Vintage Brass Fire
Vintage Brass Fire
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 VINTAGE LARKIN 2 1 2 GALLON COPPER FIRE EXTINGUISHER 23 Tall IT IS EMPTY  US $69.99
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 Vintage American LaFrance No 0 One Quart Fire Gun Extinguisher w Bracket US $44.95
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 VINTAGE PRESTO EARLY 1900S BRASS FIRE EXTINGUISER MERLITE INDUSTRIES NEW YORK US $9.99
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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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 Vintage Pyrene Copper Brass Fire Extinguisher US $150.00
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 Vintage Elkhart Fire Extinguisher antique brass copper Elk Animal Image head US $157.50
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 VINTAGE 1931 COPPER BRASS FIRE EXTINGUISHER 2 1 2 GALLON BUFFALO FIRE EXT CO US $29.95
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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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 VINTAGE COLLECTIBLE WW II BRASS SOS FIREGUARD FIRE EXTINGUISHER mount bracket US $24.99
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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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 Vintage Brass Fire Extinguisher FRY FYTER CO DAYTON US $19.99
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 Vintage Brass Fire Extinguisher RANDOLPH US $19.99
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 PYRENE 2 QUART BRASS EXTINGUISHER PRESSURIZED TYPE CRASH TRUCK US $75.00
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 Vintage The New Super Fyr Fyter Brass fire extinguisher 1 qt Empty pyrene type US $19.99
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 Vintage BrassNickel PYRENE Soda Acid Fire ExtinguisherEmptyHose AttachedNICE US $9.99
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 VINTAGE ELKHART BRASS MFG CO FIRE EXTINGUISHER ELK ON FRONT US $30.50
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 VintageEmpty Clean1949 Quell Fire Extinguisher Copper and BrassDecorated NR US $89.00
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 Antique Brass 1 1 2 qtfire extinguiser w bracket EMPTY fireman collector US $34.99
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 Antique 1931 DB Smith Indian Fire Extinguisher Darlington Indiana IN Utica NY US $10.50
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 Old Vintage Pyrene Hand Fire Extinguisher from Canada Limited Brass 78496 US $15.00
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 Vintage Antique Brass Randolph Soda Acid Fire Extinguisher No D US $49.99
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 Collectible Guardene Fire Extinguisher US $34.99
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 vintage mini Brass Presto fire extinguisher for Harley Indian Motorcycle Boat US $9.99
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 Vintage Copper Brass BADGERS PONY FIRE EXTINGUISHER Firefighters US $26.02
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 Vintage Antique PYRENE Brass quart fire extinguisher 1 qt w wall mount EMPTY US $26.99
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 VTG Indian Forest Fire Brass Fire Extinguisher D B Smith Co Utica NY Works US $7.99
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 Vintage Pyrene Fire Extinguisher with Bracket brass copper with part of tag US $149.00
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 Antique Vintage Solid Brass PYRENE Fire Extinguisher Heavy Vehicle Type EMPTY US $19.99
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 VINTAGE BRASS FIRE EXTINGUISHERGENERAL QUICK AID FIRE GUARDModel WC 400 US $39.99
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 1940s Tall BRASS Harley MOTORCYCLE Fire Extinguisher US $99.99
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 OLD 40s INDIAN MOTORCYCLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER Arrowhead US $69.99
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 Vintage Elk Hart Brass Fire Extinguisher US $49.95
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 BADGER VINTAGE BRASS AND COPPER FIRE EXTINGUISHER US $169.99
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 OLD 1940s Harley Davidson Brass Fire Extinguisher SALE SALE SALE US $69.99
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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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 1800s ANTIQUE HAND FIRE EXTINGUISHER POSTER AD NEW 1592 US $9.72
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 Antique Brass Fire Extinguisher Electric Table Lamp Vintage US $39.99
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 VINTAGE ELKHART FIRE EXTINGUISHER COPPER WITH BRASS LABELS AND LID US $69.99
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 Vintage Pyrene Fire Extinguisher Brass Auto w Mounting Bracket Quart Size US $19.99
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 Vintage Stainless Steel with Brass Cap Soda Acid Fire Extinguisher Fyr Fyter Co US $45.00
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 2 vintage brass fire extinguisher Kidde VF Fire Gun model 0 I believe empty US $40.00
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 Antique Brass Quick Aid Fire Guard Vintage Rare Empty US $114.00
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 VINTAGE ESSANAY COPPER BRASSSODA ACIDFIRE EXTINGUISHER2 1 2 GALLON US $39.99
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 VINTAGE RED STAR COPPER BRASSSODA ACIDFIRE EXTINGUISHER2 1 2 GALLON US $39.99
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 VINTAGE BRASS FIRE EXTINGUISHERPACIFICSODA ACID2 1 2 GALLON US $39.99
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 VINTAGE PYRENE COPPER BRASSSODA ACIDFIRE EXTINGUISHER2 1 2 GALLON US $39.99
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 VINTAGE FLOAFOME COPPER BRASSFIRE EXTINGUISHER2 1 2 GALLON US $39.99
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 Vintage Stop Fire INCBrass extinguisher and wall mount US $9.99
