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Western - Vintage Fire Hose Cart

Currency:CAD Category:Collectibles / Firefighting Memorabilia Start Price:0.00 CAD
Western - Vintage Fire Hose Cart
The Winning Bidder is responsible for pick up of the item(s) from:

1. Kelowna, BC for items located in Kelowna (Lots 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10); and
2. The location in Virginia where Lots are manufactured (Lots 3 and 4).

at the Buyer's expense.
GST is chargeable on the Auction Fee and is payable by the Buyer.
Hand drawn portable service vehicle. Pressurized water supplies became more common place in the late 1880's and fire hoses soared in popularity for fire fighting. The two wheeled fire hose carts, known as "jumpers", could role over curbs, steps and rough terrain easier than four wheeled wagons. The hose is wound onto a freely rotating drum.