Vintage Brass GAGOS Fire Extinguisher – George Angus & Co. (S.A.) Ltd, Johannesburg

Vintage Brass GAGOS Fire Extinguisher George Angus & Co. (S.A.) Ltd, Johannesburg

Offered here is an authentic vintage brass hand-pump fire extinguisher, branded GAGOS, manufactured by George Angus & Co. (S.A.) Ltd, Johannesburg. This extinguisher is a fine example of mid-20th century firefighting equipment and is now highly sought after as a collectible and decorative antique.

Description:

Material: Solid brass with rich patina.

Type: Hand-pump style fire extinguisher.

Operation: Designed to function like a pump instructions are engraved directly on the brass plate in English, Afrikaans, and Dutch.

Label: Clearly marked with the makers name: George Angus & Co. (S.A.) Ltd, Johannesburg.

Features: Instruction plate intact and legible, heavy-duty construction, with original fittings.

Historical Background:

These extinguishers were widely used from the 1930s to the 1950s in factories, workshops, garages, and vehicles across South Africa. Instead of water, they were filled with a chemical solution (soda-acid or foam), which was pumped out under pressure to extinguish flames. Today, they are prized as industrial antiques and conversation pieces.

Condition:

Good vintage condition with visible patina and age-related wear consistent with its history.

Original instruction plate remains attached and clear.

Pump handle intact.

Not suitable for modern fire safety use for display and collection purposes only.

Collectors Value:

Brass fire extinguishers such as this are popular among collectors of firefighting memorabilia, industrial antiques, and vintage décor. They also make excellent statement pieces in homes, offices, restaurants, or themed spaces.