Blowlamp
Max Sievert
Category
Tools
Date
Unknown
Materials
Steel and brass.
Measurements
200 x 250 x 100 mm
Place of origin
Stockholm
Collection
Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1700554.1
Summary
Blowlamp. A 'Sievert' paraffin blowlamp used for paint stripping and soldering. The reservoir is cylindrical, made of brass and surmounted by a brass filler cap and a brass plunger pump activator. The nozzle and handle are of steel. A holder for a soldering iron is attached to the nozzle.
Marks and inscriptions
Top of reservoir and each side of handle.: Original / SIEVERT Top of filler.: SIEVERT 15557 / MADE IN SWEDEN Nozzle support: SIEVERT 562 / MADE IN SWEDEN Side of reservoir.: MADE IN / MAX SIEVERT STOCKHOLM / SWEDEN / THE ORIGINAL & GENUINE SIEVERT APPARATUS / IS ALWAYS STAMPED THUS / "MAX.SIEVERT.STOCKHOLM" / SIGNIFYING / THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE STANDARD IN DESIGN / MATERIAL & QUALITY GENERALLY / AND GUARANTEEING / LASTING SATISFACTION & ABSOLIUTE SAFETY IN USE / BEWARE OF IMITATIONS On each side of thumbscrew.: PRIMUS Top of reservoir.: 0.5 LITER / = 1 PINT
Makers and roles
Max Sievert , maker