Antique Brass Extinguisher
Antique Brass Extinguisher
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 VINTAGE PRESTO EARLY 1900S BRASS FIRE EXTINGUISER MERLITE INDUSTRIES NEW YORK  US $9.99
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 Antique Brass Pyrene Fire Extinguisher US $19.99
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 Antique Vintage Buffalo NY Fire Extinguisher Copper Brass New York US $51.00
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 VINTAGE HAND PUMP PYRENE FIRE EXTINGUISHER US $24.99
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 OLD Antique COPPER brass Kontrol FIRE Extinguisher US $89.99
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 Vintage Elkhart Fire Extinguisher antique brass copper Elk Animal Image head US $157.50
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 Prudential Fire Extinguisher 2 1 2 gal Cooper Brass Port Chester NY US $99.00
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 VINTAGE BRASS HAND FIRE EXTINGUISHER MODEL 85 HD GENDETROIT PACIFIC CORP US $75.00
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 Vintage ANTIQUE Fire Extinguisher BRASS General Mode Soda Acid Empty US $149.99
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 1800s ANTIQUE HAND FIRE EXTINGUISHER POSTER AD NEW 1592 US $9.72
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 ANTIQUE VINTAGE BRASS COPPER FIRE EXTINGUISHER EMPTY INDUSTRIAL FIREMAN TRUCK US $99.99
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 SET 2 VINTAGE FIREFIGHTER FIREMEN POSTER FIRE EXTINGUISHER MEMBER PRINT NEW P270 US $11.95
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 Antique Brass Copper Fire Extinguisher Lamp EXCELLENT CONDITION US $39.99
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 Antique 1931 DB Smith Indian Fire Extinguisher Darlington Indiana IN Utica NY US $10.50
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 ANTIQUE FIRE EXTINGUISHER MADE OF COPPER AND BRASS BEAUTIFUL VERY RARE US $499.95
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 Fire Extinguisher Antique Tetrine by ERO Mfg with mounting bracket US $6.99 |
 OLD Antique COPPER Harvard University Badger Pony FIRE Extinguisher US $200.00
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 Vintage Antique Brass Randolph Soda Acid Fire Extinguisher No D US $49.99
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 vintage mini Brass Presto fire extinguisher for Harley Indian Motorcycle Boat US $9.99
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 ANTIQUE FIRE EXTINGUISHER FYR FYTER 15 Qt Super Model With Wall Mount US $60.00
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 Vintage Antique PYRENE Brass quart fire extinguisher 1 qt w wall mount EMPTY US $26.99
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 ANTIQUE EMPIRE COPPER AND BRASS 24 FIRE EXTINGUISHER 2 1 2 GAL GREAT CONDITION US $12.50
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 Antique Vintage Solid Brass PYRENE Fire Extinguisher Heavy Vehicle Type EMPTY US $19.99
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 Antique Copper Brass Fire Extinguisers 2 QUEEN by Harker Mfg Cincinnati OH US $31.00
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 Antique Copper Brass Fire Extinguiser Lamp QUEEN by Harker Mfg Cincinnati OH US $27.00
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 Buffalo Fire Extinguisher Hand NO L 894310 Brass Patent 2132035 Made in USA US $74.50
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 VERY RARE Historic Antique Essanay Soda Fire Extinguisher Fire Fighting Treasure US $55.00
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 ANTIQUE BRASS STOP FIRE INC HANGING VAPORIZING LIQUID FIRE EXTINGUISHER UNIT US $24.50
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 Antique Collectable International Harvesters 1Qt Brass Fire Extinguisher Empty US $14.99
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 Antique Brass Fire Extinguisher Electric Table Lamp Vintage US $39.99
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 BRASS FIRE EXTINGUISHER US $60.00
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 Antique Brass Quick Aid Fire Guard Vintage Rare Empty US $114.00
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 Brass Fire Extinguisher The Captain Fyr Fyter US $125.00
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 Antique Buffalo Foam Copper Brass Fire Extinguisher Lamp Empty NY USA US $125.00
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 OLD SKOOL HARLEY KNUCKLEHEAD WLA PANHEAD HOT ROD BRASS FIRE EXTINGUISHER US $55.00
