Fire escape
John Kerr & Co.
Category
Historic Services / Security & fire
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and textile
Measurements
68 mm (Height); 155 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Northwich
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 17121
Summary
Automatic safety fire escape apparatus consisting of a circular metal reel containing a length of rope terminating in two flat canvas loops, the whole attached to the wall by means of a flat metal plate with closed metal hook. Details around the edge of the reel read: AUTOMATIC - DAVY - SAFETY - FIRE ESCAPE. Instructions for use are given within a brown triangle on the front of the reel below which the manufactures name and address reads: JOHN KERR (and) CO (M/C) LTD / Fire Protection and Safety / Engineers / NORTHWICH / Ches.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
John Kerr & Co., manufacturer