I'm just wondering if the green colour on the reflector could indicate it is a Kayen item?
It certainly looks like it. How well does the shade fit in the reflector?
The writing on the base where it says TWS on the first line, probably a work or reference number on the second line and a date on the third line....
Nice find. Looks like it was serviced by Sands at some point in it's life.
I have never seen a 259 and this image is the only one I know of. It looks like the shade is held by a wire frame that goes over the top of the...
I think the shade you have is for either the 207 or 307 (depending on size). It all depends on how it is attached to the enamel reflector. The...
There is not much catalogue evidence from the early 1930s. From what I could find, there was no mention of a brass model 120. They only mention...
Christer has pretty much covered all of it. I will just confirm that it is from the Optimus period which started in the early 1960s. I can see the...
I would definitely use the replacement brass cup and standard pip from the Fettlebox. I have replaced a few of these newer Optimus NRV pips and...
That would be my best estimate.
That's a very nice example and a real bonus to have the box and accessories. I don't think you will be able to get an exact age of the lamp. It's...
I use a syringe and needle for a couple of lamps with almost impossible to reach spirit cups. I use 5ml for a pre heat.
Definitely visit Fogas. They often have things that aren't listed on the website. Conny is always pleasant to talk to.
This is not something I have found. I have fitted a Px quick starter to an Optimus 1350 tank before. It's a long time ago, but I don't remember...
I wonder if the tank, globe cage and top could be Santrax. I wouldn't think you could polish the Petromax name out of the tank of a 1960s lamp and...
Well done on getting the lamp running nicely. It's looking good. IIRC this version was from the 1970s and continued into the 1980s. I'm not sure...
There's not really any way of narrowing it down. Best I can do is between 1932 to 1938.
The Optimus 300 is from the 1930s. Depending on the filler cap will decide which side of 1935 it is.
Very good job Tony. I'm quite envious of the condition of that hood. :) I'm surprised there is no stamping on the filler cap. I'll have to check...
@Carpedien1982 This is something I have thought about myself, but havn't had a scientific way of measuring it. If you just go on the amount of...
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