Sold for A$151
Star (Star) / Hardens Hand Grenade // Fire Extinguisher. Pontilled base. Miscellaneous Cobalt Round glass fire extinguisher. Burst or Shear lip. Pontilled base. Cobalt Blue. Pint. 169 mm. 1870s-1880s
Excellent. Original cement in top has been drilled to drain the contents. Top is very chipped all the way around but these early ones were very crudely made and were meant to be thrown at fires and smashed so difficult to say the chipping is not just part of the making. A bit of residue inside. Minor marks outside. Nice pontil to base. Great piece of glass. Grade: 8.8 Estimate: $150 - 200
