Found this Primus 1084, I could not resist to buy It. Manufactured in 1952 and has never, during its lifetime, been given the chance to do what it is meant to do..
I totally agree with you BigStevie. I first saw this Primus in a picture, but the picture was so bad that I hardly dared to hope for it, but when it finally Landed It was even more beautiful than I hoped. And yes, I think the blue hood is the icing on the cake
Oh, ok I dont know anything about the glass Can you say anything moreamore the glass? This why I Love these forum there Is Always People who got answers and knowledge to share
Lovely lantern. I’ve been looking for a Primus with preheater myself, with no luck! Totally jealous of yours! Good find.
From what I can see in the photo, it is made in Belgium. I have seen these glasses before, but not many. The greatest majority of glasses for these lamps came from Schott in Germany.
Thanks Nils, you are so right the glass is from Belgium and named Duroterm, I tried to find these glasses online and there was not much information at all to find. George, the thing with my collecting is that I live in a small apartment and have no place for my hobby, so for that reason I have had to give Up my physical collection and am now only collecting on the experience of the hunt and pictures of my finds. So there is constant turnover on the things I find
Well Copenhagen is a lot closer to Malmö than the US. Sorry George, all's fair etc. Back to the glass. From what I remember, the lamps I have seen with this brand have all been from the early 50s. Maybe Primus bought in one shipment to try them but didn't buy more.
That sounds reasonable Nils, the 1084 I have seen have not had Duroterm glass but then I do not know if the others have been original glass or replaced. My guess is that this Duroterm glass is an original glass since the lantern never has been used
That is very pretty and the blue cap looks quite rare too. This appears to be a very well-made lantern. Old Primus glass globes are not easy to come by. It doesn't take up that much space in your apartment anyway. If you're selling or giving it away, it better be packed in some bomb-proof box to prevent damage especially to the glass.
@Oskar Hazelius Hi Oskar, What a lovely thing, This really does belong in a museum it is fantastic. Please Please PLEASE.... NEVER EVER light this lamp, if you do it will simply become another old lantern that no one except a collector will give a damn about. If kept like it is, and in this condition, displayed, as in your excellent photographs, makes this one very special and like a little time machine. It should be always be on view for others to enjoy, and never put to work. Fantastic find, please care for it!
@Oskar Hazelius what a stunning lantern, it’s a real find. Cheers Pete @george if you get this one then you can give me your November 1926 L427 ..... Sounds good to me ........
Talk about a time-warp! ...Usually the box is showing it's age a little...fading and so on, but the colours look as good as the day it was printed? Glad for you, well done and thanks for taking the time to post all the pics
Judging by the fine condition of the box, with the print colours still vibrant, the pristine spares and the immaculate finish on the chrome, it is clear to me that this lamp has been stored in a dark and dry environment for 6 decades. Which is unusual. Perhaps a well heated warehouse or basement. Time warp indeed.
