Burmos Paraffin Stove

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Though not directly relating to this particular stove, we thought this 1930’s trade catalogue advert gives a fabulous glimpse of the past.
Description
‘Burmos’ paraffin camping stove in biscuit tin . Brass camping stove with removable circular pot rest. Three legs. Screwtop on fuel reservoir. Pump with black plastic handle. Screwtop on burner.
Inscription description
On pot rest “BURMOS BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND”
Acquisition Method:
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Provenance:
Object Production
Production Place:
England
Materials:
brass, iron
Maker:
Burmos
Colour:
gold, brown
Dimensions:
22(h) x 21(diameter) cms.
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
515.2008.1(a-b)
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
26/11/2008
ID:
1
Category:

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