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01 / 02Max Sievert 1054 Brass Blowlamp (0.5 Liter) — photograph 1

Why this object
still matters.

Crafted in Sweden by Max Sievert, this 0.5-liter brass blowtorch features an angled burner tube secured with an external steel bracket. The tank body displays detailed factory stampings guaranteeing genuine Sievert manufacture, alongside an integrated manual air pump, winged filler cap, and perforated metal handle.

01

Genuine Sievert Stamping

Deeply impressed side cartouche with Max Sievert Stockholm trademark and 'Beware of Imitations' advisory.

02

Angled Burner Geometry

Features an inclined brass burner assembly braced by an arched steel chassis bracket for targeted flame application.

03

Integrated Hand Pump

Equipped with a solid brass cylindrical pressure pump and sprung knurled plunger mounted beside the fuel font.

04

Dual-Unit Capacity Marking

Shoulder is factory stamped with '0.5 LITER = 1 PINT' designation for international trade specifications.

05

Perforated Heat-Dissipating Handle

Fitted with a ventilated metal sleeve grip designed to reduce heat transfer during extended operation.

06

Branded Control Hardware

Includes an embossed 'SIEVERT' wing cap and 'SWEDEN' regulation valve wheel directly integrated onto the tank head.

The useful facts,
clearly recorded.

Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.

Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Max Sievert, Stockholm
Origin
Sweden
Year
1935
Department
scientific-instruments
Packed shipment
4 kg · 40 × 30 × 25 cm
Manufacturer
Max Sievert
Model
1054
Capacity
0.5 Liter (1 Pint)
Primary Material
Brass with steel bracket and handle
Fuel Type
Petrol / Gasoline
Country of Origin
Sweden

Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.

Max Sievert 1054 Brass Blowlamp (0.5 Liter) — photograph 2
Detail № 01 · Max Sievert 1054 Brass Blowlamp (0.5 Liter) — photograph 2

A traceable life,
carefully recorded.

Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Max Sievert 1054 Brass Blowlamp (0.5 Liter); this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.

Max Sievert 1054 Brass Blowlamp (0.5 Liter) — Stockholm Engineering Precision

Stockholm Engineering Precision

Max Sievert blowlamps represented the pinnacle of Swedish brass metallurgy, engineered to generate steady, high-temperature heat for metalworkers and plumbers across early-twentieth-century industrial workshops worldwide. The account stays anchored to the individual object photographed here, preserving its maker, period, and visible material character for the next collection.

Max Sievert 1054 Brass Blowlamp (0.5 Liter) — The War on Imitations

The War on Imitations

Because Sievert blowlamps were widely copied across Europe, the company rolled prominent anti-counterfeit warnings directly into the brass tank wall, guaranteeing authentic Swedish craftsmanship and high operating safety standards.

An object in time,
one continuous story.

1882
Sievert Founded

Max Sievert partners with Carl Richard Nyberg to commercialize and distribute liquid-fuel blowlamps internationally.

1935
Model 1054 Introduced

Sievert manufactures compact 0.5-liter angled blowlamps for specialized soldering, plumbing, and workshop duties.

1950
Global Distribution

Max Sievert tools cement a global reputation for safety and quality, featuring prominent anti-counterfeiting tank warnings.

1965
Propane Transition

Production of traditional liquid-fueled brass blowlamps winds down as modern gas cartridge torches take over.

Honest wear,
documented clearly.

The blowtorch retains a consistent aged brass patina with scattered surface oxidation, dark spotting, and light tooling marks throughout. Mechanical fittings, including the filler cap, control knob, and pump plunger, are intact with expected cosmetic tarnish. The burner head exhibits heat darkening and interior residue consistent with historic use.

✓
Inspected

Brass Tank & Patina

Features uniform darkening, surface age spots, and minor handling wear, while preserving sharp stamped lettering on the front and shoulder.

✓
Inspected

Burner Assembly

Shows heavy heat-induced discoloration and soot remnants on the slotted brass shroud and nozzle assembly.

✓
Inspected

Fittings & Controls

The Sievert-branded winged filler plug, Sweden-stamped valve knob, and spring-loaded pump piston remain firmly mounted.

✓
Inspected

Handle & Frame

Perforated steel handle grip and burner support bracket show mild surface patina and oxidation without structural deformation.

Inspected, insured,
door to door.

Step 01

Delivery

Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.

Step 02

Shipping

Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.

Step 03

Returns

Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.

Step 04

Dispatch

Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.

Estimate delivery

Final courier and insured rate are confirmed at checkout.

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your collection.

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