Vintage Elkhart Brass 211 Fire Nozzle Playpipe 30 Underwriters Hose Handles

  

Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic antique Elkhart Brass Mfg. Model 211 Underwriters Fire Hose Playpipe Nozzle. This heavy-duty 30-inch piece of firefighting history features its original tight cord-wrapped that's broken, grip barrel and dual integrated cast-brass bracing handles at the base. The swiveling 2-1/2 base collar features clear, crisp factory stampings reading. A 211 PLAYPIPE UL LISTED 434M ELKHART BRASS MFG.

Length: Exactly 30 inches from tip to base. Threading: 2-1/2 internal female swivel coupling threads are clean, sharp, and undamaged. Patina: Features an incredible, authentic dark verdigris/aged oxidation patina across all brass and copper components. Uncleaned to preserve historic look. Cord Wrap: dry rotting showing minor light fraying at the top knot consistent with actual age and deployment. Broke once it's very frail. Structurally sound with no major cracks or structural damage. Removable discharge tip turns but remains tightly fitted. Perfect addition to any firefighting memorabilia collection, or as an incredible industrial design decor piece.

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