Extinguisher, Fire

Fire extinguisher. Cylindrical copper fire extinguisher with a large brass plaque on its front. Domed top capped with a circular handle. Circular metal tag stamped with the number "14" hangs from the handle. Thin wire wrapped around left side of circular handle, likely for attaching the annual service tag referred to in the instructions on the plaque. Additional handle positioned slightly lower on rear of dome. Short rubber hose with a metal nozzle attached to a spout on right side of the dome. Plaque reads:

Underwriters' Laboratories
Inspected
2 1/2 Gallon Hand Fire Extinguisher
Classification A-1 No. 374932

Tested 350 lbs.

Detroit Fire Extinguisher
Made in U.S.A.

To Start
Turn Bottom Up

To Charge
Fill Extinguisher with water up to mark on inside
Into water dissolve 1 1/2 lbs. bi-carbonate soda
Fill bottle half fill (4 fluid ozs) sulphuric acid
- Insurance Requirements -
Protect from freezing--screw cover on tight
If partially used clean thoroughly and recharge
Discharge and recharge yearly
Record date last charged on card attached.

Detroit Fire Extinguisher Service Co.
4001 Sixth Avenue
Detroit, Mich.