Help me date my Petromax 827

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  1. GuidoK Netherlands

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    I bought a Petromax 827, and I wonder what the manufacture date is.
    On the bottom it's stamped 3405, and from what I understand from browsing on the forum, that would mean that if the lamp was made in the 60's, that would be week 34, 1960, friday (day 5).
    But how do I know my lamp was made in the 60's and not another decade?

    Here are some pictures and details from the lamp:

    Datecode:
    petromax3.jpg

    Lamp front and back:
    petromax1.jpg
    petromax2.jpg

    Stamped logo:
    petromax4.jpg

    Model plate:
    petromax5.jpg

    Glas:
    petromax6.jpg

    pumpknob:
    petromax7.jpg

    Can anyone confirm my date of week34 1960 day5 or have pointers that it's the wrong decade/another date?
    Thanks.
     
  2. Reinhard

    Reinhard Germany Subscriber

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    This Petromax 827 was manufactured in 1970 and not 1960.I have marked 4 distinguishing features.In 1960 there were no stamped numbers but rather scratches.
    petromax2~2.jpg
     
  3. GuidoK Netherlands

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    Thanks for correcting that.:thumbup:
    So it's friday 21 august 1970 :)
     

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