The most unusual item in your collection?

Roy had one at Newark 06 - I think Bart may have it now. Nick managed to getting it working.
There's pics somewhere on the site!

 

The two Austrian NOKO stoves are probably the rarest in my collection. Though the integral cases appear similar the stoves are different models and are the only ones, with cases, I have ever seen, live or in pictures, in all the years I have been collecting. I think Ian posted some photos for me in another thread. I have to also add the Juwel Patent 5, which appears to predates the Juwel Patent 6. I believe the 5 is at least a hundred years old. It differs from the 6 in fount shape and pump size, though the pump is similar in design. The burner for the 5 was also used on the 6.

I believe that Ian had the burner section of one of the NOKOs and found a stainless tin that fit it exactly. It made a perfect little trekking stove that had to rival any SVEA or Optimus!!

Gordon

 

Useful info Gordon. I have a NOKO here. Good to know the country. I'll add it to the makers list.

 

Ross:

Is it the burner only or complete. I'm curious as to how many different models were made. Must be getting late in your neck of the woods!!

Gordon

 

They'll do nicely on the forum - maybe not in Reference - maybe Paraffinallia or Stove Forum?

Here's a few things for Magnus' unusual stove 'related' request that will be going in the Paraffinalia section:

 

It was late! It's just about complete - just missing the control valve key but I'm sure I'll have something to fit.

I'm just about to go away for a week so I've left it on my desk to photo for you when I get back.

 

I have nothing I'd consider rare - especially considering what Ross and others share here, but you'd be surprised at the number of folks who look at my collection of ordinary stoves and say, "Huh? What is that?" After I tell them what it is and talk a bit about my collection habit, I often get the strangest looks.

One item I have that I have yet to see another of is a three burner once sold by Sears under the J.C. Higgins brand. I've seen several two burner versions, but never a three. However, I don't consider this rare. Interesting, maybe uncommon, and definitely, a good working stove, but not rare.

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Morning, Lads,

Hard to decide what's the most "rare" thing in my collection, as to me, even a plain-jane, old 8R is "rare", and very wonderful!! 8)

Here are some photos of an old Coleman Kitchen Range, which I would date to the early 1930's, or even a little earlier. I have yet to do anything with it, as it needs lots of help. Maybe one day, it will work, once again, and be back in it's original painted glory, eh?















Then, there's the, as far as I know, "one of a kind" folding kerosene stove that I bought last year, just in time for the CA Stove Gathering! This one, made in Padasdena, CA, in the early 1920's, also came with a wonderful "Blue Bird" oven, which Sweet Bride used like a Master Baker, at the Gathering!! OH, yeah!!










And, last, but certainly not least, here's Sweet Bride, baking up some wonderful corn bread at the CA Stove Gathering, with the Blue Bird oven, atop an old Coleman 3-burner that I'd found in a Thrift Shop, on the way to the event! The stove worked well, and the oven worked fantastically!!



So, those are probably my two most "rare" stoves, though to me, they are ALL "rare"!! 8) Take care, and God Bless!

Every Good Wish,
Doc

 

Ross, where do you find all thease rare items??

I just love the "Primus truck"!! I had no clue that Primus also sold car toys.... Or is the car toy produced by Condrup Right spelled?

Many thank's for taking your time to take a photo on that two great items!!

Best Regards from Sweden,
Magnus Thilander

 

Hi again Nick!

Here is a quick reply on your questions, again:


This is a Radius No 143 lamp. Lamp base - Radius No 21 strove


Radius No 145. Lamp base - Radius No 17 stove


Radius No 146 lamp. Lamp base - Radius No 21 stove

Best Regards,
Magnus Thilander

 

Good evening Doc!

What a wonderful Coleman Kitchen Range!! Never seen one of thease before, so thanks to you Doc for showing!
That kitchen range seems to need one or two hours of fettling, or maybe 1 week? I'd enjoy too see before'n'after picture of that Coleman Kitchen Range!! When can you fix those pictures Doc? 8)

Great picture on Sweet Bride by the way!! Wonderful!!

Thank's again!

Best Regards,
Magnus Thilander

 

Good evening Sketch!

That is just a great picture of a three-burner-stove!!
For me it's seems unusual since it has three burners... What is your experience with a three-burner-stove Sketch? I've plans to buy one but I am not sure if it works so good as a two burner stove..? Can you please tell me what you thinks: Is a three burner stove just as good as a two burner stove?

Thank's for posting!!

Best Regards,
Magnus Thilander
Stockholm

 

Hey, Magnus,

Many thanks, Lad! I think that, if YOU had that old Coleman range, you would probably have it all fettled, painted, and restored, in a week!! However, with ME owning it, it probably won't be done for a couple of YEARS!! Too many other things to do, before I start on that deep project! But, someday, I'll get to it, and I promise to post photos of the entire proceedings. Thanks, again, for your very nice comments, and God Bless!

Every Good Wish,
Doc

 

Hi Ross:

Back yet? Love to see a pic of your NOKO stove. Mine are packed away until sometime this summer.

Gordon

 

Sorry, I missed this response Magnus.

Three burners can be great stoves. Usually, the side burners have less output, great for simmering - most notably the Coleman three burners are known for this. But the above stove I pictured can burn really hot on all burners or adjusted to also simmer. On full burn, that stove will really go thru the fuel! Your mileage will vary according to what sort of 3 burner you get. If you can find one like the one above, by all means, get it!

 

Hi Gordon - back & with the Bulgarian Flu!! I've posted pics of the NOKO HERE

 

Congratulations! Great shots Ross!! In the other model the pot stand is hinged and centered and the guts slide out utilizing a grooved guide. The fount and shield end up outside of the case in a fashion a bit like the larger Enders stoves. I know nothing about this maker. You? Thanks for the photos.

Gordon

 

Thanks for the photo assist, Ian. Some day I will figure it out!!

Gordon

 

Soon you won't need it.

 

Will we be able to include photos in our posts sort of like attaching them t our email? If so. when I unpack my collection in a few months stand by for a few \ \ \ \