I was at an antique fair today when I spotted a Primus 210 in its usual red tin. I was looking at this when my friend picked up a blue tin beside it and said “here’s another one for you!” Looking at the box I spotted the compact outfit label on the lid and thought this looks more interesting. Opening the box I found a stove jammed in so tight against an oversized paraffin tin I could get neither out. It was filthy and the riser had been pushed down deforming the tank, It was another 210 which I can use for spares and keep the tin for a better stove? I did the deal for six squid and walked away. On closer inspection on arrival back at home I managed to separate tin and stove gave the tank a rub with a wet finger and saw the No. 230, looking on the base, no date code, bleed valve was unusual to my eye so I thought it was a home spun mod. But no, looking in the SRG Ifound I have a probable pre 1911 230 with windshield prickers and tin! What a stoke of luck! It needs some untidy soldering tidied up and washers etc. And the riser needs pulling back into position out of the tank but it should be a nice addition to the collection and one of my earliest stoves!
Nice wee find,well done your friend' hope Tea was in order afterwards. Regards to you all in the stove world. toad
@nmp Hi, refreshing to learn that there are still Prizes to be found out there. We all browse the likely places with hopes to find the stoves / lamps we want to grow our collections, so keep browsing. I wish I had your Good luck. A good find. Optimust.