1950s or 1960s Vanguard Fire Alarm
09 November 2021
Description

IEC Vanguard Model V2-25 FT spring operated fire alarm with 174F front fuse.

Provenance

This item was found in my grandmother’s attic. The alarm still works but it does “stumble” at regular intervals as if the spring might be worn or the item survived a fire. The item has a 174F fuse on the front.

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Maybe
Answered within about 1 hour
By Delia
Nov 10, 00:13 UTC
Fair Market Value
$30 - $40 USD
Suggested Asking Price $40 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Carl,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage Vanguard IEC model V2-25 FT fire alarm
circa 1950s or 60s
with front 174F fuse
(DIMENSIONS)
CONDITION: client attests this is in sporadic working condition
PROVENANCE: inherited
$30-40*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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