@igh371 Good point something is either missing from the lid or I am missing something here? I cannot see any reason for the crenellations and...
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@presscall the threaded section is the ring with the raised areas on which have holes in, but you cannot reverse this to screw back onto the...
I have wondered about the lid of this kettle for a long time it does not work as described but I cannot see the purpose of the raised areas with...
What a great lot of photos! I hope my luck is better next year and I can attend again.
@presscall Sounds like a nice typically classic camp stoves story of doing a good turn
@Pharael What a beauty and it looks super high quality manufacture the soldering is real good!
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Optimus 199 ranger can be found in the SRG here. Optimus 199 with mini pump . [ATTACH][ATTACH] Similar to an 8r but on steroids !
@Pharael Cheers are you going to Newark this year I could bring the heat reflector and between us we could make a very rare stove temporarily!...
@Pharael very nice indeed! Is this a new acquisition ? Did you find it in the UK. Let me know if you find another you do not need 2! As you know...
@justwander It looks like a blob of solder has been put on the rim and some has run down into the domed base with the stove upside down. I would...
@Moony Mark What made you think the outer cap was going to melt? Was the outer cap cherry red? (n0t neccesarily a problem) Was the stove...
Always nice to here a stoves family history and memories.
[ATTACH] Silver plated Thompson Ritchie “quick boil” kettle with a French (?) burner/stand. link to the paraffinalia section of the SRG below...
@igh371 the only other possibility is that all other examples of the wire have become detached and left a hole? Unlikely ! From your description...
The joint round the spout was leaking so I have soldered it up which I was very reticent to do ! It was leaking badly and made the kettle...
@igh371 Ian thanks so much for that link about the burner taking me to Johns ( @presscall ) original post. The burner is as you say identical...
@Blackdog The name Thompson Ritchie Buckingham gate is under the spout as expected so confirms it as the real deal.
Bought at auction on a hunch. Silver plated with the adjustable spirit burner/stand. Probably from a very up market picnic set as the kettle is to...
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