Description: Antique 1923 Balloon Tire Pressure Gauge A. Schrader's Son Inc. Brooklyn, NY Some light scratches; leather is missing some edging; works and looks great! Founded in 1844 by German immigrant August Schrader, the company’s humble roots began in a small machine shop in Manhattan. A mechanic by trade and an innovator by nature, Schrader saved enough money to purchase needed machinery and open his own shop in the spring of 1844. Initially, Schrader developed supply fittings and valves for rubber products like air pillows and life preservers. But his inventive nature and strong interest in diving eventually led him to design and manufacture improved diving helmets and air pumps, catapulting the young company into more than 50 years of successes in the dive equipment business. By 1890, having brought his son, George Schrader, into the business, the senior Schrader’s attention turned to bicycles – specifically the newly popular pneumatic tires. During this time, Schrader and his son developed what would become the company’s most popular and famous invention – the Schrader® pneumatic tire valve − the very same patented valve that is used on every motor vehicle in the world today. This pioneering work led to the patent of the tire valve cap and, soon after, tire valves for automobiles were introduced.(INV #13)
Price: 20.99 USD
Location: North Bend, Oregon
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Year: 1923
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Age: Antique
Modified Item: No
