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Multilingual Engravings
Tank is prominently stamped in English, French, Spanish, German, Arabic, and Indic scripts reflecting global export reach.
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01 / 02Primus No. 1 Brass Kerosene Pressure Stove — photograph 1
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
A classic Swedish portable brass pressure stove manufactured by B.A. Hjorth & Co. under the Primus brand. The brass fount features extensive multilingual export stampings alongside an integrated hand pump and pressure-release filler cap. Fitted with a fixed three-leg support frame, a roarer burner assembly, and a removable cast iron 'Primus Sweden' trivet ring.
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Solid Brass Fuel Fount
Heavy-gauge brass tank engineered to withstand manual pressurization via the integrated side pump cylinder.
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Classic Roarer Burner
Equipped with traditional four-tube vaporizing loop and flame spreader for high-heat pressurized combustion.
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Original Cast Trivet
Includes the distinctively cast top pan-support ring clearly marked with raised 'PRIMUS' and 'SWEDEN' motifs.
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Dual-Valve Cap
Brass fuel filler cap integrates an authentic manual thumb-screw air release valve to extinguish the flame.
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Three-Leg Stability
Robust fixed steel legs curve inward to securely cradle heavy cookware directly above the central flame.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
A/B B.A. Hjorth & Co., Stockholm
Origin
Sweden
Year
1925
Department
scientific-instruments
Packed shipment
4 kg · 40 × 30 × 25 cm
Manufacturer
A/B B.A. Hjorth & Co., Stockholm, Sweden
Fuel type
Kerosene (paraffin)
Burner type
Roarer burner assembly
Tank material
Drawn brass with stamped multilingual inscriptions
Support ring
Cast iron, marked 'PRIMUS SWEDEN'
Legs
Three steel support legs soldered to tank base
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Primus No. 1 Brass Kerosene Pressure Stove — photograph 2
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Primus No. 1 Brass Kerosene Pressure Stove; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Global Trade
Inscriptions for the World
The tank body displays ornate polyglot markings in Latin, Arabic, and Indic scripts visible in photograph two, evidencing how B.A. Hjorth & Co. exported Swedish precision engineering across continents during the early twentieth century.
Exploration Equipment
Cast Iron Endurance
Photographed resting against the uprights in the third image, the heavy-duty cast iron trivet provided unbreakable stability for cookware on Arctic sledges and desert caravans, bearing bold embossed relief proof of its Stockholm origins.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1892
Invention of Primus
Frans Wilhelm Lindqvist patents the sootless pressurized kerosene burner, founding the Primus stove legacy.
1897
Global Polar Expeditions
Primus stoves accompany major Arctic and Antarctic explorations, proving reliability in extreme environments.
1911
B.A. Hjorth & Co. Distribution
B.A. Hjorth & Co. markets Primus worldwide, establishing multilingual tank engravings for diverse international markets.
1930s
Standard of Domestic and Camp Cooking
The No. 1 roarer and No. 5 silent models become worldwide domestic and expedition cooking staples.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The stove shows authentic age and heavy operational use, with surface oxidation, patina, and tarnishing across the brass tank. The burner assembly and spirit pre-heating cup exhibit heavy soot encrustation, while the cast iron trivet displays uniform surface rust without apparent structural cracks. Steel upright legs show surface oxidation and loss of original plating.
✓
InspectedBrass Tank Patina
Surfaces show natural aging, tarnishing, localized scuffs, and dark oxidation spots, with the original stamped text remaining legible.
✓
InspectedCast Iron Trivet Rust
The cast top ring has developed an even coat of surface corrosion and oxidation, but retains clear embossed 'PRIMUS' and 'SWEDEN' lettering.
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InspectedBurner Encrustation
The roarer burner, vaporizing tubes, and priming spirit cup are heavily carbonized and soot-darkened from kerosene combustion.
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InspectedLegs and Pump Fitting
The soldered leg struts show minor surface wear, tarnish, and heat discoloration, with pump knob intact and original threaded pressure valve in place.
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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Primus No. 1 Brass Kerosene Pressure Stove