Fluke find

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  1. nmp

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    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!
     
  2. Tony Press

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    Great find!

    I’m looking forward to it being cleaned up and running.

    Cheers

    Tony
     
  3. Greeley

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    Were the squid fresh or canned?

    Tom
     
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    Nice wee find,well done your friend' hope Tea was in order afterwards.
    Regards to you all in the stove world. toad
     
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    Lucky find - Congrats!
     
  7. Robert Bruce

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    OMG, what a find, well done. These oldies are great !

    Cheers
    Rob
     
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    @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.