Optimus 252

Discussion in 'Indoor Lamps' started by Francisc Masec, Oct 15, 2022.

  1. Francisc Masec Netherlands

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    Hi! I usually say that things happen because of a reason. It's my filosofi of life and i know that many doesn't agree.
    Today it was established to go and buy a product, with few hours before i changed my mind and chose to buy a similar but from another are longer away and tight on time. When i tell to my wife that i go there, she says if i can pick up some stuff what she saw but thought that it's to long to ride there, she also mention that the seller will be there max half - upp to one hour. Otherwise i need to pick up from another location. Tight on time but probably i will reach on the first location.
    I picked my wifes stuff and carried the box out i ask if there are some kerosene lamps or similar. I'm invited to take a look, nothing appealing except some small stuff, then asks if i want to see more places. And there is sitting and waiting for me. 
    I have a replica glass what fits great.
    The pump leather was ok, just needed some oiling. The NRV perfectly working. A fast clean inside, not to much dirt come out. The tank is perfect.
    The filler cap get a new gasket and here it goes.
    I need to wash it and clean the generator, but otherwise is working very well.
    Around what years was it made?
    Cheers,
    Francisc
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  2. Henry Plews

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    Wow ! I wish I had luck like that. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
     
  3. Francisc Masec Netherlands

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    And in action!
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  4. Assel

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    Today? Was a Loppis find? Fine Lantern! Have the same with that fillercap and (onepiece-) vapouriser? And with the same Pump (without lock). Im sure that nils knows the year, I would say early in the 1930...BR Joachim
     
  5. JEFF JOHNSON

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    A lucky find.:thumbup:
     
  6. Jean J

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    You were obviously meant to have it @Carpedien1982! What a beauty.
     
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    Some things are just meant to happen. A nice find.
     
  8. Nils Stephenson

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    Very nice find Francisc. It looks to be in very nice condition.

    As Assel says, this lamp is from the early 1930s. For some reason, it is not unusual to find a pump without the locking cap on the early table lamps. I suppose they are not moved around as much, so there is not as much possibility that the pump rod will slide out.
     

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