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1920s-30s Shur-Stop Fire Grenade Extinguisher Kit - Antique 1920s-1930s Shur-Stop Fire Grenade Extinguisher Kit manufactured by International Fire Equipment Corp., West New Brighton, Staten Island, New York. Features the original red painted metal carrying case with black handle, brass latch, and large black, red, and yellow advertising label reading ”FOR FIRE - Shur-Stop Kit - Throw Extinguishers at Base of Flame.” Interior contains six clear glass spherical fire grenades arranged in two rows of three, secured in individual metal holders. These early fire extinguishing devices were designed to be thrown at the base of a fire, breaking the glass containers to release their extinguishing contents. An interesting example of early American firefighting equipment and industrial advertising.Case measures 12” x 10” x 7”.