Overview
A classic heavy-duty garden hose nozzle precision-machined from solid brass. This tool represents the era of 'buy it for life' manufacturing, designed to be adjustable from a fine mist to a powerful stream with a simple twist.
Preliminary identification
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Overview
A classic heavy-duty garden hose nozzle precision-machined from solid brass. This tool represents the era of 'buy it for life' manufacturing, designed to be adjustable from a fine mist to a powerful stream with a simple twist.
Story
Post-war suburban expansion turned the American lawn into a status symbol. This brass nozzle was the high-tech wand of the 1950s homeowner, built to survive decades of being dropped on concrete driveways.
Maker / Origin
While often unmarked, these were the bread and butter of American brass foundries like H.B. Sherman Manufacturing. They specialized in 'clinch' couplings and sprayers that became the industry standard for the modern garden.
Condition & Value
The brass shows a lovely light patina with minimal oxidation. The knurling is sharp and the threads appear undamaged. Excellent functional condition adds to its value as a 'user' antique.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
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Layer in sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance.
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.