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Colton / Cook-Heater / Reg. Design No 26714 / Use only High Grade / Lighting Kerosene. Base: 1950 / Modern AGM Monogram / A1092 / A. (South Australia). Household. Kerosene. Oval front, wide groove to back. Screw thread, seam through lip. Amber. Quart. Original metal cap with spring valve. 263 mm with cap. 1950+
Excellent. (8.4). A beauty. Has rust on the lip from the cap. A bit of contents stain inside the shoulder. A few scuffs and scratches around. Spring still works well on the cap which is probably the hardest to get part! The cook heater was manufactured by Colton, Palmer & Preston of Cawthorne St., Southwark, Adelaide. This company started as a saddlery and hardware business under the name J. Colton & Co. John Colton was to be premier of South Australia on two occasions. The Cook Heater could be used either to heat a room or cook a meal. . Estimate: $60-80
