Historical information

The Primus stove was the first pressurized-burner kerosene (paraffin) stove, developed in 1892 by Frans Wilhelm Lindqvist, a factory mechanic in Stockholm. Because it did not use a wick and did not produce soot, the Primus stove was advertised as the first "sootless" and "wickless" stove. Apart from camping, a primus stove is also useful in homes subject to frequent blackouts. This stove was donated by Anne Simpson of Emerald.

Physical description

Brass 'Primus No 1' stove with removable hot plate and single gas head.

Inscriptions & markings

Made in Sweden - Trade Mark PRI-MUS
PATENT SV. No 48624
ENG.No171536
B.A.HJORTH & Co, Stockholm, Sweden