1880's Portsmouth, NH Moses H. Goodrich Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 4 Roof/Shingle Rake

This is a circa 1880's roof/shingle rake for the Moses H. Goodrich Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 4 of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Steam Fire Engine Company No. 4 was established in 1871 and was housed at 42 Hanover Street. This rake has a red painted wooden handle with PORTS'M F.D. stamped twice upon it and a painted number 4 on the neck. The rake portion has four wide teeth.

Circa 1880's.

Approximately 36" in length and 12-1/4" in width.

Iron, wood.

Handle.

PORTS'M F.D. stamped twice; 4.

This is from a Portsmouth, New Hampshire collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay SHOP VCEX14 LAGEX7/14

7- (Very Fine-): The rake has some moderate wear and oxidation to the rake.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.