This is my Optimus No. 200. The Optimus 200 appears in the Reference Library catalogues from 1915 to 1934. I note that illustrations up to 1924 show the Optimus logo that’s on the side of the tank as being on the right hand side of the panel (near the pump), whereas in 1924 and later the Optimus globe is on the left had side of the panel accompanied by text. This is how this stove is stamped. The stove as shown below has a repaired lipstick burner; donated burner cap (thanks, @nmp); a homemade (by me) foot and leg; a replacement, period appropriate, NRV; and a replacement pump knob. Note that the pump knob is a replacement. There is a small "0" in the centre of the tank bottom plate. The repaired burner from which the burner head (bell) could not be removed (see here). The cast iron burner plate. Note that words "Optimus" and Sweden can be just made out in the casting. This is the replacement foot I made from brass tube. I also made a replacement stainless steel leg (see in this thread, here) and shown above in photos. As it came It was a bit of a basket case. Up and running The saga of the broken NRV is told here: An unfortunate circumstance: Optimus NRV This is a great little stove! Cheers Tony [Washers and seals by The Fettlebox]
@Tony Press, A very nice early example of a Optimus 200, the quality of the lettering and engraving on the older examples of stove is so much nicer, a great example in original condition
@Tony Press Great repair with splendid result, congratulations! What concerns the saga of the broken NRV, my similar ( almost identical ) story was told HERE It happens...
Great to see the finished result burning well! These earlier examples with the 'Patent' script have real class!
Excellent job Tony. Great to see it up and running after your immense hard work. It's a really pretty little stove.
