Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Vintage Dry

A Collection of Vintage Dry Powder Tin Tube Fire Extinguishers - A collection of approximately 6 vintage cylindrical ”throw-type” or ”dry powder” fire extinguishers, primarily constructed from metal (likely tin or steel) with original paper labels, dating from the late 19th to mid-20th century. The items feature bold graphic designs and text, including brand names such as ”Home Fire, ” ”Chemic Fire Extinguisher, ” ”Eclipse Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher, ” ”Fireen, ” and ”The 'Paralyzer' Fire Extinguisher.” Visible manufacturer information includes ”The Haverhill Fire Appliance Co., Haverhill, Mass., U.S.A., ” ”Safety First Fire Extinguisher Co., Allentown, Penna., ” and ”Fire Paralyser Works, Anaheim, Cal.” Directions on several examples instruct users to ”Throw with force at base of flame with sweeping motion, ” and one label notes a price of ”$3.50.”