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HEATER, KEROSENE - VALOR JUNIOR

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c. 1940

Overview

Consists of two cylindrical sections, the lower one is the larger diameter supported on a curved base and four bent legs. The smaller upper cylinder is also supported on a smaller curved base and is hinged to allow the upper part to open for access to the burner assembly, diagonally opposite is a spring latch to hold it closed and above this is a protruding aluminium escutcheon with text and a red glass lens behind.

On top of the upper section is a larger diameter cap with a wire handle attached.

Both the cylindrical sections have a series of nine holes arranged in a diamond pattern repeated around the circumference, the lower section has a slot to accommodate the wick control.

The unit was originally painted black.

Historical information

This heater uses kerosene which was absorbed through a wick and then burned to produce heat and light. Kerosene is a product of petroleum refinement which saw common use in Australia for fuel. Heaters used for indoor use are now typically electrically powered or use gas from a wall socket.

The manufacturer, Valor started as a business producing oil storage containers for larger organisations in 1890. By the early 1900s Valor was producing its first range of oil heaters. By the 1940s Valor Junior heaters were advertised for sale in Australia.

In the present day Valor is known as Yale and Valor and continues to trade in electrical and gas goods.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-AK2000.35A

Material

Paint

Inscriptions and markings

Text on escutchion: [VALOR JUNIOR / VALOR / No MADE IN ENGLAND 56]

Year

c. 1940

Statement of significance

MEDIUM