Primus Stove - BA Hjorth & Co

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B A Hjorth & Co

1937

Overview

Brass round base is 8.5 inches diameter
paraffin pressure stove with three iron legs and a removeable cast iron trivet

Historical information

B.A. Hjorth & Co was a Swedish company that became known for making the Primus stove and other related products.

Primus is a famous Swedish brand of portable stoves used for cooking and other outdoor activities.
These stoves typically run on paraffin (kerosene) and require a pump to build pressure and heat the burner for proper vaporization and ignition.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2025.239

Item type

Themes

Material

Inscriptions and markings

"Primus No.2. Made in Sweden"
"Trademark Primus"

"Sole Makers of the Genuine Primus
A/B
BA HJORTH & CO
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN"

Contextual information

The founder, Berndt August Hjorth, came to Sweden in 1881 and acquired the Primus factory in 1918, which led to the creation of the Primus brand.
As per the 'Primus Dating Chart' (attached), this stove was made in 1937.

Note: F.W. Lindqvist, the inventor of the stove and his partner J.V. Svenson (J.V.Svensons Fotogenköksfabrik) employed the services of B.A. Hjorth & Co to sell and market their new product.
Hjorth’s skill soon turned “Primus” into a household name with worldwide sales which contributed to rapid growth for both companies. In 1898 the business was reorganised as a limited company under the name AB Primus. In 1918, B.A. Hjorth & Co. took over Primus and the company became part of the Bahco group.

( Reference: https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/ab-primus-b-a-hjorth-co-bahco.7/ )

Keywords

PRIMUS

HJORTH B A & Co

Place made

Stockholm, Sweden

Year

1937

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

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