Vintage Liberty Fire Extinguisher – Wawanesa Mutual Insurance – Prairie Industries – 22"

Excellent piece of vintage Canadian firefighting and insurance advertising. This original Liberty Fire Extinguisher was manufactured by Prairie Industries Limited of Toronto, Ontario for Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, Wawanesa, Manitoba, Canada.

The long cylindrical extinguisher features striking original red, blue and cream graphics with detailed operating instructions, including directions for use on regular fires and chimney fires.

A particularly interesting piece for collectors of Wawanesa memorabilia, Canadian insurance advertising, firefighting equipment, garage décor and vintage industrial pieces.

Details

• Liberty Fire Extinguisher
• Manufactured by Prairie Industries Limited
• Toronto, Ontario
• Made for Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
• Wawanesa, Manitoba, Canada
• Dry chemical type
• Marked weight: 3 pounds
• Approximately 22" long × 2" diameter
• Metal construction
• Original red, blue and cream graphics
• Original operating instructions remain visible
• Vintage Canadian advertising/industrial collectible
• For collectible/display purposes only

Condition

Good vintage condition with plenty of original character. Graphics remain colourful and highly readable. Shows expected age-related surface wear, scratches, scuffs, marks and some oxidation/discolouration.

Untested and sold strictly as a vintage collectible/display item, not as functional fire-safety equipment. Please see photos for exact condition.

Pickup & Shipping Information

Local pickup available in Saskatoon by arranged meet-up. Cash accepted for pickup.

Shipping available across Canada and the United States at buyer’s expense where permitted. Because this vintage extinguisher may still contain its original material, shipping eligibility must be confirmed before shipping.

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