Early 20th Century Copper/Brass Hand-Held Fire Extinguisher (Red Top: The General Mfg. Co., St. Louis) For Sale

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Early 20th Century Copper/Brass Hand-Held Fire Extinguisher (Red Top: The General Mfg. Co., St. Louis)

Name: Early 20th Century Copper/Brass Hand-Held Fire Extinguisher (Red Top: The General Mfg. Co., St. Louis)
Price: 775 USD
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$775

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Copper/Brass Hand-Held Fire Extinguisher (Red Top: The General Mfg. Co., St. Louis).

Great example of early 20th Century hand held … more Copper/Brass Hand-Held Fire Extinguisher (Red Top: The General Mfg. Co., St. Louis).

Great example of early 20th Century hand held fire suppression apparatus.

Great memorabilia artifact to discuss; some have transformed these pieces into lamps, umbrella stands, light fixtures, and other artistic elements that add a bit of historical whimsy.

Copper and Brass Red Top Fire Extinguisher with hose.
The General MFG Co. St. Louis Mo. USA

Discharged.
Inset Handle at bottom of Hand-Held Fire Extinguisher when turned upside-down.
Red Top Screw Cap (have not tried to force open this cap).
Black hose (not sure if original).

Text on Hand Held Fire Extinguisher:
1). Top Label Text on this Red Top Hand Held Extinguisher:
UNDERWRITERS' LABORATORIES
INSPECTED

2 1/2 GALLON HAND FIRE EXTINGUISHER

CLASSIFICATION A-1 N. 314276

2). Middle Label Text on this Red Top Hand Held Extinguisher:
THE RED TOP FIRE EXTINGUISHER

OFTEN REDUCES INSURANCE RATES

MANUFACTURED BY
THE GENERAL MFG. CO.
ST. LOUIS MO. U.S.A.

3). Bottom Label Text on this Red Top Hand Held Extinguisher:
FOR FIRE
TURN UPSIDE DOWN
DIRECTIONS FOR CHARGING
PUT 1 1/4 LBS. BI-CARBONATE OF SODA
IN EXTINGUISHER. FILL WITH WATER TO
MARK ON INSIDE DISSOLVE THOROUGHLY.
FILL BOTTLE HALF FULL COMMERCIAL
SULPHURIC ACID (3 1/2 FLUID OUNCES)
PLACE BOTTLE WITH LOOSE STOPPLE
IN CAGE. SCREW CAP ON TIGHT.

IF USED RECHARGE IMMEDIATELY IF
NOT USED DISCHARGE AND RECHARGE
YEARLY. THOROUGHLY WASH
AFTER USING. RECORD CHARGING
DATE ON ATTACHED TAG.

PROTECT FROM FREEZING

TESTED 350 LBS.

Note: Note about classification numbers: “ A ” refers to the water equivalency of the foam or powder inside the extinguisher. Each number is 1 and 1/4 gallons of water, "1-A" equals about 1 and 1/4 gallons of material.

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Approximate Measurements:
W: 7 1/2"
D: 7 1/2"
H: 23 1/8"

Note: This is a vintage emptied Red Top Brand Soda Acid Brass and Copper Fire Extinguisher manufactured by "The General Mfg. Company of St. Louis, MO. USA".

For Your Information (copied text follows) Regarding a brief Red Top History:
"The “General” Story
The General story begins in 1903, when Harry W. Huthsing
founded the National Belting & Hose Company in St. Louis, MO.
Two years later the firm was incorporated as the General
Manufacturing Co. In 1918 General began to manufacture fire
extinguishers. ... "...the General story, under a variety of names, spanned eight decades
of American fire apparatus industry history." less

Dimensions: 7.5ʺW × 7.5ʺD × 23.25ʺH

Styles: American; Industrial

Period: Early 20th Century

Country of Origin: United States

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Brass; Copper; Rubber

Condition: Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections

Color: Brass

Tear Sheet

Condition Notes: Unsure if original hose replaced (black hose (not sure if original); Unsure if Red Cap has been replaced with same … moreUnsure if original hose replaced (black hose (not sure if original); Unsure if Red Cap has been replaced with same type of period Red Cap or if original Red Cap has been re-painted. Have not attempted to loosen Red Top Screw-Cap; unsure if bottle (that holds foam/powder), lead stopper to bottle, and bottle's cage is within container. Great condition. Discharged. Inset Handle at bottom of Hand-Held Fire Extinguisher when turned upside-down intact. Red Top Screw Cap (have not tried to force open this cap). The hose and nozzle are in good condition. The top is threaded and opens easily. The bottom has an inset handle which is a bit rusty. Overall, it is in beautiful vintage condition. less

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