Blaxburner Paraffin Stove

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The Blaxburner Stove
Blaxburner Logo & Made in GDR (German Democratic Republic)
‘In the bothy’
Description
“Blaxburner” paraffin camping stove and seven associated pieces. Stove sits on three legs which also hold three removable pot rests. Removable screwtop for fuelling and removable screwtop for removable burner. Spanner. Two removable parts of burner. Round
Inscription description
“BLAXBURNER MADE IN GDR ANOTHER BLACKS OF GREENOCK QUALITY PRODUCT”
Acquisition Method:
Purchased
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Provenance:
Blaxburner stoves were marketed and sold by Blacks of Greenock(Scotland) up to the end of 1970. They had them made in East Germany by BAT stoves, and later in South Africa by Chalwyn. Not sure where this one appeared from but it’s in excellent condition and pretty much complete.
Object Production
Production Place:
GDR
Materials:
brass, aluminium
Maker:
Blaxburne
Colour:
Goldy, silver
Dimensions:
burner -12(h) x 55(circumference)cms. Pot rest – 21(diameter)cms burner –
Object Condition:
pot rest rusty
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
080.2008.1(a-h)
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
10/10/2008
ID:
1
Category:

Camping
Location
Location:
Bohuntin
Current Location
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007