Vintage Essanay Soda and Acid fire extinguisher by the Pyrene Manufacturing Company of Newark, New Jersey. This 2.5-gallon hand extinguisher features a classic copper body with a prominent brass front plate containing detailed charging and maintenance instructions. The piece retains its original red-wrapped hose and top handle, showcasing a heavy aged patina with verdigris and oxidation that adds to its authentic industrial character. Ideal as a rustic decor piece or for collectors of firefighting memorabilia, it displays the Underwriters' Laboratories inspection plate and a riveted vertical seam. Empty and sold for display purposes only.
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