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Lot 33: Pyrene B.S.K. Lightweight Foam Making Branchpipe Firefighting Apparatus

This auction ended on January 15, 2026.

Estimated price: £20 - £40

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £28

A vintage Pyrene B.S.K. Lightweight Foam Making Branchpipe, industrial firefighting equipment manufactured by The Pyrene Company Limited, Brentford, England. The apparatus features a tall, cylindrical reservoir constructed of polished aluminum or chromed metal, seated upon a cast metal base assembly painted bright red. The base includes a circular handle and a selector valve marked OFF and JET. A central red and silver oval label confirms the model and manufacturer, noting its approval status as Approved by the Ministry of Transport. Visible patent numbers include 806,920 and 842,461.
Approximately 18 inches high.