VTG AB Optimus No 406 Brass Paraffin Kerosene Blowtorch Blowlamp Sweden For Sale

Vintage AB Optimus No. 406 brass pressure blow lamp manufactured in Upplands Väsby, Sweden. Designed to operate on paraffin/kerosene and originally intended for soldering and general heating work.

Heavy brass construction with engraved Optimus globe logo, Swedish manufacturing markings, pressure pump, fuel cap, regulating valve, and burner assembly.

Period Optimus specifications identify the No. 406 as a paraffin/kerosene model with a 0.4-liter / 3/4-pint fuel tank. The flame is regulated using the air valve screw.

Tank is clearly marked:

AB OPTIMUS
UPPLANDS VÄSBY
MADE IN SWEDEN
OPTIMUS No. 406

Additional Arabic/Persian-style script is engraved beneath the manufacturer markings.

The removable outer burner shroud is included and is shown both installed and removed in the photos.

This example has not been fueled or fired during our ownership and has not been pressure tested. It is being offered as a vintage collectible/restoration piece with no guarantee of operational condition.

Great industrial display piece for a vintage tool, camping, Swedish engineering, workshop, steampunk, or blow lamp collection.

Item Specifics

• Brand: Optimus
• Manufacturer: AB Optimus
• Model: No. 406
• Type: Blowtorch / Blow Lamp
• Fuel Type: Paraffin / Kerosene
• Material: Brass
• Color: Brass / Gold
• Tank Capacity: 0.4 Liter / 3/4 Pint
• Vintage: Yes
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Sweden
• Manufacturer Location: Upplands Väsby, Sweden
• Features: Pressure Pump, Regulating Valve, Removable Burner Shroud
• Original Use: Soldering / Heating
• Operation: Untested
• Fuel Included: No

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