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 Antique DEFENDER Brass Copper Fire Extinguisher Schwartz Bros Philadelphia Empty US $79.99
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 Vintage Presto “C B” Fire Extinguisher – Merlite Industries – NY NY FULL US $29.99
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 RARE ALFCO ANTIQUE BRASS HAND FIRE EXTINGUISHER US $80.00
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 Two Empty Antique Brass Fire Extinguishers Pyrene and Buffalo Better Built US $20.95
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 ANTIQUE BRASS STOP FIRE INC LIQUID FIRE EXTINGUISHER UNIT 1959 US $59.95
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 Antique Pyrene Fire Extinguisher empty US $34.99
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 Antique Buffalo Fire Extinguisher Copper Brass 2 1 2 Gallon Great Cond EMPTY US $79.95
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 Antique Essanay Soda Acid Fire Extinguisher US $9.95
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 ELKHART 2 1 2 Gallon Antique Collectable Fire Extinguisher Empty US $245.00
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 Antique Brass Fire Extinguisher For Sale Circa 1930s Pyrene Manf Company NJ US $95.00
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 Vintage Antique Essanay Copper Brass Fire Extinguisher LAMP w 3 way touch US $350.00
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 vintage FYR FYTER brass fire extinguisher SUPER MODELpump type 66788 empty US $75.00
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 ANTIQUE BRASS FIRE EXTINGUISHER CHILDS LAMP WOOD BASE US $199.99
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 ANTIQUE BRASS FIRE EXTINGUISHER BADGERS LAMP WOOD BASE US $199.99
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 Antique Pyrene Brass Copper With Wood Handle Pump Fire Extinguisher OLD Heavy US $170.95
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 EMPTY Old Brass Fire Extinguisher General Quick Aid US $28.88
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 EMPTY Old Brass Fire Extinguisher General Fireguard US $28.88
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 EMPTY Old Brass Fire Extinguisher Fyr Fyter US $28.88
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 Vintage Brass Fire Extinguisher General Quick Aid Fire Guard Model 85 Heavy Duty US $38.99
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 Vintage Brass Fire Extinguisher General Quick Aid Fire Guard Model 95 Heavy Duty US $38.99
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 Vintage Antique Handheld Fire Extinquisher US $35.00
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 vintage FYR FYTER brass fire extinguisher MODELpump no7839 empty bracket US $75.00
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 EMPTY Old Brass Fire Extinguisher US $22.88
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 RARE 1930s EMPTY VTG ANTIQUE BRASS FYR FYTER CAR AUTO FIRE EXTINGUISHER SMALL US $89.95
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 Vintage Antique Old Pyrene Copper Fire Extinguisher US $127.50
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 THE CAPTAIN FYR FYTER EMPTY CARBON TETRACHLORIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE EXTING US $100.00
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 VINTAGE GENERAL SOS FIREGUARD BRASS FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH WALL MOUNT US $63.96
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 Antique Copper Brass Buffalo Fire Extinguisher US $59.99
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 Vintage Pyrene Pump Type Fire Extinguisher Heavy Vehicle Type Brass ca 1920s US $59.97
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 ANTIQUE HARDEN No1 COPPER BRASS FIRE EXTINGUISHER CHICAGO US $49.99
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 ANTIQUE MILLER NON FREEZING PUMP TYPE COPPER BRASS FIRE EXTINGUISHER CHICAGO US $49.99
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 Antique Patent 1903 BADGER SONS brass copper BADGERS FIRE EXTINGUISHER US $199.00
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 Antique Fire Extinguisher Polished Brass US $99.99
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 VINTAGE FIRE EXTINGUISHER SOS DEFENDER SCHWARTZ BROS INCPHILADELPHIAPA US $150.00
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 Antique Copper Brass RARE FIVE GALLON Foamite Fire Extinguisher Old 5 Hose Empty US $550.00
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 Antique MINT American LaFrance Foamite Fire Gun No 0 Fire Extinguisher 1 Quart US $107.89
