Fire extinguisher bottles are containers that held chemicals.
The bottle was thrown at the base of the fire so the bottle would smash
and release the chemicals - putting out the fire.
Most were made after 1870 and until about 1910.
These bottles are rare since they were made to be destroyed.
They are often ornate and come in striking colors, so they are very sought
after by collectors.
Photo of 3 position rack for the Haywards pleated or diamond panel pint grenades.
Harden Star fire grenade in a rare green color.
Owned by Al & Ginny Way, Email: cd162@usa.net.
Here is the
photo of a rare trade card advertising Harden's Fire Grenades and
showing how to use them: woman banging them together over a fire in her parlor - 2nd
scene shows man throwing one at a fire in his office.
