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What In The World ? - 1/7/2006 12:08:33 AM    bottleboy_1984   Posts: 13 Joined: 12/25/2005 From: Weslaco, TX Status: offline I found a dump site and found several bottles and among the pile I found this weird object. Its made of glass and has water inside of it. There is no screw cap or anything to let the water out. Anybody have any ideas as to what this is ? Post #: 1

RE: What In The World ? - 1/7/2006 12:21:25 AM    capsoda Posts: 7928 Joined: 11/15/2005 From: Seminole,Alabama, USA Status: offline It could be a fire grenade? I have seen some that were full with no obvious opening but not that shape. _____________________________ Warren Diggin down in Dixie, USA Work is for people who don't dig bottles President, Panhandle Cruisers http://www.panhandlecruisers.org/ (in reply to bottleboy_1984) Post #: 2

RE: What In The World ? - 1/7/2006 12:29:14 AM    southern Maine diver Posts: 1436 Joined: 8/13/2005 From: South Berwick, Maine USA Status: offline Bottleboy... How old a dump do you think it is? What happens if you shake the contents? Is it water or some other kind of liquid? Could it be the predecessor of a Lava Lamp? It looks like the "pointy end" was made to sit in some kind of base, so when you hold it by the pointy end, it looks like a lightbulb. Same thing with lava lamps, the glass container sits in a base that has a bulb in it and it warms the "lava" goo inside the liquid... just a thought Looks like something you would find at the Mall in Spencer Gifts.. Wayne (in reply to bottleboy_1984) Post #: 3

RE: What In The World ? - 1/7/2006 12:54:15 AM    bottleboy_1984   Posts: 13 Joined: 12/25/2005 From: Weslaco, TX Status: offline The dump site appears to be from 20-30's, and when I shake the object, it seems to be nothing but ordinary water. Well it seems like water to me, should I break it and see if the liquid smells or anything? lol. I found 3 of these things, so I guess I can sacrifice in breaking at least one. (in reply to bottleboy_1984) Post #: 4

RE: What In The World ? - 1/7/2006 7:12:41 AM    Python   Posts: 128 Joined: 11/11/2003 From: Alabama Status: offline I wouldn't do that! There's no telling what the liquid is. Alot of liquids look like water but they can really do some damage. I would keep checking and maybe someone has seen one before (in reply to bottleboy_1984) Post #: 5

RE: What In The World ? - 1/7/2006 8:32:08 AM    Miles   Posts: 248 Joined: 9/6/2005 From: New York Status: offline I don't think you should break it, who knows, it could be valuable. (in reply to bottleboy_1984) Post #: 6

RE: What In The World ? - 1/7/2006 9:03:16 AM    rustygiers   Posts: 3 Joined: 3/23/2005 Status: offline Hi; Did anybody think of a glass maker class that was learning to make objects? they would try to do what old glassmakers did! I have found a few houses ads on web. (in reply to bottleboy_1984) Post #: 7

RE: What In The World ? - 1/7/2006 9:06:25 AM    Mike O Posts: 482 Joined: 12/26/2005 Status: offline It is for sure a "Fire grenade" as a new bottle collector I would have never known that BUT as a long time firefighter I have been very interested in old fire fighting ways. I would NOT open it as I have been told that they experimented with lots of bad chemicals. Just think if that little bitty bottle would put out a fire what could be in it????????????? (in reply to bottleboy_1984) Post #: 8

RE: What In The World ? - 1/7/2006 10:44:33 AM    hunter58 Posts: 37 Joined: 11/27/2005 Status: offline my parents basement has about a dozen of those in hangers ,they are fire bombs for sure ,there is a metal end that fits over it and when its heated it breaks the glass and sprays over the fire (in reply to bottleboy_1984) Post #: 9

RE: What In The World ? - 1/7/2006 1:30:35 PM    bottleboy_1984   Posts: 13 Joined: 12/25/2005 From: Weslaco, TX Status: offline Well then in that case I wont break it, thanks for all your input guys. (in reply to bottleboy_1984) Post #: 10

RE: What In The World ? - 1/8/2006 10:38:19 AM    Caretaker maine   Posts: 518 Joined: 7/9/2005 From: Scarboro Status: offline It's an Atlantis light bulb, 10,000 years old or a fire grenade great find, find a base for it and put a small lite under it, it would display nice _____________________________ go out and dig something (in reply to bottleboy_1984) Post #: 11

RE: What In The World ? - 1/8/2006 11:13:51 AM    diginit   Posts: 662 Joined: 4/7/2004 From: California Status: offline Hi BB, That's a grenade for sure. Most likely contains Carbon Tetrachloride. Some contain Sulfuric acid. Do a search on these chemicals. I've done jobs in labs at Intel, FMC, Lockheed, Applied Materials and others. Rule #1 is Never Assume Anything...is water! _____________________________ Life is a Ditch. (in reply to bottleboy_1984) Post #: 12

