1890’s Gasogene
One of the best parts for fans is that some of the most unique finds are actually for sale on their site. In fact, this 1890’s Gasogene is one of them, and it’s selling for an impressive $1,350. The Pawn Stars bought it from a Shelock Holmes-era item collector who dedicated a whole room in his house to resemble Sherlock’s Baker Street home. Now, to the Victorian era Gasogene, this was used to carbonate water. Author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle named a gasogene in the description of Sherlock’s residence. Popular back during that time because people tried to mask the horrible taste of the low-quality water with carbonation and mixing in whiskey or gin.
1890’s Gasogene
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