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 OLD SKOOL HARLEY KNUCKLEHEAD WLA PANHEAD HOT ROD BRASS FIRE EXTINGUISHER US $55.00
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 VINTAGE FYR FYTER FIRE EXTINGUISHER COPPER BRASS SODACID DAYTON OHIO USA OLD US $.01
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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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 VINTAGE FIRE EXTINGUISHER US $75.00
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 VINTAGE MILLER PEERLESS FIRE EXTINGUISHER US $19.99
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 ALFCO VINTAGE FIRE EXTINGUISHER US $9.99
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 Antique Buffalo Fire Extinguisher Copper Brass 2 1 2 Gallon Great Cond EMPTY US $79.95
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 BUFFALO FIRE EXTINGUISHER APPLIANCE DAYTON OHIO COPPER BRASS VINTAGE US $37.95
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 VTG BRASS GENERAL QUICK AID FIRE EXTINGIUISHER MODEL 85 HD WALL BRACKET HANGER US $9.99
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 Stop Fire Inc Vintage Fire Extinguisher US $15.00
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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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 Vintage Ansul Fire Extingusher US $125.00
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 Vintage Wooster Brass The Fyr Fyter Co fire hydrant spanner wrench US $12.95
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 VINTAGE BRASS PYRENE FIRE EXTINGUISHER 14 Long US $99.99
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 pyrene fire extinguisher rare vintage chome brass mint pristine condition US $99.99
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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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 Vintage Pyrene Brass 1 Qt Hand Fire Extinguisher w Mounting Bracket US $82.99
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 Vintage Mighty Midget Fire Extinguisher Brass Metal Chlorobromomthane US $14.99
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 Antique Pyrene Brass Copper With Wood Handle Pump Fire Extinguisher OLD Heavy US $170.95
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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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 Vintage FIRE EXTINGUISHER WILBER Brass Copper 16 empty US $89.00
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 Vintage FIRE EXTINGUISHER Stop Fire Brass Copper 16x 6 empty US $69.95
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Brass Model Trains – Extremely Unique
For the ultimate collector “Brass Model Trains” may be the perfect choice. These toy model trains are made of solid brass and henceforth have an artistic quality to them. Due to the nature of the material the craftsmanship and uniqueness of the pieces are outstanding. However, there is one slight drawback to the Brass Model Trains, the cost. The old saying “you get what you pay for” is not only fact but also the standard. Brass Model Trains are the “Gold” standard of toy model trains. Prices for these trains range upward to $2000 or more and raises the question of are these trains worth collecting. You are about to find out!
It is hard to say what is more important to a collector, appearance or resale value. Brass Model Trains have both. The quality of material, intricate detailing and overall appearance of these models gives the owner pride in the quality of their collection. Some trains in their natural color almost look as if they were made out of gold and that in turn keeps their resale value extremely high. Due to the craftsmanship, look and cost of these toy model trains they are unique within a unique market. The model train collection market is a small niche but to be a niche within a niche makes the Brass Model Trains extremely rare and unique. Collectors like that aspect. The downside of collecting these unique trains is the cost. They can run more than twice the price of a standard composition train. If a collector wants a vintage brass model train he will pay even more than that since they are extremely rare.
Before you begin delving into these beautiful specimens consider the most important element of collecting brass model trains. Think about brass and how time and weather affects it. Now consider the value of your collection and the time and effort that it will require to properly clean, polish and protect your investment. If for some reason you are not able to give your collection enough care it will begin to turn black and on the other extreme, too much polishing will damage the collection. Caring for these pieces of art is a full time endeavor and requires a lot of work.
For many toy model trains enthusiast realism is the key to their entire collection. To the best of my knowledge there has never been a working locomotive that was made out of brass. So as interesting, valuable and decorative as these pieces are they are not typical of a working train and therefore not realistic. What you may want to consider is adding a piece or two of brass model trains to your collection as basically pieces of art to be showcased in you office or home while using a more traditional approach to your toy model train collection. Of course this really depend on what your purpose in collecting the trains is all about. Many collectors like to purchase sets and pieces that never leave the box and are displayed and traded like commodities while other are more like me in that they prefer to build lavish model train scenery layouts that consist of cities, switching yards, trains stations, mountain, etc. Brass Model Trains are very unique and it really depends on the collector’s personality and intentions of whether these models will be a good fit. To each his own, as they say.
By the way, I own one and it is proudly displayed in my office!
About the Author
Michael Weston is a Model Train Expert with over 25 years of collecting experience and has a free special report that he wants to give to you called “7 Model Train Mistakes To Avoid.” For more information on toy model trains and the special report, visit http://www.modeltrainsexpert.com