Vintage presto mini fire extinguisher for motorcycle boat car - $25
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This item is a vintage brass "Presto" mini fire extinguisher, likely manufactured by Merlite Industries around the 1940s.
Historical Use: These small, handheld extinguishers were often used for electrical or small fires in homes, automobiles, or aircraft.
Hazard Alert: Many models from this era contain hazardous chemicals like chlorobromomethane or carbon tetrachloride, which can be toxic.
Collector's Item: It is now primarily sold as a collectible piece of firefighting memorabilia.
Safety Suggestion: As a vintage item, it should not be relied upon for fire protection. If it still contains liquid, handle with extreme caution due to potential toxicity. This still has a liquid in it so be careful