Vintage Brass AKRON Fire Truck Nozzle 7” Pat. 1930

Description

For sale is a beautiful Vintage Akron Fire Truck Nozzle measuring approximately 7” tall by 3” wide with a 1½” diameter inside thread.
The open and shut valve works smoothly, and it is stamped AKRON and marked “The Akron Brass Mfg Co. Wooster, Ohio Patent 2-11-1930”.
This collectible, heavy-duty nickel plated brass nozzle is in great condition with the expected wear for its age including some surface scratching and wear to the plating.
Please examine all photographs carefully prior to purchase.
The nozzle will be professionally packed and shipped.
About The Akron Brass Manufacturing Corporation:
In 1918, B.F. Goodrich Rubber company employees formed the Akron Brass Manufacturing company with the intent of producing couplings for the rapidly growing rubber lined fire hose market.
Production began in a leased portion of an American cereal company building in Akron, Ohio. By 1921.
The company outgrew the leased quarters in Akron, Ohio and relocated to Wooster, Ohio.Today, Akron Brass is considered the world's largest and finest producer of firefighting equipment.
Now in more than 75 countries around the globe, Akron Brass has the management and research capability to maintain its position of leadership in its industry.