Britinol Spirit blow amp
Britinol Spirit Lamp with brass cap off
Name/Title
Britinol Spirit blow ampEntry/Object ID
2025.1.858Description
Small square metal container with two metal handles and a brass screw-on stopper. The lamp should have a retractable holder for the welding iron, but unfortunately it apears to be missing, See advert photo below.Context
The firm's full name was BI-METALS (BRITINOL) Ltd. Established in 1949, the company was a family-run business operated by the Heyer family, being located in premises called St. Mary’s Works at 1A Balfour Mews, Bridge Road, Edmonton, London. The building was a new build in about 1949, possibly a re-development following bomb damage to the original Mews buildings during WW2. The company’s original activity was the production of spirit blowlamps and other soldering equipment. They went on to manufacture petrol-driven heavy-duty power tools. They then went on to be involved in model engines.Cataloged By
Felix LamCategory
Tools, Ancient Pottery & Artefacts