Steve Ahlwardt's Hydrant Collection |
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1650b |
1650cPhotos ©2002 | Flip lid style hydrant, Hinckley & Co., San Francisco ca. 1860. |
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1678 | 1678b | Shown is the wooden pattern for a miniature decorative hydrant made by M. Greenberg's Sons. It was perhaps awarded to honor certain employees, or given to preferred customers. 8 inches tall. |
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1679 | Rich Company ashtray, promotional item. |
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1680 | Rich Valve model 850 salesman's sample, made of porcelain, 12 inches tall. |
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1677 | M. Greenberg's Sons "horse ball" hydrant. Ball atop hydrant was used to tie horses from a time when horses pulled fire apparatus. Hydrant vintage is ca. 1900, based on the gussets around the base of the barrel. |