Fire extinguisher
Mather and Platt Ltd
Category
Machinery and industrial devices
Date
1926
Materials
Copper
Measurements
770 mm (H)220 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
England
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Coleton Fishacre, Devon
NT 85135
Summary
Patinated tall cone shaped metal (copper) rivetted fire extinguisher with looped handle and small spout. Top mounted release knob attached by chain and within a cage.
Marks and inscriptions
Impressed in metal 'Solution level'. In shaped panel No.26/ Simplex/ Extinguisher/ In case of Fire/ Strike the Knob/ Mather and Platt Ld/ Manchester London and Co/ In oval on base Capacity 2 gallons/ Manufactured 1926/ Tested to 350 lbs.
Makers and roles
Mather and Platt Ltd