Historical information

Used to heat a soldering iron, burn paint of a metal surface or to heat an object. Used kerosene under pressure to produce a high-temperature flame. Was collected from BTM tool collection. Was used in the 1970s and 1980s as a workshop tool.

Significance

Demonstrates a portable device used to heat objects.

Physical description

Blow Lamp with yellow adhesive cloth tape on side, securing a 'pricker', used to clean the nozzle

Inscriptions & markings

"Kerosene Only" barely discernible, written in ballpoint pen