Fireman's Life Saving Machine

Thomas F. Browder
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Overview

Although it may resemble a trampoline, this is an extremely rare fire safety net designed to catch those leaping from burning buildings. The net was patented in 1887 by Thomas F. Browder who owned the patent until the early 1900s. Orders for the net came in from all over the US and even from across the globe as this was groundbreaking technology for the time. The United States government even ordered nets for all fire departments in Washington D.C.

This is an incredibly early version which is over 100 years old. Thomas Browder sold his patent for the Fireman's Net in 1907 to the Corey-Patterson Company out of Greenfield, Ohio where it became known as The Browder Life Saving Machine and where this particular net was made. This net bears all of the markings on its rear side from the Corey-Patterson Company. The rear reads: Corey-Patterson MFG Co. Greenfield Ohio U.S.A. T.M. Reg. Pat. OF 1 LA FRANCE.

The Fireman's Net was an important fire response tool for close to a century until it was phased out for new technology. The net was designed to fold for easy storage, and to easily snap open for quick deployment. Great aluminum machining and brown wool felt on handles which is a specification of the earlier models before rubber or leather was used instead. Heavy duty leather straps, coil springs and canvas make up the landing pad.

Recently professionally cleaned and sanitized ready for use as a piece of striking wall art, sure to be a talking point of any room.

Located at our LA Showroom.

Specifications
Specifications
Creator

Thomas F. Browder

Reference No.

LU1853339348642

Place of Origin

United States

Date of Manufacture

Early 1900s

Dimensions

115 in width
115 in height
4 in depth
seat height

Materials & Technique

Leather, Metal, Fabric, and Wool

Creator

Thomas F. Browder

Reference No.

LU1853339348642

Place of Origin

United States

Date of Manufacture

Early 1900s

Dimensions

115 in width
115 in height
4 in depth
seat height

Materials & Technique

Leather, Metal, Fabric, and Wool

Specifications
Creator

Thomas F. Browder

Reference No.

LU1853339348642

Place of Origin

United States

Date of Manufacture

Early 1900s

Dimensions

115 in width
115 in height
4 in depth
seat height

Materials & Technique

Leather, Metal, Fabric, and Wool

Designer Notes
Thomas F. Browder
Thomas F. Browder invented the "Browder Life Safety Net" also known as the "Life Net" or the "Jumping Sheet" in Greene County, Ohio, in 1847.
Merit

Fireman's Life Saving Machine

Thomas F. Browder
$25,000

Although it may resemble a trampoline, this is an extremely rare fire safety net designed to catch those leaping from burning buildings. The net was patented in 1887 by Thomas F. Browder who owned the patent until the early 1900s. Orders for the net came in from all over the US and even from across the globe as this was groundbreaking technology for the time. The United States government even ordered nets for all fire departments in Washington D.C.

This is an incredibly early version which is over 100 years old. Thomas Browder sold his patent for the Fireman's Net in 1907 to the Corey-Patterson Company out of Greenfield, Ohio where it became known as The Browder Life Saving Machine and where this particular net was made. This net bears all of the markings on its rear side from the Corey-Patterson Company. The rear reads: Corey-Patterson MFG Co. Greenfield Ohio U.S.A. T.M. Reg. Pat. OF 1 LA FRANCE.

The Fireman's Net was an important fire response tool for close to a century until it was phased out for new technology. The net was designed to fold for easy storage, and to easily snap open for quick deployment. Great aluminum machining and brown wool felt on handles which is a specification of the earlier models before rubber or leather was used instead. Heavy duty leather straps, coil springs and canvas make up the landing pad.

Recently professionally cleaned and sanitized ready for use as a piece of striking wall art, sure to be a talking point of any room.

Located at our LA Showroom.

Fireman's Life Saving Machine
Creator
Reference No.
Place of Origin
Date of Manufacture
Dimensions
Materials & Technique
Los Angeles
2360 S Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Southampton
257 County Rd 39A
Southampton, NY 11968
LA (310) 876-1440
NY (631) 333-2004
sales@merit-la.com
www.merit-la.com
Merit

Fireman's Life Saving Machine

Thomas F. Browder


$25,000


Although it may resemble a trampoline, this is an extremely rare fire safety net designed to catch those leaping from burning buildings. The net was patented in 1887 by Thomas F. Browder who owned the patent until the early 1900s. Orders for the net came in from all over the US and even from across the globe as this was groundbreaking technology for the time. The United States government even ordered nets for all fire departments in Washington D.C.

This is an incredibly early version which is over 100 years old. Thomas Browder sold his patent for the Fireman's Net in 1907 to the Corey-Patterson Company out of Greenfield, Ohio where it became known as The Browder Life Saving Machine and where this particular net was made. This net bears all of the markings on its rear side from the Corey-Patterson Company. The rear reads: Corey-Patterson MFG Co. Greenfield Ohio U.S.A. T.M. Reg. Pat. OF 1 LA FRANCE.

The Fireman's Net was an important fire response tool for close to a century until it was phased out for new technology. The net was designed to fold for easy storage, and to easily snap open for quick deployment. Great aluminum machining and brown wool felt on handles which is a specification of the earlier models before rubber or leather was used instead. Heavy duty leather straps, coil springs and canvas make up the landing pad.

Recently professionally cleaned and sanitized ready for use as a piece of striking wall art, sure to be a talking point of any room.

Located at our LA Showroom.

Fireman's Life Saving Machine
Creator
Thomas F. Browder
Reference No.
LU1853339348642
Place of Origin
United States
Date of Manufacture
Early 1900s
Dimensions
115 in width
115 in height
4 in depth
seat height
Materials & Technique
Leather
Metal
Fabric
Wool