I know I know But for me, it's just a date problem: it's the same model, but not to the same period; it has evolved over the years; well, that's just my opinion!
The mystery deepens? @Serge of course I can send the documentation I can photograph it ok? So far I have seen no names or marks anywhere I will give the pump a more detailed look tomorrow.
@Serge Lots of similarities with the Cobra on the tank gauge filler/ pressure cap lever etc. Like John I feel the cobra is a better match than the Mellus. Nick
My Ultra Succes has a gauge very similar. I fancy both that and the pump may well have been made available to 'manufacturers' of many such stoves, and possibly marketed through chain stores such as BHV of Paris (Like British Home Stores in the UK, or Sears in the USA). I have a tin plate tractor and trailer, a wind-up toy with four selectable gears and reverse. But is there a name on it anywhere? Zip! Probably Eastern bloc, but it's not letting on.
nevermind Imp. Buquet is the name before the address, as in: BUQUET, 118. rue de la Tombe-Issoire. from http://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k55163026.textePage.f796.langFR
Paperwork for the "Darlton" Pressure Stove from Australia also recommends castor oil "which is not soluble in kerosine" That might explain the french recommendation as well. Ben
