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1940s Antique Portable 1-2-3 Fire Extinguisher & Mount, Boka Manufacturing Corp

$ 105.32

Availability: 100 in stock

Description

Vintage circa 1940s 1-2-3 Liquid Chemical Fire Extinguisher by Boka Manufacturing Corp made in Philadelphia, PA USA. Has original holder/mount. The holder measures 7" x 1 1/4" and the extinguisher measures about 6 1/4". Back in the day, it would have likely been installed in a vehicle or motorcycle to act as the first-line of protection in an accident. It reads, "1-2-3 TRADE MARK FIRE EXTINGUISHER DIRECTIONS 1. TURN NOZZLE AND VALVE DOWNWARD.  2. TURN VALVE 1/4 TURN TO RIGHT.  3. DIRECT SPRAY AT BASE OF FIRE. TO REFILL SEE YOUR DEALER. MADE IN U.S.A. BY BOKA MANUFACTURING CORP. PHILA., PA.
I'm not sure if it's ever been discharged. Pictures show condition.  I've had difficulty finding substantial articles on this little thing or the company that made it.  Seems they've been around since early 1900s but changed names through the years.
I'm not in a rush to sell this at all.  i like it and it's a funny little talking point when people see this old mini fire extinguisher mounted in my kitchen. But since i already took the pictures and did the research I'm merely putting it out there for sale at an offer i shan't refuse. Others like this have sold for much less & perhaps you'll be able to find one for less than what I'm asking.
I'll always give you a lower price if you're interested in multiple items with combined shipping. Feel free to inquire what kind of deal we can make.  PLEASE HOLD on final payment until after you've requested a new invoice total.
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