RARE Antique Vintage \"SODACID FYR-FYTER\" Copper Brass Fire Extinguisher-Polished For Sale

RARE, Very Old!!!! Antique \"SodAcid FYR-FYTER\" Copper & Brass Fire Extinguisher - Polished to Mirror Finish-Beautiful Piece of History!!!!
For your consideration, this is a VERY RARE \"SodAcid FYR-FYTER\" antique vintage copper and brass fire extinguisher and this would make the perfect CHRISTMAS GIFT for any collector of fire fighting history, Americana, Steampunk, or for a fire fighter. This is an extremely rare and its is very old as this one has the patent dates for these antiques and its had the rivet construction along the back and its cap is in excellent condition. I polished this piece of fire fighting history to a mirror finish, including the embossed brass plates. I have provided pictures from every possible angle so that the true condition of this piece of history is completely revealed. This piece of fire fighting history has a few nicks and blemishes because it was used as a tool to fight fires. This is not a REPOP piece.
The antique also can be easily fitted as a beautiful lamp or will be the center piece for any collection in any home, because as the pictures show, the cap unscrews easily.This is a rare, vintage, antique \"SodAcid FYR-FYTER Copper and Brass Fire Extinguisher\" polished to a mirror finish, copper and brass fire extinguisher that dates back to approximately 1908 based on the Underwriter\'s Laboratories Classification Serial Number of \"No-A. 11993\", with the original classification release. This history of this beautiful antique is literally written on the front of the brass plate listing the serial number for U.S. designation. You will not find a better example of fire fighting history anywhere. Anyone who has done research into these pieces of history know that an Underwriter\'s number of just five figures, with this one being a low five figure serial number dates this piece to well over 100 years old. If you collect fire fighting history, steampunk, or antique Americana, this is a cannot miss piece of history.
I have polished this beauty over and over again and as the pictures show, this beauty shines. This antique was manufactured by the very prestigious \"Fyr-Fyter Company,\" out of Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A. This antique extinguisher is especially rare as is depicted in the photographs, the rivets along the backside of this antique are copper. The rivets are in great condition and have been polished to a mirror finish. This antique is 24\" tall, by 8\" wide, by 8\" deep, and it holds 2 & 1/2 gallons.
Overall, given the age of this antique, the condition of this fire extinguisher is in great shape. I have provided as many pictures as allows from all possible angles. Please keep in mind this antique is well over 100 years old and it is a piece of fire fighting history so it will have a few blemishes that include minor dings and few scratches. Also, as the pictures show, the rear copper hanger clip present and in great condition. There are a few minor blemishes and imperfections on this antique so please do not conclude this antique is mint, because any antique fire extinguisher that is mint is a reproduction and not authentic. In addition to a few small blemished, the copper body shines but shows some evidence of being used to fight fires as the liquid that was used to fight fires, has cause some etching on the very bottom of the copper body, but as the pictures show, this beauty shines, shines, shines. It will be the center piece of any collection and is a wonderful conversation piece.
The cap has been completely cleaned and restored, and the copper body is in very good condition. Finally, the brass embossed plates are also shined to a mirror finish. Please look at all the pictures because they tell the true story on the condition of this antique. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE look at the pictures as they will tell you the true story of this beauty. What you see in the pictures is exactly what you will receive and I wrap all antiques in layers of bubble wrap to ensure you receive it in great condition. Even though the copper body and brass embossed plates have been cleaned and polished, they are not in perfect condition because it had over a century of tarnish and crud removed from them. This is a piece of fire fighting history, so it is not in perfect condition!!!!
Because of the difficulties in shipping, even an inactive fire extinguisher outside the United States, I do not ship internationally. Please be aware of this limitation and if you have a shipping address outside the U.S., please do not offer on this antique, as I will be forced to cancel the transaction. This antique would be the center of any collection. This antique extinguisher is also empty as the original ingredients have been removed and this item is not active. Please remember that the extinguisher is EMPTY. Remember to look at the photographs as they tell the true story of this beauty and I have provided as many as possible. Please feel free to ask me any questions that you might have. Thank you for looking and good luck on the sale.