1930s Aida No 214N

Hi all,

A old timer Aida No 214N in action.
After changing the graphite seal of the needle control.
With 10 pump strokes this lantern give a perfect job
Thank for sharing.

Regards,
Titoo

 

Great photos, thanks! What age is it?

 

A grand old lantern!

 

Awesome!!

 

BigStevie,

With hand scratching 19 on the bottom and the machining 8 over the tank: 1930s Aida No 214N
I think 1938 or 1939

Thank for your interest.

Regards,
Titoo.

 

Thanks Titoo.

 

@Titoo
19 is January 1939
The 8 on the tank has only roughly something to do with age. Almost all tanks from Petromax and Aida from1935 to 1940 had these 8 on top.
I think a part or control number.

Regards Reinhard

 

Hi Reinhard,

I am happy with the informations
Again much to learn about our lanterns.

Regards,
Titoo.

 

Beautiful setup.
I don't have any of the early(original) Aidas. I mean those produced by Hirschhorn before they merged into or acquired by the Graetz or E+H company.

 

Looks good and appears to run very well. A good restore, and well done.
Pete

 

You need some luck to find pristine lanterns that would be made before ww2.
And for the record : any pristine old lantern that is.
They where sold and bought to be used.