chamber. Although primarily
for advertising purposes. The made of ceramic with plastic accessories, these
main reason to put whiskey in Beautiful, 1923 Ahrens-Fox fire engine (from Fire Engine Series 1981 F.D.N.Y. decanters are detailed enough to capture the
a decanter is for sales appeal No. 5 Ski Country) decanter that originally held Kentucky straight imagination of fireman and collectors.
and style, and the volume found bourbon whiskey. This decanter sells for $100 empty. Fortunately for collectors, Jim Beam
in a whiskey decanter is often decanters are affordable. Issued in 1981,
equivalent to a standard bottle of whiskey (many decanters held Beam’s 1923 Ahrens-Fox fire engine decanter, in empty condition,
750 ml of 80 proof, Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey). is valued at $100. This decanter holds special meaning for some
A decorative whiskey decanter brings style and “good taste” American collectors since Ahrens-Fox
to anyone’s home bar. Clear whiskey decanters also show off Fire Engine Company was an
the clarity of the whiskey. But, for the most part, the purchase of Ohio-based fire engine
whiskey in a decanter is truly a decorative purchase, which, in manufacturer.
the case of collectors becomes the means of a wonderful decanter Not all Jim Beam fire
collection for engine decanters depict
home, office, or motorized decanters.
party den. One of the company’s
Decorative best-looking whiskey Jim Beam 1982 “Red Fire Engine” whiskey decanter
decanters, which decanters was its No. that is valued at $50.
have various 313 decanter, depicting a 1867 Mississippi fire engine. This
shapes, sizes, and decanter was issued in 1978 and, today, is valued at $60.

1924 Mack Bulldog fire department engine No. 4 empty designs (teardrop, To some degree, the popularity of collecting Jim Beam
ceramic whiskey decanter that is valued at $100. square, round, fire engine decanters has waned. Baby Boomers were the
large, small, generation that was known
crystal, stainless steel, old, and new), have traditionally been made as “collectors,” and, Mooseheart FD Kentucky whiskey
of both clear and colored glass or crystal. Since the shapes and today, this generation of decanter, issued in 1974, that is valued
sizes are practically endless, collectors look for unusual decanters collectors is selling off at $45.
or decanters that reflect their hobbies or profession. its collections. But
One of the most sought after decanter collections is Jim Beam’s this is actually
historic fire vehicle decanters, which focused on historic fire good news. Just
engines. These decanters are cross-collectible since whiskey as fire is used to
collectors, decanter collectors, and fire truck collectors all search burn forest land,
for them. leading to a rebirth
A fire engine (also known as a fire truck, fire lorry, or fire of the forest, so too
appliance) is a vehicle primarily designed for firefighting one generation selling its collectibles leads to another generation of
operations. The terms “fire engine” and “fire truck” are often used collectors.
synonymously. The primary purpose of a fire engine is to transport Jim Beam fire engine decanters will never become extinct
firefighters to a fire scene, provide water with which to fight a fire, as long as men like to drink and little boys dream of becoming
and carry other firefighting equipment as needed. firemen.