'Waterloo' Fire Extinguisher
Read and Campbell Ltd.
Category
Metalwork
Date
1936
Materials
Brass, Copper
Measurements
710 x 160 mm
Place of origin
London
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Cliveden Estate, Buckinghamshire
NT 766072.1
Summary
One of three copper fire extinguishers, cylindrical with raised circular shapes around the top and bottom. Handle to the top with a short spout and top piece. Four gold coloured plaques running vertically down one side. Embossed picture of a hand striking the top piece of the extinguisher on the third plaque.
Marks and inscriptions
NOT TO BE USED ON / ELECTRICAL FIRES / (printed red on white label-modern)
Makers and roles
Read and Campbell Ltd., manufacturer