The gallery of photos above are an incredible early collection
of Perfection Kerosene Heaters.
The models above are currently in the private collection of Jim Silver.
Ken's Model 170 has the original Ruby Red glass in the viewing window.
PERFECTION KEROSENE HEATER - MODEL NUMBER 130-C
(Canadian Model)
Restored beautiful by Allan Webster!
Currently in the private collection of A. Webster.
FROM JIM SILVER:
"The #120 was a smaller heater I call a Junior because of it’s size. Wick - flame spreader and gallery are same as larger founts. The time line of this heater is from left to right. Started about 1900 and was the #100 series until around 1915 when Perfection started the #500 series along with the #500 wicks. The #510 & #520 replaced the #120.
If that’s the 3 leg version, it’s a smaller fount"
Mel - Owner (Thursday, 23 November 2023 07:36)
Hello Les,
There should be mica behind the front viewing area.
Les Beck (Wednesday, 22 November 2023 19:52)
I have a Perfection Model 160, triangle tag. Age? It has been painted all flat black by someone. Is there supposed to have glass in the metal vents?
Michelle Miller (Sunday, 19 November 2023 23:38)
Hello Mr. Silver. I’m so grateful to have found your page. We found a 160 with a triangle label in our basement under our farm house. On the bottom vent plate it says, “patented June 17, 1913”. I’d love to send you pictures to see if you can tell me if it is the first 160 model made (rather than 160-B). We also found a tall lamp that burns oil as well as what appears to be an oil stove lighter. Would love some direction on what it is and what they used it for in the beautiful wheat fields of the Palouse farming area in Washington state!
Thanks for your time!
-Michelle
meeshmill@gmail.com
Mel-Owner (Wednesday, 30 August 2023 14:27)
Hello Heidi,
I'd be glad to try to help you. Please use the main contact form and then we can chat.
Heidi (Wednesday, 30 August 2023 13:03)
Hi..we had a barn find of a rusty 150 second edition. The one pictured in the website is gorgeous. Have no expertise in restoration as a nurse but is there value in trying to sell and ship to someone who would give it the TLC it deserves? Thank you…
Mel-Owner (Monday, 03 April 2023 08:05)
Hello Rick,
The value of your Model 120 Heater depends entirely on condition of course. One indicator is to check the SOLD items on Ebay for that particular model. It will give you a good idea about your heater.
Rick (Sunday, 02 April 2023 20:17)
Hi. I found a model 120 triangle tag like yours pictured. It has no color left (rusty) but it does have the burner complete. Does it have value?
Dave Birznieks (Thursday, 09 February 2023 02:38)
Hi, I purchased a perfection heater but i dont know the model number or how to restore the wick and burner so it can work, Can you help?
Gladyd (Wednesday, 24 August 2022 19:26)
I have one of these heaters which include the brass container for oil. It had original paint in good condition. Do you know where I can sell it? Thank you
Michael Carroll (Saturday, 05 February 2022 22:37)
thank you for the information
Mel - Owner (Saturday, 05 February 2022 16:33)
Also please note about the comment if it is a '3 legged' version. Definitely a smaller fuel fount.
Mel - Owner (Saturday, 05 February 2022 16:31)
Mike,
You would need to get measurements from whoever is selling a smaller fuel fount and then see if those measurements would accommodate your 120.
Michael Carroll (Saturday, 05 February 2022 13:56)
you have said the 120 font is smaller,how do I tell the size if the ones I have seen on e-bay only show the pics not what they came out of or what they will fit?
Mel - Owner (Saturday, 22 January 2022 10:17)
Hello Michael,
The fuel tank for the 120 is smaller. *SEE MY NOTES ABOVE FROM JIM SILVER.
Michael Carroll (Friday, 21 January 2022 20:59)
is a fuel tank/font for a 120 smaller than the other models?
Mel - Owner (Wednesday, 29 December 2021 13:48)
Hi Kevin,
The 'plastic' you are referring to is Mica. It is available on line.
Kevin Kobus (Wednesday, 29 December 2021 13:36)
I have the model 150. What type of plastic fits in the window?
Thank You
Mel - Owner (Thursday, 17 June 2021)
Hello Monica,
Please use the main contact form and then we can exchange emails and photos of what you have.
Monica Kennedy (Thursday, 17 June 2021 14:16)
We have a perfection smokeless oil heater no 160. If you are interested in it I can send pictures.