Patent Model - Improvement in Water-Heaters for Fire-Engines
Maker and role
Peter Kafer, Patentee
Joseph de Lacy, Patentee
Production date
Jan 07 1868
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Media/Materials
Wood, copper, steel, paint
Measurements
3 3/4 x 15 1/2 x 4 3/8" (9.5 x 39.4 x 11.1cm)
Description
The object of Kafer and De Lacy's invention "is to effect more simple and ready means for the extinguishment of fires in cities and towns, by supplying the steam fire-engine boiler with water already heated to near the boiling point before it is started from the engine-house..." (Patent Number 73,015)
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Object number
2015.14.807a,b
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