Object Record
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Metadata
Object ID # |
1986.070.001 |
Object Name |
Gun, Grease |
Title |
Grease Gun |
Lexicon category |
7: Distribution & Transportation Artifact |
Date |
20th-century |
Made |
The Allyne Zerk Co. & The Bassick Mfg. Co. |
Place of Origin |
Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America |
Description |
This grease gun consists of a hollow, cylindrical metal body with a spout on one end and a pumping mechanism on the other. The spout has a circular opening. The pumping mechanism runs into the cylinder through a domed bottom of the cylinder. The pump's handle is long, and fairly thick and wide, designed to be ergonomical for a hand. The maker's mark has "MADE BY / THE ALLYNE ZERK CO / CLEVELAND USA". |
Makers mark |
Molded on the handle: "MADE BY / THE ALLYNE ZERK CO. / CLEVELAND U.S.A." Impress-stamped on the metal: "MFD. BY / THE BASSICK MFG. CO. / CHICAGO U.S.A." |
Provenance |
Manufactured by the Allyne Zerk Co & The Bassick Mfg. Co. of Cleveland, Ohio. Owned/used by the Owen Sound Fire Department of Grey County. |
Collection |
Transportation, Automobiles & Equipment Collection |
Material |
Metal |
Dimensions |
W-11 L-50 D-5.2 cm |
Found |
Owen Sound, Grey County |
Search Terms |
Owen Sound Fire Department |