Up for sale is a highly collectible Clayton & Lambert (C&L) TL-130 (not stamped anywhere making it an early production model. "Flat Tank" gasoline blow torch. Dating to the early 1920s, this unit features the rare low-profile rectangular brass tank rather than the common upright cylinder style.
Key Features & Condition:
* Mechanical Condition: Rare for its age, this unit seems to build pressure as the pump and the valve are functional.
* Design: Distinctive "Flat" brass tank for extra stability, originally used in specialized industrial and plumbing work.
* Aesthetics: Features the iconic original red-painted wooden handle and a cast-iron burner nozzle with clear patent markings including PAT NO 1639938 July 27th 1922.
* Patina: The brass has a beautiful, uncleaned aged patina. The original shield-shaped C&L decal is present with honest wear, showing its authentic 100-year history.
* Markings: Burner head is clearly stamped with patent dates from 1921.
Collector's Note: This is an early production TL-130 model, predating the later base-stamped versions. Its ability to hold pressure makes it a premium example of early 20th-century American industrial tool history. Perfect for tool collectors, industrial decor, or as a base for a high-end steampunk lamp conversion.