Based on this rare nameplate this is a transition piece only made for 3 years between 1907-1910 that includes both companies names on the nameplate and a capital W on the plunger. When Turner Brass bought the “Hot Blast” trademark in 1904 they moved the factory to sycamore by 1907 and by 1910 they had completely phased out the White Mfg Co name for the nameplate it’s a piece of early American industrial history: a vintage liquid-fuel "Hot Blast" Blow Torch trademarked by White Mfg Co and manufactured by the famous Turner Brass Works out of Sycamore, Illinois.Condition & Features:• Authentic Patina: The brass/copper tank features a beautifully aged, dark natural patina. It has not been aggressively polished, preserving its genuine antique character.• Clear Branding: Features the iconic, deeply embossed oval manufacturer badge on the front reading:WHITE MFG CO TRADEMARK "HOT BLAST MFD by THE TURNER BRASS WORKS / SYCAMORE, ILL. U.S.A."• Heavy Duty Construction: Features the original heavy cast-iron burner nozzle and top fittings.• Physical State: Sold strictly as a historical collectible/display piece. It shows normal wear, minor scuffs, and signs of age from the past 115 years of storage, giving it incredible industrial character. Perfect For:• Antique tool collectors• Industrial chic or rustic farmhouse decor• Upcycling into a unique steampunk lamp or bookend
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