Metal mug with glass bottom. Silver in colour. Handle on one side. The bottom is wider than the top and has a thick rim around the base. Small, decorative etchings under the inscriptions on front.
Metal mug with glass bottom. Silver in colour. Handle on one side. The bottom is wider than the top and has a thick rim around the base. Small, decorative etchings under the inscriptions on front.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
pewter
Condition Remarks
Some minor smudges from use. Glue or tape reside on bottom.
Height
13 cm
Width
12.5 cm
Diameter
11 cm
Inscriptions
"KITIMAT FIRE DEPARTMENT / MAX PATZELT / MAY 1957."
"FINEST ENGLISH PEWTER / MADE IN SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND."
Accession Number
2023.8.1
Biographical Notes
Max Patzelt was a member of the Kitimat Volunteer Fire Department from 1957 to 1972. He also worked as a photographer and served in many other community organizations.
Rectangular metal bumper plaque reading 'KITIMAT FIRE DEPT.' in large block letters. 'KITIMAT' is in black lettering on a light grey background; 'FIRE DEPT.' is in light grey lettering on a red stripe.
Rectangular metal bumper plaque reading 'KITIMAT FIRE DEPT.' in large block letters. 'KITIMAT' is in black lettering on a light grey background; 'FIRE DEPT.' is in light grey lettering on a red stripe.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Structurally sound with minimal wear and tear. Line or crack running vertically down item approx. 6 cm from left edge. Upper right corner has some chipping and cracking. Some small scuff marks and discolouration along right edge. (All on front of item).
Width
7.5 cm
Length
25.5 cm
Inscriptions
'Mfd. by Signal Signs Ltd. Richmond Vancouver Canada.'
