Charles Gibault & Cie. - Paris, France
Nothing is known about the origins of Charles Gibault & Cie. at this time. All the information on this page was obtained from the book, Album Ch. Gibault, published in Paris in 1898.

The company supplied numerous water works products including valves, fittings, illuminated ornamental fountains, public water hydrants, and fire hydrants.

  BORNE-FONTAINE C.G. pour Villes & Communes
AVEC ROBINET SERVO-MOTEUR POUR LE PUISAGE
ROBINET D'INCENDIE ET DARROSAGE A LA LANCE

Identifying Characteristics: Combination public water hydrant and fire hydrant.

  • Appearance is reminiscent of a tombstone.
  • Was installed throughout France, as well as in Hanoi and Haiphong Vietnam
  • Single fire fighting nozzle was on the side of the hydrant, concealed behind a hinged door, the valve operated with a key or wrench.

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    1974
    Nozzles: 1x 65mm
    		 1974b
    Interior view.


      BORNE-FONTAINE C.G. DE PUISAGE SIMPLE
    AVEC ROBINET SERVO-MOTEUR A REPOUSSOIR
    TYPE FORME RONDE, ORNEMENTÉ

    Identifying Characteristics: Public water hydrant, installed along roads, in village squares, public gardens, etc.

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    1975
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