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Authentic Phoebus Branding
Prominently stamped with the Phoebus name, model number 160, and dual MJR manufacturer trademarks on the main tank body.
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01 / 03Phoebus No. 160 Brass Blowtorch by Josef Rosenthal — photograph 1
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
A classic cylindrical brass blowtorch manufactured under the renowned Austrian Phoebus brand by Josef Rosenthal. The piece features an angled combustion nozzle supported by a curved steel bracket, an integrated brass pressure hand pump, and an ergonomic perforated metal handle. The cylindrical fuel tank displays deep stamped maker markings, the model designation 160, and the MJR trademark.
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Angled Burner Design
Features an upward-angled combustion chamber mounted on a sturdy curved steel reinforcement arm for directed heat output.
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Integrated Hand Pump
Equipped with a solid brass manual pressure pump featuring an ergonomic plunger knob to pressurize the fuel chamber.
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Perforated Grip Handle
Includes a distinctive ventilated metal handle designed to dissipate thermal transfer during continuous operational use.
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Embossed Adjustment Wheel
The regulating spindle wheel bears the factory Phoebus casting, confirming matching original hardware.
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Heavy-Gauge Brass Construction
Constructed from thick spun and drawn brass engineered to withstand operating vapor pressure without deformation.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Josef Rosenthal (Phoebus), Vienna
Origin
Austria
Year
1930
Department
scientific-instruments
Packed shipment
4 kg · 40 × 30 × 25 cm
Manufacturer
Metallwarenfabrik Josef Rosenthal (Phoebus)
Model
Phoebus 160
Primary Material
Solid brass with blackened steel handle and support bracket
Apparatus Type
Liquid fuel pressurized blowtorch / blowlamp
Tank Markings
Stamped 'PHOEBUS 160' with MJR Trade Mark insignias
Pressure System
Integrated manual brass plunger pump with knurled cap
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Phoebus No. 160 Brass Blowtorch by Josef Rosenthal — photograph 2
Detail № 02 · Phoebus No. 160 Brass Blowtorch by Josef Rosenthal — photograph 3
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Phoebus No. 160 Brass Blowtorch by Josef Rosenthal; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Austrian Engineering
The Workshop Torch of Vienna
Visible in the second photograph, the crisp 'PHOEBUS 160' stamping documents the industrial craftsmanship of Vienna's Josef Rosenthal metalworks, whose robust pressurized appliances were standard equipment for mid-century European artisans and industrial metalworkers.
Thermal Design
Engineered for Controlled Heat
The first photograph highlights the angled burner shroud and perforated steel handle. This purposeful design dissipated intense heat away from the craftsman's grip while directing concentrated vaporized flame toward intricate soldering and pipework tasks.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1890s
Establishment of Josef Rosenthal
The Josef Rosenthal metalworks is established in Vienna, Austria, manufacturing pressure lamps, camping stoves, and metal hardware.
1910s
Launch of the Phoebus Brand
Rosenthal introduces the 'Phoebus' trade name alongside the iconic MJR trademark for its thermal and pressurized appliance lines.
1930
Introduction of Model 160
The Phoebus No. 160 blowtorch enters widespread workshop and plumbing service across Central Europe.
1970s
Shift to Collector Interest
As modern gas canisters replace liquid-fuel torches, classic Phoebus brass blowtorches transition into cherished industrial antiquities.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The blowtorch is preserved in authentic vintage condition with a warm, naturally aged patina across the brass vessel. The steel burner shroud and bracket exhibit surface oxidation, heat discoloration, and soot traces typical of historical operation. Mechanical fittings, screw caps, and the stamped control knob remain intact with minor surface wear.
✓
InspectedBrass Casing & Finish
Natural aged patina with minor surface scratches, shallow tarnish spots, and undisturbed brass oxidation throughout the cylindrical tank.
✓
InspectedBurner & Nozzle Assembly
Exhibits heavy heat darkening, carbon residue, and surface patina on the steel nozzle shroud and burner bracket from flame exposure.
✓
InspectedControl Valve & Pump
Original brass pump rod and Phoebus-embossed valve control knob are structurally intact with intact thread fittings.
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InspectedHandle & Frame
Formed black-finished steel handle with ventilation perforations is securely fastened, showing age-related paint wear and light surface rust.
Logistics
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.
Acquisition
Make it part of
your collection.
Contact the seller for more information or to discuss this object.
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Phoebus No. 160 Brass Blowtorch by Josef Rosenthal