I have never seen a HV102 that is not all red, so my suspicion is that someone has removed the enamel. Of course, just because I have never seen...
I think you will find that the adapter used on the lamp you link to is not screwed to the mixing tube. It is just held in place by sliding over...
That's a nice result, well done. Looks like you will have to get an example of all the variations of the Optimus 300. :)
Seeing that it has the handle on it, I wonder if it had something to do with a homemade shade.
I agree. Interesting though. :)
I definitely agree. I am always on the hunt for more information about the Swedish and Australian brands.
They didn't need to patent it, who would want to copy that solution. :)
@Anthony From what I can see on the original photo of my parents lamp, the shade had a cloth type edge. The shade with the gold edge is one I...
Here is a photo of the one my parents bought in 1953 with original 16" parchment shade. [ATTACH] I got it back up and running some years abo and...
In my opinion, the Optimus will suit you better. It all seems to be there, just needs a good clean. A good citric acid bath will help for all the...
They work well on a Kayen heater, so can't see any reason for not working on a Tilley.
Second variation so around 1945 to 1947.
Just for info, this is most likely the first or second variation of the KeroPet. That puts it in the 1940 to 1947 time frame. To narrow it down a...
Very impressive. It would be good to put some detail photos of one from 1934 and one from 1935 in the reference gallery.
I don't know how much similarity there is between Optimus and Petromax jets, but I have a very poor copy of an official Optimus drawing that...
Excellent acquisition of a very desirable lamp. Now your just boasting. :)
Glad your happy with it. They are a good reliable lamp. You'll find that the lamp is a good heat source in itself. I have several heaters, but...
Well done Frank. That's what you call a result. The lamp will be from around 1930 to 1932. Have you checked the date code on the base?
Very interesting, never seen one before. Is there any paperwork that shows this model? I am thinking about what the original shade/globe would...
Well said.
Separate names with a comma.
