Antique Fire Extinguisher

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Posted by Ladybug1029

15 years ago

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I believe the fire extinguisher is made of tin and painted to look like brass on both ends and painted green on most of the tubular case. The extinguisher is full and doesn't have a pressurizer. The directions on it read:Jerk from hook and throw contents forcibly with sweeping motion into base of flame. There is an insignia for Dirigo Fire Extingusiher and a price of $1.00 is listed on the bottom.

Category General Antiques and Collectibles

Medium tin

Distinguishing marks The Thomas Laughlin Company, Portland, ME

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item 21" L, Tube Shaped, 2 1/8" Diameter

Date Period 1922

History Found in my mothers garage, the company that made it appears to have made a swivel anchor, I believe it was a hardware store in existence from the early 20th century, located in Portland,Maine

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Price Paid (If known) unknown

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