Hand Grenade Fire Extinguisher
Production date
1880s-1910
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Description
A tinted blue glass bottle made in a mould. "Hardens Hand Grenade Fire Extinguisher" embossed around the middle. Known as the 'Star' Fire Grenade. Top of bottle is broken. Shaped like a hand grenade. Would have been filled with a chemical fluid designed to extinguish fire instantly.
Production date
1880s-1910
Measurements
170mm (height)
Credit line
Gifted by A. Gordon
Accession number
3386/85
Current rights