C1868

Experiments with L’Extinguisheur on the Thames Embankment Before the Prince of Wales.

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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
Experiments with L'Extinguisheur on the Thames Embankment Before the Prince of Wales. - Antique View from 1868

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.

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