1938 Petromax 821 Baby

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  1. Tive

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    Hello everyone!

    Found me this one a few weeks back, it is a Petromax 821 Baby manufactured back in 1938.

    Found in Sweden, this one was probably imported back in the day.

    Had to fettle it some to get it to run as the rod for the jet needle fell down all the way not engaging the eccentric pin, changed out the gland inner part for an Optimus one (just slightly longer) and it solved the problem.

    Another issue with this one was the fact that the mixing tube was beyond repair, as it had cracked around the threads, someone tried to fix this with exhaust paste, but it did no good.

    So for the running photos I use a Radius 102 inner hood with all its related parts. (The Radius 102 is a very close copy).

    This time I put in both photos (as found) and when cleaned.

    The scratched numbers in the bottom of the fount are 7 8 even though from some angles the 8 might look like a 3, I believe this one was made in July 1938.

    Pet Baby front_opt.jpg Pet baby Up front dirty_opt.jpg Pet Baby Up fron_opt.jpg Pet Baby left dirty_opt.jpg Pet Bay Left_opt.jpg Pet Baby Rear dirty_opt.jpg Pet Baby rear_opt.jpg Pet baby Right Dirty_opt.jpg Pet Baby Right_opt.jpg Pet Baby inprint_opt.jpg Pet baby fount and vap dirty_opt.jpg Pet baby cage dirty_opt.jpg Pet Baby pump Dirty_opt.jpg Pet Baby Fuel cap dirty_opt.jpg Pet baby Sprit cup an floor dirty_opt.jpg Pet Baby Close up in snow_opt.jpg Pet Baby in snow_opt.jpg Pet Baby hanging_opt.jpg


    Enjoy / Fred.
     
  2. WimVe

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    Nice !
     
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    Cleaned up well to be a lovely little lantern.
    Congratulations. :clap:
     
  5. phaedrus42

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    A very desirable little lantern. Congratulations, Fred!
     
  6. MrAlexxx

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    Very nice!
     
  7. Titoo

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    I love it :clap:

    Regards
    Titoo
     
  8. eiremax

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    Lovely, nice work on it!
     
  9. JEFF JOHNSON

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    Well saved!:thumbup:
     
  10. leo

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    Looks great! And the mantles are very bright, I have a couple of them, too.
     

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