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Fly Sprayer hand pump

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Overview

Mortein Fly Sprayer pump, base and pump is painted red with white print, the pump handle is a long cylinder shape with a pull in and out length of round metal with a wooden cross grip handle. The end that holds the Mortein liquid spray is a sound tin tank which is screwed onto the top pump.

Historical information

these hand pump insect sprayers were a very common item in any kitchen in the early 1940-s on.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-126-17.3

Item type

Domestic Objects

Material

Tin Alloy

Wood

Height or length

30 cm

Inscriptions and markings

Mortein is printed is large white print along handle and around the liquid tank part is pictures of a dog running with a insect on it's tail, all in color white.

Keywords

Pest Control

insect repellant

Last modified

Wednesday, 29 April, 2026

Completeness

83

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