Today, fire extinguishers are functional, not fashionable.
They’re red, bulky, and tucked away — out of sight, out of mind.
But in the early 1900s, safety didn’t have to be boring.
Back then, even a fire extinguisher had to look good.
Manufacturers believed that if a device was beautiful, people would notice it, respect it, and use it.
So they built glass fire extinguishers that were:
Hand-blown glass bottles — crystal clear, elegant
Brass or nickel-plated caps and brackets — gleaming and detailed
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