@TraceyjD turn your stove over and look at the bottom there should be a circle with a combination of letters and numbers inside the circle use the Primus dating chart to establish the date. Is there no number inscribed on the top of the tank such as No.5 ? Follow link to date chart Primus Dating Chart 1911 - 1964 No circle etc means post 1964 cleaning is down to personal preference Cheers Nick
It looks quite 1950's-ish so it would be likely to have a centered circle underside with a 2-letter year code, first letter A and an additional non year-code that can be a small letter or 1-2 digit - or the 6 digit code on the riser tube between tank and burner. AU=1955 AR=1952
It was made in 1953 - the number on top seem to be located within a marking I don't recognise, it may be related to the import/customs handling at the time.