Hi all, Here are two French burners by hydrocarbon incandescence between 1909 and 1912 created and patented by Mr. Gustave Amiot. The small burner which has already been majestically presented by Conny here. I present it because it has a hole on the grid which was originally intended to receive the mantle holder rod of the first patent of 1909 but this one looks more like the patent of May 1910. Mr. Amiot surely used all the rest of the pieces already prepared. It is complete and in perfect original condition. I will feature it in the action gallery. The second in an XXL format, the patent dates from September 1912. It is the biggest of all my burners. For both I find the construction quite complex for two. it will also come in the action gallery. The small burner carries a glass with a diameter of 38 mm. The large burner carries a glass with a diameter of 50mm. Thank for sharing. best regards, Titoo.
Hi Juan, Tito Landi burners are of a very simple technical construction. Monsieur G Amiot's burners are technically of a much more complex construction, Which makes them all the interest of adding them to a collection. This is perhaps also why they seem rare, they also have had to be produced over a few years only. Regards, Titoo.
Very nice burners and well presented, Patrick! What is the reason for that dome arrangemang on the bigger burner? /Conny
Thank you all for your interest. Conny, I believe this interior "hood" serves to effectively aerodynamically retrieve the flame from the alcohol preheat cup to quickly and efficiently heat the "Bunsen" from the mouthpiece. Mr. G Amiot specifies on the title of his patent "burnt by hydrocarbon incandescence" This one was perhaps able to use several fuels of the time. I can just say that the preheating and voluminous cup. I'm going to do a warm-up test and take some images that I'll add during the day or tomorrow morning, because I'm enjoying a few days off. Regards, Titoo.
Here are some images of the preheating test, the flame actually concentrates on the "Bunsen". To better see the action of the flame and to be able to make the best images, I have voluntarily removed the gallery. I think with the gallery in place the aerodynamics of the flame provided by the air will focus even more on the "Bunsen". Without the gallery we see on these images part of the flame coming out on the right of the burner. I voluntarily left the second image it is the result of a small current of air outside. I really like flame tests. These two Gustave Amiot mouthpieces will be featured in the action gallery, just be patient. Regards, Titoo.
