Bellport Fire Department Appraisal

Bellport Fire Department Commemorative Champagne Flute (2000 Millennium)

This is a specialized champagne flute manufactured as a commemorative souvenir for the Bellport Fire Department. The piece is constructed from clear, machine-molded glass and stands as a tall, narrow flute-style vessel. The bowl features a prominent gold-tone screen-printed emblem of the Bellport Fire Department, utilizing a Maltese cross design with a central 'FD' cipher. The emblem is flanked by banners containing the departmental mottos: 'Proud to Serve' at the top, 'The Courage to Act' on the left, and 'The Ability to Perform' on the right. A unique and defining physical characteristic is the stem, which is sculpted into the vertical digits '2000,' signifying its production for the millennium celebrations. This stylized stem provides a tactile texture and acts as a pedestal for the tapered bowl. The glass showcases high clarity with no immediate signs of chips, cracks, or glass sickness, though typical shelf wear on the base is expected. The gold-tone printing appears well-preserved with little to no visible rubbing or loss of pigment. This item falls under the category of local community memorabilia and specialized glassware, likely produced in limited quantities for a specific gala or departmental anniversary event at the turn of the century.