Antique TIN TUBE FIRE EXTINGUISHER The RICHMOND CHEMICAL Co. CIRCA 1900

Description

🔶Offered for sale is this Antique Tin Tube Fire Extinguisher
🔶 “The Richmond Chemical Fire Extinguisher,” manufactured by the Richmond Chemical Company, Silver Spring, Maryland in the  early 1900's.
🔶The metal tube measures, 22" long by 2" in diameter, with a metal ring at the top end. gilt type on a red background, great graphics with a Regal Gentleman illustrated at the top.
🔶The directions for use are printed on the tube and reads as follows “Hang on Strong Hook [when not in use]. Pull Down Quickly Thus Opening the Tube. Hurl the Powder Forcibly With Sweeping Motion Into Base of Flames. NEVER SPRINKLE. For Flue Fires: Throw a Few Handfuls Up Any Opening Below the Fire. HARMLESS to Person and Fabric.”
🔶 Also lists Orignal Price $ 3.00 of extinguisher
🔶Normal age wear with a few dents and scrapes, overall condition good.
🔶Judging by the weight it definitely feel full and never discharged.
🔶I realize it must be shipped and handled very carefully.. I put condition as “used” though I don’t think it has been opened.
🔶 I also would advise NOT to use this… Only for collecting.
🔶Will pack well to ensure no problems
🔶 Please study all pictures as they are part of the description.
🔶If you have any questions feel free to message us through eBay messenger and we usually respond very quickly!
Thank you!
KJS Distribution