rubbatiti Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) A friend of mine has a small quantity of these flasks and has no idea of their original purpose, anyone any ideas? They're all chrome(?) plated and carry a number (this one is marked '15') the letters 'MB' and the WD broad arrow stamp on their base. The top of each one is marked 'METHYLATED SPIRIT-MINERALIZED' They measure approx. 3.5" long, 4.5" high and 2" deep. Edited June 30, 2014 by rubbatiti punctuation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I had one of these & think I sold it via the forum 5+ years ago. At the time it stimulated some posts about its purpose. But I'm afraid I can't recall what the conclusion was. (Although the arrow doesn't necessarily mead WD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 'METHYLATED SPIRIT-MINERALIZED' is quite possibly, Denatured methanol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoseman Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 'METHYLATED SPIRIT-MINERALIZED' is quite possibly, Denatured methanol Didn't they prime the petrol cookers with methelated spirits?? I've seen them before and always thought that's what they were used for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) De natured Alchaol , or Methelayted Spirtit on UK is indeed used as the primer for Tilly or Bialladin lamps and Parrafin , (Kerosene) stoves. It burns easily and heats the jets to vaporise the Parrafin before it is ignited. It can also be used as a fuel in its own right for unpressurised cookers and such items as Surgical Sterilising equipment. Is he selling? Edited June 30, 2014 by Tony B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 MB is probably the maker, Metal Box Company. As they are plated, I would say they are connected with medical or surgical use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbatiti Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Many thanks for the input chaps, still no definitive answer, consensus of opinion of those 'in the know' who've looked at them seem to agree with Richards theory that they're more than likely medical.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Saw one of these at W&P together with a smaller container for oil. Apparently for a Vickers Machine Gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Saw one of these at W&P together with a smaller container for oil. Apparently for a Vickers Machine Gun. Umm? There we are with our Vickers camoed up and dug in, poised to suprise the nefarious enemy. With a large bright metal contatiner, flashing like a light house! :nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoseman Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Umm? There we are with our Vickers camoed up and dug in, poised to suprise the nefarious enemy. With a large bright metal contatiner, flashing like a light house! :nut: Yeah, medics used meths in burners for sterilizing their surgical equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I've got a steriliser somewhere. it has to simple unpressurised burners, similar to what you see to keep plates warm with. They use meths . Tilley also nade a specific Surgeon's lamp which requires meths to start. If he wants to sell one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbatiti Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Good stuff! I've had another query about if any of them are for sale too, will ask my friend when I see him next, don't see why not though as they're only gathering dust in his workshop at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoseman Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Good stuff! I've had another query about if any of them are for sale too, will ask my friend when I see him next, don't see why not though as they're only gathering dust in his workshop at the moment! Hi If one spare I am looking for one for my PARA medics display please. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 HiIf one spare I am looking for one for my PARA medics display please. Thanks ME First!! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoseman Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 ME First!! :-D I second that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbatiti Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 ..saw my friend today (Although I do have more than one honestly!) and he's willing to part with them as they're not much use to him really! He has 5 of the flasks in total, one or two have scruffy plating on the tops but no dents or other damage, absolutely no idea what they're worth though? If anyone's interested they're more than willing to make an offer if they 'pm' me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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