Hello all. This is my first post (I think?). I mostly collect lanterns, but have begun to pick up lamps as I come across them. I bought this one a couple days ago mostly because It looked unusual. I was able to identify it as a Lind-O-Lite 330A on Terry Marsh’s website. I was just wondering how difficult these are to get up and running. Do they share a generator in common with any Coleman product? Are there any particular quirks with them? I’m not one to repaint lanterns, but I’m not sure the finish can be brought back on this one. Would anyone recommend a repaint? Any information would be appreciated. I have also included a picture of my best lamp and shade. The shade is AGM. It is solid white. The inside is glossy and the outside is frosted/matte finish. Just wondering how common this shade is. Thanks, Jay
@Jay Tews Hello and a belated welcome to the forum. If you have experience with various lanterns, getting this Lind-O-Lite up and running shouldn't be too difficult. A Coleman 220 series generator is a perfect match should the existing one need replacing. The 330A is an instant light and the valve works the same as on a Coleman, i.e. open 1/4 turn to light then all the way. On my example, 3 1/4 turns from off to full on. Don't force it, if it's stiff, you may have to remove the unit from the fount and give everything a good clean. Have a look in The Lamp Reference Gallery for other examples. Here's one which you may find useful - 1930s Lind-O-Lite 330A For the paintwork, it's entirely up to you. Try washing with warm soapy water and see how it comes up, it will be in your house so only you can decide if looks O.K. or not. Some members here recommend protecting the finish with auto wax - the results are both effective and pleasing to the eye. That's a very nice shade and given its age, I would imagine not very common. Henry.
Jay. Yes Lind-O-Lite 330A. These lamps were also sold by Montgomery Ward and Sears. The Sears model has number 07701 marked in the base. Direct sales lamps have the makers name stamped in the base plate. The valve in the tank is a carburettor type and works in the same was as a Coleman instant type. Half turn to light and full open to run. All Lind-O-Lite lamps and lanterns used Coleman generators and yours is a Coleman T44. The pump is a screw down valve type much the same as an AGM type. It will fettle and work just like a Coleman. The crackel gold finish looks pretty good so all it really needs is a clean and maybe a flash over with a gold spray paint. These are well made and nearly always can be restored to work well. You will find examples of L&H lamps in the reference gallery. ::Neil::
Thank you for the great information everybody. Glad to know the generator is the same as a 220. The lamp doesn’t appear to be missing any parts so hopefully it can get up and running. The bottom of the lamp is in really good condition, But there are no markings of any kind so I don’t know who actually sold this lamp. It may not actually be a Lind-O-Lite. Thank you for the instructions Mackburner. They will come in handy.
Welcome, @Jay Tews I look forward to seeing your Lind-O-Lite up and running. I hope you can keep the gold crackled finish by giving it a gentle clean and putting car or beeswax over it. Cheers Tony
