AUSTRALIA'S ORIGINAL AND BEST CAMP OVEN AND OUTDOOR COOKING AND CAMPING FORUM

Mar 27^th, 2008 at 6:19pm

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G'day All,

Does anyone know anything about the Fremantle Foundry in WA? Like what years they may have produced camp ovens? I may be able to get my hands on a Fremantle Foundry camp oven.

After a phone call to them, The bossman of 52 years said he has never made a camp oven in that time, He thought it may be well over 100 years old as the foundry was established in 1890. They lost all their records and paper work about thirty years ago when they were broken into and cleaned out of nearly everthing.

Any info much appreciated

Thanks

Jono

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Reply #1 - Mar 27^th, 2008 at 6:23pm

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Thats interesting Jono.

A while back I was trying to find out some information on a New Zealand made camp oven and they also told me that a fire had destroyed all their records.

You could try the Fremantle History Museum http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/things2c/html/history_museum.cfm

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Reply #2 - Apr 5^th, 2008 at 10:53pm

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G'day all

I made the 700km round trip today. I picked up a Fremantle Foundry camp oven from an auction. The lid is rusty but otherwise in pretty good condition. I paid $250 for it. I just had to have it seeing no-one knows about them. I missed out on the 14inch Furphy, It went for $400 dollars "apparently". Angry

I was the final bid at $350 and thought I had it in the bag until I went to pay and collect and they told me there was a phone bid for $400. Angry

Something fishy going on I think. Angry

enough to make me mad after driving that far. Angry

Also picked up a "Simpson" brand Tin, Thought it might be handy for something at $30.

Here's some photos, May be a delicate cleaning mission on tomorrow.

It reads "PRODUCT OF E & G FOUNDRY FREMANTLE 12"

Hardly a 12, Maybe 1912

Pretty good nick inside. Notice the wall thickness variation. (Bodgie) But I'm happy with it.

The "Simpson" Tin

Any thoughts?

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Jono

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Reply #3 - Apr 6^th, 2008 at 7:05am

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Mackerel Whisperer wrote on Apr 5^th, 2008 at 10:53pm:

G'day all

The "Simpson" Tin

Any thoughts?

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Jono

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Yeah Jono
I got a thought
givem both to me I will drive up from Ipswich to save you delivering
yeah I know its good of me but thats who I am Grin

cheers Furphy

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Reply #4 - Apr 6^th, 2008 at 10:34am

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Jono
The round trip was well worth it, can't say I have ever seen that type of oven before...will clean up alright...the Simpson tin looks to be large also... any other markings or history?
Muzz

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Reply #5 - Apr 6^th, 2008 at 11:35am

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That oven is unreal Jono! A great piece for your collection and a great buy to match. I don't suppose you asked the vendor about what the oven's history might be?
Here's some information on Simpson & son who made that tin you picked up they also made camp ovens.
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Reply #6 - Apr 6^th, 2008 at 11:54am

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Thanks for the info Astro

Muzz, All the markings I can find on the tin says "Simpson DA" Heres a few photos

Jono

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Reply #7 - Apr 6^th, 2008 at 4:58pm

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This is after 2 goes in the BBQ.

Jono

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Reply #8 - Apr 6^th, 2008 at 5:56pm

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Wow! that came up good Jono,
What did you use.......besides the Barby???

I'd take a guess & say it has been bead blasted too!!!

Iv'e just been out the shed blasting the Metters I bought today, currently loading photos to post on another thread!!!
Mick.

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Reply #9 - Apr 6^th, 2008 at 6:20pm

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Hey Mick

I just used a little flat screwdriver to scrape the rust off from around the writting then the old wire brush in the drill trick. It's my new Pride and Joy, Very happy with it.

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Jono

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