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Up for sale is a remarkably well-preserved vintage 1920s AutoFyrStop metal wall mounting bracket. This heavy-duty, spring-loaded hardware was manufactured by AutoFyrStop of Philadelphia, PA, and was designed to hold the iconic glass "fire grenade" bulbs used in early 20th-century home and automotive fire protection.
The text stamped along the bottom band is clearly legible and reads:
"FOR MANUAL USE... AUTOFYRSTOP... PHILA. PA. U.S.A... SUPER UNIT WITH CBM PLUS"
š Condition & Details
⢠Type: Mechanical, spring-loaded fire grenade cradle / wall mount bracket
⢠Manufacturer: AutoFyrStop (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
⢠Era: Circa 1920sā1930s
⢠Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The metal has an authentic, aged patina with no severe corrosion or rust damage. The mechanical elements, spring mechanism, and structural ring are fully intact. Text on the instructional band remains sharp and highly readable.