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C1868
Experiments with L’Extinguisheur on the Thames Embankment Before the Prince of Wales.
Artist:
Scarce engraving showing an early soda-acid extinguisher which was first patented in 1866 by Francois Carlier of France, which mixed a solution of water and sodium bicarbonate with tartaric acid, producing the propellant CO2 gas. From the original edition of the … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Experiments with L’Extinguisheur on the Thames Embankment Before the Prince of Wales.
Date:
C1868
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Engraving.
Image Size:
236mm
x 161mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1868
Description:
Scarce engraving showing an early soda-acid extinguisher which was first patented in 1866 by Francois Carlier of France, which mixed a solution of water and sodium bicarbonate with tartaric acid, producing the propellant CO2 gas.
From the original edition of the Illustrated London News.