RE: What In The World ? - 1/8/2006 1:05:12 PM    Pontiled   Posts: 411 Joined: 8/27/2003 Status: offline Okay, your "thing" is a FIRE GRENADE with no markings on the glass container, but there is identifying writing on the holder. The holder is marked: INTERNATIONAL FIRE EQUIPMENT PURE STOP CORP. STATEN ISLAND N.Y. U.S. PAT. NO. 1708867 U.S. PAT. NO. 1(?) 46863XXX (the last numbers are under part of the holder. They came in a metal box that was red or they came as single items. They were in 3 "colors": transparent clear, frosted clear, and red. The contents apparently were the same and I'm fairly certain it was carbon tetrachloride. NEVER open one of these to check to contents. You will ruin a very good collectible fire grenade. Now, I've got to figure out a way to sell the one I have without running afoul of shipping regulations! _____________________________ Mike Russell Author of: The Collector's Guide to Civil War Period Bottles and Jars -- Third Edition (in reply to bottleboy_1984) Post #: 13

RE: What In The World ? - 1/8/2006 1:39:06 PM    capsoda Posts: 7928 Joined: 11/15/2005 From: Seminole,Alabama, USA Status: offline Hey Mike, I saw one of those red metal boxes full of fire grenades at a flea market. The guy finally ended up selling them individually. No one wanted 6 or the box. You have to ship them as hazardous materials like acid or mineral spirits. It ships Freight on board and is very expensive. How can I get a copy of your book? _____________________________ Warren Diggin down in Dixie, USA Work is for people who don't dig bottles President, Panhandle Cruisers http://www.panhandlecruisers.org/ (in reply to bottleboy_1984) Post #: 14

RE: What In The World ? - 1/8/2006 6:47:14 PM    bottleboy_1984   Posts: 13 Joined: 12/25/2005 From: Weslaco, TX Status: offline So how much are these grenades worth? Today I went back to the dump site and found 8 more. As for what "Pontiled" said, how you figure out how to ship these things without breaking laws and stuff. (in reply to bottleboy_1984) Post #: 15

RE: What In The World ? - 1/10/2006 12:23:45 AM    atticmint Posts: 214 Joined: 10/28/2005 From: Honeymoon City Canada Status: offline I have found tons of these and they contain carbon tetrachloride( I know because I have cracked open a lot, but please dont do this. I had full protective equiptment on at the time). I usually sell them to the local fire guys for $5-$15 a piece and get a lot more for the colored ones or grenades with brackets. You should never send anything like that through the mail and anyone that says they are full of water is full of crap. In fact every single type, size and shape of fire grenade I have smashed, the liquid inside all of them has melted plastic almost immediatly which is a good indication of a chlorinated solvent. So please be careful. Kev (in reply to bottleboy_1984) Post #: 16

RE: What In The World ? - 1/11/2006 10:59:53 AM    card   Posts: 81 Joined: 9/7/2004 Status: offline Nice fire grenade. I sold one just like it on eBay for $65.00. It had the carb -tec in it also. That is not allowed on eBay but the collectors know what it is. (in reply to bottleboy_1984) Post #: 17

RE: What In The World ? - 1/11/2006 1:04:53 PM    diginit   Posts: 662 Joined: 4/7/2004 From: California Status: offline Hello again BB, If you want to sell them. Set a fair price and post them on an advertising site such as Craigs List. com or newspaper ads etc. Picts really help. People will come get them and give you cash. Beats the hell out of e-bay, If you don't mind phone calls. I've sold a few that I've found in attics that way. Firefighters are Big collectors as well as antique dealers. You may want to include phrases such as "cash only please" or "serious inquries only" in the ad. also, You may want to meet them in a public place rather than have them enter your home. Depends on your local. My closing phrase on any net ad is "Scammers will be traced and shot" But I don't recommened you use that one. This one was valued at 45.00. Ebay kicked it offline due to the C.T. So I sold 4 for 35 ea. No shipping. Keep the sunny side up and the dirty side down James. Attachment (1) _____________________________ Life is a Ditch. (in reply to bottleboy_1984) Post #: 18

RE: What In The World ? - 1/11/2006 1:25:10 PM    Pontiled   Posts: 411 Joined: 8/27/2003 Status: offline Warren, this is a small post that I hope the other guys will understand! My book is reduced to members of the Forum and shipping is your selection: The Collector's Guide... $16.00 Shipping (Priority)....... 4.00 or Book Rate......... 2.00 Total either $18.00 or $20.00 Please send to: Mike Russell 282 Abbott Crossing Lane Henderson, NC 27537 _____________________________ Mike Russell Author of: The Collector's Guide to Civil War Period Bottles and Jars -- Third Edition (in reply to bottleboy_1984) Post #: 19

RE: What In The World ? - 1/11/2006 2:37:34 PM    capsoda Posts: 7928 Joined: 11/15/2005 From: Seminole,Alabama, USA Status: offline Thanks Mike. I'm sure they will. _____________________________ Warren Diggin down in Dixie, USA Work is for people who don't dig bottles President, Panhandle Cruisers http://www.panhandlecruisers.org/ (in reply to bottleboy_1984) Post #: 20

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