The "Sadan" factory operated in Tel Aviv in the 1920s, producing mainly heavy metal products such as sewer caps and safes. The factory later moved to Rashi Street in Ramat Gan. The company was later purchased by the manufacturer "Eshed Igra" Click for manufacturer's details
The manufacturer produces a variety of covers, most of which are made of metal , or concrete covers surrounded by a metal frame (for Israel Post ).
The cover shapes include round , elliptical , rectangular , or square with rounded corners .
This manufacturer does not produce colored or gilded covers. City emblems generally do not appear on the covers, except for water covers .
The function of the cover is not indicated in most cases. Typically, the function can be inferred by the shape (e.g., water – elliptical cover ) or by the consumer (e.g., communications – Israel Post ).
A large number of covers bear their year of manufacture, often shown in Hebrew . (It is possible this is not the actual production year, since it is unlikely a cover made in 1937 [Hebrew year תרצ"ז] would be so well preserved.)
Many covers are made from a standard mold, with plates added as needed (e.g., city name) .
Standards No official standard markings were found on the manufacturer’s covers.
Typical Covers A typical cover by this manufacturer is a round cover featuring concentric circles or circles made up of squares . Elliptical covers with a handle (used for water) were also found, as well as small water covers bearing the city emblem , similar to those made by other manufacturers.