Should I or shouldn't I? (French Pigeon)

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  1. frg7700

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    Found a Pigeon today just outside Bayeux, no photos at owners request but it's two silent burners on a typically French looking blue enamelled trivet. I think it's paraffin, it's definitely pressurised, two separate tanks circa two pints and that looks to be two control taps on the front. Can't find anything like it in the reference gallery.

    Poor pickings for me this trip at the brocantes (still no 7052!) so I'm considering it, but I'm curious as to whether anyone has one or knows exactly what it is?
     
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    A two burner, regulated, two tank, enameled french stove?
    Buy the flipping thing and ponder it later! :lol:

    Alec.
     
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    If the price is right.. cant go wrong
     
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    There's always eBay if it doesn't fit into your collection.
     
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    It needs a bit of work, but seems intact. Hopefully I can do all that's necessary. Oh, and it's green enamel, not blue! We settled on €40.
     
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    yay!!!!
     
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    Pic now. Do you think we need a larger car? Messenger_creation_d219934f-2fa7-4dbf-ae47-c4aa2a47a52f.jpeg
     
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    Neat little unit. probably just needs a good spitshine :a
     
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    Buy a tin of neatsfoot or 3-in-1 and you might have it going by the end of the day :lol:

    Alec.
     
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    It's a beauty!

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