Bourbon Copper & Brass Co. - Cincinnati, OH Part 3
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Much variation can be found in this style of O.D. rib insofar as proportions and diameters.
What sets this style apart from the others is:
the sharp edge of the O.D. rib
the large difference in barrel diameters above and below the O.D. rib.
These hydrants are also divided into multiple sections based on bonnet style and size.
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This first section has hydrants with the old style 9" O.D. bonnet version
(see side view) that has patent dates cast onto
the rim as shown in this top view.
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2133 Nozzles: 1x 3"
Location: Ohio Photo: © 2004, E. Masminster |
0743 Nozzles: 2x 2½"
Location: owned by J. Harrison Photo: © 2000, J. Anderson |
1379 Nozzles: 2x 2½" swing gated
Location: Ed M. collection Photo: © 2001, J. Anderson |
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This next section has hydrants with the new style bonnet in the smaller 8¾" O.D.
and a 2 nut bonnet top.
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1863 Nozzles: 1x 2½"
Location: Eugene N. collection Photo: © 2004 E. Newbry |
1032 Nozzles: 2x 2½"
Location: John A. collection Photo: © 2001, J. Anderson |
0741 Nozzles: 3x 2½" |
0011 Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4½"
Location: Missouri Photo: © 1999, M. Dieckman |
These have the smaller 8¾" O.D. and a 2 nut bonnet top as above;
but also have a bolt-on 2 hose nozzle swing gate assembly and, if present, a non-gated pumper nozzle.
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1037 Nozzles: 2x 2½" Bonnet top: 2 nuts
Bonnet: 8¾" O.D., taller w/patents |
1036 Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4½" (not gated)
Bonnet top: 2 nuts Bonnet: 8¾" O.D., taller w/patents |
1035 Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4½" (not gated)
Bonnet top: 2 nuts Bonnet: 8¾" O.D. |
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The Bourbon "odds & ends" are shown below. These are the exceptions to most Bourbon hydrants.
Each is markedly different from each other and from the rest of the hydrants shown on these
three pages.
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2120 Nozzle: 1½" Bonnet: 2 nut top
Size: 5.25" barrel O.D. above ground line rib Note: mfr. embossing on smooth barrel
& bonnet |
0745 Nozzle: 3", screw-in Bonnet top: 4 nuts
Bonnet: 8¾" O.D. Note: no O.D. rib and smooth barrel
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1729 Note: Flush Hydrant w/smooth barrel Bonnet top: 2 nuts
Source: 1925 literature |
1737 Nozzles: 2x 2½" Bonnet top: 2 nuts
Bonnet: 8¾" O.D. Note: 2 pc. barrel w/4 bolt flange
Location: Kentucky |
These hydrants each have a rather unique hourglass shaped barrel. Note that one
of them is dated.
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1915 Nozzles: 2x 2½" Bonnet top: 2 nuts
Bonnet: 8¾" O.D. Note: dated 1915
Location: John A. collection Photo: © 2003, J. Anderson |
1258 Nozzles: 2x 2½" Bonnet top: 2 nuts
Bonnet: 8¾" O.D. Note: diff. bonnet style |
2132 Nozzles: 2x 2½" (leaded-in), 1x 4" (bolted on)
Bonnet top: 2 nuts
Bonnet: 8¾" O.D.
Location: Ohio Photo: © 2004, E. Newbry |
1922 Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4"; all bolted on
Bonnet top: 2 nuts
Bonnet: 8¾" O.D.
Location: Ohio |
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