Fire grenades were made of thin glass, allowing it to shatter easily; some were plain glass orbs, while others were embossed with designs; bands, medallions and quilting gave a more ornamental look. Hayward’s made effective use of illustrations in their newspaper advertisements. Antique S.F. The grenade manufacturers weren’t shy about claims attested to in their advertisements.
Strain the drink mixture into the glass and serve. This promotion cannot be applied to past orders.Login or create an account to easily access your purchases, custom products, recently viewed items, and more!Make your next social gathering a festive time with your own cool Hand Grenade Drinking Glasses (8oz Pint Glasses). It wasn’t until 1954 that NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) stated in its Fire Protector Handbook that the “hand grenade fire extinguisher was no longer acceptable to the Underwriters Laboratory.” Aside from the dangers from broken glass, the carbon tetrachloride decomposed at high temperatures producing a toxic gas, Phosgene.Vintage fire grenades hold an attraction for many collectors. 3. Those interested in collecting glass would enjoy these rather unusual fire extinguishers, for their variety of shapes and sizes; common shapes were bulbous, teardrop and round; they could also be in the form of a rolling pin.
Fill a pint glass halfway with a stout such as Guiness. Some have been discovered, while clearing out old factories, barns and garages.
This heavy-duty glass decanter is shaped like a hand grenade that holds 17 oz of whiskey or your favorite flammable spirits. The grenade was thrown at the base of the fire so the glass would smash and release the chemicals - putting out the fire. In one such example, two young girls were confidently attacking a fire, in what appears to be the parlor of a Victorian era home, with the grenade extinguishers, although the blaze appeared out of control; the text below stating with the use of their grenade; “….fire cannot exist for a moment.” The price, $10 per dozen.
You'll find thousands of styles of designs to choose from, including sports themes, family names, holidays (like Cinco de Mayo and St. Patrick's Day), pop culture and more.
Another popular illustration depicted a watchman, armed with a basket, similar to those used in carrying milk bottles, filled with fire grenades, attacking a fire he discovered while on his rounds. Back then there were no bucket brigades or fire hoses.
Their vivid colors and interesting shapes allow them to display well.
Collecting pieces from specific manufacturers holds great appeal; some of the rather ornate models address the interests of those fancying Victorian items. Text highlighted the popularity and effectiveness of their products. This 6” tall amber fire grenade was manufactured in France. FAST 'N FREE. A mint S.F. c1871-1890 CraftyByNatureStore.
In 1863, the first patent for the fire grenade was awarded.
Offered by mallaubzustaub605, eBay seller from Germany.According to some historians, the fire grenade had its roots reaching back to time of the Roman Empire. A smaller example, stands just under 4”; has a fractured texture look, with shades of green running through it.
The concept was simple; the glass orb shattered on contact and the contents, as it spewed onto the flames, vaporized into fire extinguishing gas. $800.00. Maybe the lip is too smooth, or on some, the seam runs the entire length of the glass grenade, whereas the originals might have applied necks with the seam stopping at the shoulders of the piece. Direct from Great BIG Canvas! Hayward, located on Broadway in New York City, found many customers among the city’s residents for their ‘Hand Fire Grenade.’ Harden’s Star Fire Grenade was one of the most popular brands. This 6-inch-tall amber model was manufactured in Paris and marketed under the brand of L’Incustomable and has four embossed circles.
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