Stunning Cobalt Blue Imperial Fire Grenade

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Stunning cobalt blue and quite scarce. Listed as an Imperial Fire Extinguisher Co. Fire Grenade Providence, R.I. in Antique Trade Bottles Identification & Price Guide 6th Edition (photo from book shown in last picture.) Listed as 6 1/4" this bottle measures about 6 1/8" tall, has the identical number of embossed ridges and window area is identical. In addition this bottle was found in Eastern CT not far from the border of RI. The way this bottle catches the light is quite something as you can see for yourself in the attached photos. The aforementioned guide lists this bottle as $400-$600. To account for the lack of label, an exterior open bubble (shown in photo) and some light base wear I am offering this bottle for $324 with free shipping. Enjoy the photos and email or pm me for any questions or interest.

Jordan

 

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[RIBottleguy]

Nice!!! It's a shame it isn't embossed, but that labeled one proves it's provenance. I never thought there's be a fire grenade from RI! Do you have any more bottles from RI?

 

[RICKJJ59W]

That thing looks like it was made yesterday, But i'm no fire grenade expert. The top looks wrong also.
I think I see a seam to the top of the lip. I will have to say that is a re pro.

If it is not a repro it has been in a box for years.

 

[KBbottles]

Im Not too knowledgeable on grenades, but arent there ABM fire grenades floating around? Not quite sure its a repro but may be a later example? Someone should check how long this company was in business.