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Catalog Number |
2020.FIC.012 |
Object Name |
Hose |
Title |
C. Callahan's Company Brass Hose Nozzle |
Description |
The nozzle is a dark gold, cylindrical-shaped brass hose nozzle with three distinct sections. The first section is the base of the nozzle, which flares outward near the bottom before quickly tapering to the second section. The base features an engraved inscription, which is barely legible and appears to read, "C.C. CALLAHAN'S PAT. FEB. 3, 1885. MFD. BY A.T. MORSE & RON INC. BOSTON, M.A." The second section is a horizontal cylinder, with a large handle protruding from the left side. There are two raised circles on the front of this section. The third section forms the top of the nozzle, which tapers gradually towards the top. Near the bottom of this section, there are two indented lines. The top features an elevated rim, with a small hole on top and a separate large hole at the bottom, both revealing the inside of the nozzle. This nozzle was part of a fire hose used by the Trenton Fire Department. According to trentonnj.org, the department's history dates back to 1747, when the Union Fire Company was established as a volunteer fire department. Trenton maintained a volunteer force until 1892, when it transitioned to a professional department. The department began using gas-powered vehicles in 1909 and fully phased out horse-drawn carriages by 1919. In 1959, a museum was opened to document the department's history. A 1999 referendum led to the fire division splitting from the Department of Public Safety to become an independent entity. The Trenton Fire Department and its museum continue to serve the city to this day (2024). Citations: Trenton Fire Department history. Welcome to Trenton New Jersey. (n.d.-b). https://www.trentonnj.org/171/Trenton-Fire-Department-History |
Date |
1885 |
Material |
Brass |
Artist |
C. Callahan's Company |
Height (in) |
6.250 |
Length (in) |
4.500 |
Width (in) |
2.625 |
Condition |
Poor |
Condition Notes |
Overall: Corrosion and white accretions throughout. The inscription is almost completely faded. Front: There is corrosion all over. Also, the inscription is faded. Right Side: There is corrosion all over. Back: There is corrosion all over. There are white accretions all over. And finally, the inscription is faded. Left Side: There is corrosion all over. Also, there are white accretion on the bottom near the left edge. Top: There is a thick white accretion on the rim. There is corrosion all over. And finally, there are tiny abrasions on the rim. Bottom: There is corrosion all over. Also, there are white accretions on the rim. |
Inscription Type |
Inscription |
Inscription Location |
Front, Bottom, Left to Right |
Inscription Technique |
Etched |
Inscription Text |
"C. CALLAHAN'S PAT. FEB 3, 1885" Line 1 Inscription Etched Back, Bottom, Left to Right "MFD. BY A.T. Morse & RON INC." Line 1 "BOSTON, M.A." Line 2 |
Classification |
Disaters/Fires |
Subjects |
Brasswork Brass industry Water |
Search Terms |
Brass Hose Nozzle Gold Boston Massachusetts Water Fire Fire Station Firemen Trenton C. Callahan's Company Morse & Ron Inc. 1885 Febuary 3 19th Century C. Callahan's Company Brass Hose Nozzle |
Provenance |
Found in collection |