Historical information

Blow torches like this one were widely used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries before modern gas torches and propane burners became standard.
Operated by pressurizing liquid fuel (kerosene or gasoline), which was vaporized and ignited to create a high-temperature flame.
Commonly used for:
Soldering and brazing in plumbing.
Heating and softening metal for shaping.
Thawing frozen pipes in cold climates.
Industrial applications requiring direct flame.

Physical description

This is a vintage kerosene or gasoline blow torch, commonly used in soldering, metalworking, and industrial applications.
The torch has a cylindrical metal fuel tank, which appears to be made of brass or steel, with signs of oxidation and patina.
Attached to the top of the tank is a pump handle, used to pressurize the fuel inside the tank.
The burner assembly extends from the top of the fuel tank and includes a fuel control valve (a round, serrated metal knob).
The burner nozzle is housed inside a silver-coloured metal casing, likely made of cast iron or aluminium, which serves as a heat shield.
A wrapped cloth insulation is present around part of the handle, likely to protect the user from heat.
It could be from a well-known maker such as Turner, Clayton & Lambert, Bladon, or Sievert, which were among the leading manufacturers of blow torches in the early to mid-20th century.