Brookfield/Elm Grove Monthly
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SEPTEMBER 2013 Page 6A • Freeman Brookfield & Elm Grove New York firefighting memorabilia value stays hot Q. My brother and I were not successful in finding a value on our greatgreat-grandfather's items. Born in 1836, Joseph L. Perley was a New York fireman. – M.L., Waukesha BARBARA EASH Antiques Appraised A. When seeking value on such items, certain factors are earned and of utmost importance. The provenance, original condition and historical value rate very high. Sentimental value, unfortunately, has to be excluded. Value is linked to the amount interested buyers are willing to pay If . there is no demand, there is no monetary value. Your museum-worthy articles have international appeal, especially to New York firefighting memorabilia collectors. This era was before the invention of the breathing apparatus and firefighters earned the name "smoke eaters." Immersed in soot, they would collapse from both smoke inhalation and extreme exhaustion. For one fire in 1856, Mr. Perley was credited as "the bravest," when 12 persons were rescued. By 1865, New York's professional fire department was created, changing from amateur to professional fire defense methods. Perley continued to merit the highest respect, even when the department got caught up in Tammany Hall New York politics. New York claims to be the foremost volunteer fire department; its tough fire prevention laws are legendary When the Civil War . Fireman's badges cannot be purchased. However, entire books have been written about the high price of ownership. Joseph L. Perley's photograph with the attributed brass, working trumpet used in the line of service. The jockey-style parade helmet embossed with "Engineer J.L.P." is not part of this collection. was imminent, firefighters like Joseph Livermore Perley volunteered. He died of natural causes in 1908 after a long dedication to the New York Fire Department. Appointments included First Bureau-chief engineer and eventually Fire Department commissioner president. Have an item for appraisal? If you have an item you'd like to be appraised, mail entries to Waukesha This fire trumpet height is 16 inches with etched dedicatory date of 3/15/1862. This was the only way comrades could hear the foreman's commands. It is more This gold cane handle is hollow with magnificent engraving and gold flecking on mother-of-pearl insets. It rare and desirable than silver examples. was presented to J.L. Perley by Chief Schannell in San Francisco on Sept. 25, 1874. Only a person of highest esteem would receive such an extraordinary gift. The total value of above items is $10,000. Insurance value should be more. The auctioneer's hammer could come down much higher if consigned to a distinguished auction house that specializes in rare antiques. Antique Shop, 1427 E. Racine Ave., Unit E-2, Waukesha, WI 53186. Send sharp, well-lit photos of front, back and underside of your item, and measure- ments are important. List any known history or even hearsay, length of ownership and all markings, even partial ones. Include your name, address and phone number. No photos can be returned and no purchase of antiques will occur. (Barbara Eash is a member of the Certified Appraisers Guild of America, specializing in appraisals of antiques and collectibles and has extensive experience writing and speaking about antiques.) Elmbrook School District's composite ACT score drops in 2013 233237001 BROOKFIELD – Both Brookfield Central and Brookfield East high schools have been powerhouses for standardized testing scores in recent years, and while the results for 2013 remain strong, East's composite score decreased while Central's went up slightly. According to a news release from the Elmbrook School District, Brookfield East's 2013 average ACT composite score was 25.3, and Brookfield Central's composite was 24.5, which created a composite score of 24.9 for the Elmbrook School District, a dip from the 2012 district composite of 25.4. Student participation increased from 84.5 percent in 2011-12 to 87.4 percent in 2012-13, which was an all-time high percentage rate. Brookfield East's 2012 average ACT composite score was the highest in Waukesha County last year at 25.8; and Central's was 25.1, which created a record 25.4 district-wide composite score. In 2011, East's composite score was 25.3; Central's was 25.0. "We are encouraged by the increased participation rate and sustained achievement results," said Superintendent Mark Hansen in the release. "Through their ACT participation, the class of 2013 reflects our shared value of a post-secondary education, and their overall achievement earned the 2013 graduates over $4.5 million in post-secondary scholarships, which is the most Be Prepared..Not Scared WISCONSIN'S ALL-TIME LEADING SALES GROUP! MARK PATTON JAMES RICCABONI PAT BITTERBERG STEVE BAUMAN accumulated by any Elmbrook class." The ACT exam assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level coursework. "Historically, Elmbrook has outpaced its benchmark districts across the state in both participation and composite score. 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