Optimus 111 (F)

Anyone know anything about the Optimus 111 with silver tank?

 

It's a standard 111 (F) where "F" stands for "förnicklad" = nickel plated. You will find a couple in the 111 section of the stove reference gallery Optimus No:111 (all variants) + later Hiker & Hike

 

Ok, I've never seen a 111 with a nickel-plated tank before. Thanks. I bought it yesterday. Saw it online and threw in a bid. Can't wait for it to arrive in the mail.

 

White knob.
Duane

 

I also have this white knob on a stove. Is this from nickel-plated original?

 

Yes, I have a brass model too with the white knob.
Duane

 

Hi. Twodogs excellent post:

Putting a date to Optimus 111

Reports that Op.111 stoves produced in the 1950s were supplied with Cookie-cutter spindle key available in Black, White, Red, or Green.

There does not seem to have been any obvious pattern as to which colour of regulator knob was fitted on a particular Op.111 stove.

Best Regards,
Kerophile.

 

Ok, thanks.

 

Another example.

 

Recived this today. Great condition. Just in need of a service and some cleaning. I have all the parts.