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1979 Japanese Fire Brigade Tobikuchi Hook
Vintage Firefighting Collectible • Retirement Presentation • Japan
Vintage Japanese Fire Brigade Presentation Piece
Offered is a vintage Japanese Fire Brigade Tobikuchi hook dating to 1979. This distinctive piece features a long wooden shaft with metal fittings and a traditional hook-style metal attachment. The handle bears Japanese writing associated with its presentation history.
Highlights
- Year: 1979
- Origin: Japan
- Type: Fire Brigade Tobikuchi Hook
- Purpose: Historical Firefighting Equipment / Presentation Piece
- Handle: Long wooden construction
- Metal Components: Silver-tone metal fittings and hook
- Presentation: Retirement presentation to Makoto Arai
- Markings: Japanese writing on the wooden handle
Unique Collectible
This is an unusual piece of Japanese firefighting history and would make an interesting addition to a collection of fire brigade memorabilia, Japanese historical artifacts, occupational collectibles, or vintage presentation items.
Construction & Details Year 1979 Country Japan Type Fire Brigade Tobikuchi Hook Handle Wood Metal Metal Fittings / Hook Use Historical / Collectible / Presentation Condition
Pre-Owned / Vintage Condition. The item shows visible signs of age and previous use, including surface wear, scratches, discoloration, patina and wear to the wooden handle and metal components. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact cosmetic condition and details. The item is being sold as a historical collectible/presentation piece.
ACTUAL ITEM SHOWN IN PHOTOS
Please review all photographs carefully for condition, markings and details.