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 ANTIQUE VINTAGE BRASS GENERAL QUICK AID EXTINGUISHER US $89.99
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 antique gorham indian fire extinguisher brass or copper brush forest backpack US $200.00
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 Antique Copper and Brass Fire King Fire Extinguisher Nice Label Great Decorator US $135.00
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 Antique Copper and Brass Knight Thomas Fire Extinguisher Boston MA Decorator US $135.00
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 ANTIQUE COPPER EMPTY OLD RARE FIRE ENGINE RED FIRE EXTINGUISHER US $164.72
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 Antique Badgers Fire Extinguisher US $145.00
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 Antique Brass Pump Action Fire Extinguisher US $59.95
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 Antique Large WAGON WHEEL FIRE EXTINGUISHER HOSE CART Original 1900s Empty US $1,500.00
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 Vintage Antique Brass Fire Extinguisher Presto CB PM7 by Merlite Industries US $40.00
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Gothic Candlesticks and Antique Lights
Crude candles first saw light of day in the Roman era, but true candles in their present form are only around 1,000 years old. The main ingredients used to make candles were tallow and beeswax, but given their cost candles were considered to be a very expensive luxury. Bayberries were also used as a source of candle wax in certain countries and they were highly appreciated for their bright flame and their fragrance when extinguished, but these were expensive too.
Spermaceti candles are very high quality candles that were first manufactured in 1750, they were made from the waxy solid found inside the heads of sperm whales
Gothic candlesticks were designed originally with just a stem and a knob called a knop. During the William and Mary period designs became more elaborate with polygonal shapes and vertical baluster bases. During the Queen Anne period candlesticks became more delicate, the stems were octagonal and the bases square. Georgian candlesticks on the other hand had baluster stems and octagonal bases. As a result of the Oriental influence, candlesticks started to be decorated with seated figures, animals and flowers. There were also by now glass candlesticks from Waterford which were highly sought after.
By the 18th century, gothic candlesticks had disappeared and candlesticks changed again to become tiered and the number of lights was increased for festive occasions. Eventually Chippendale and Sheraton starting making pieces of furniture with candle holders built in to them.
Antique Lighting Fixtures.
Lighting fixtures in Europe and the Americas progressed over time from simple torches to candlesticks to lanterns until they finally evolved into elegant sconces and candelabras.
In England, where lighting has always been important given the climate, by the 17th century taper holders, torch holders, hanging fixtures, lanterns and candlesticks were all very fashionable. The 18th century saw the revival of designs associated with the William and Mary, Georgian, Queen Anne, Hepplewhite, Chippendale, and Sheriden styles.
In France small simple candils or coronas were developed. Lights were often put on wheels (horizontal not vertical), and wood, copper, bronze, ivory, silver, or rock crystal light crowns were created.
By the 15th and 16th centuries, lights were an integral part of many rooms. Stylized wall sconces with convex oval mirrors were created, as were elaborate crystal and brass pieces.
The neoclassical style of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette appeared in the 18th century with gold and silver candelabras decorated with animals and figures. Dresden porcelain ribbons and flowers were often appliqued on lanterns and sconces.
By the 17th century brass or silver candlesticks, lanterns and sconces were widely seen in the best homes. Silver candlesticks were used in the living room and dining room, brass was used in the rest of the house. Tin or pewter was used in the kitchen and by servants.
Lighting and light fixtures have been very important throughout the history of making as we learned to light up the dark of the night and thus extend the working day. Today this is still true, with the recent decision to phase out the old light bulbs we have used for almost a century in favour of more eco-friendly and energy-efficient lights. It is now even possible to buy energy-efficient Gothic candlesticks !
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