Harden Glass Fire Grenade, circa 1885
THF188519 / Harden Glass Fire Grenade, circa 1885
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Artifact Overview
Glass fire grenades, like this one, were a common type of fire extinguisher used in the 19th century. The glass globe was filled with liquid chemicals intended to suppress a small fire. The user hurled the grenade at the base of the fire and, ideally, the glass broke open and the liquid extinguished the flames.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Fire extinguisher
Date Made
circa 1885
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
30.1495.31
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Wire
Color
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 in
Diameter: 4.25 in
Inscriptions
Hardens Hand Fire Extinguisher Grenade
Patented No.1 Aug. 8 1871 Aug 14 1883
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