I've been window shopping on Chinese sites and i came across this kerosene lantern looking thingy..I know Butterfly made something like that before. I cannot find anything on the net with "Anchor 978".. Any thoughts on this?
@sedgeman - I am with you. It looks to be a copy of the Coleman 295 Powerhouse, but running on Kero. There is a pre-heat cup if I am not mistaken. That could be a good practical lantern.
If found a link to a site but I have no idea if this ships without problems with borders now. https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?sp...z9qEK&id=619180386007&ns=1&abbucket=17#detail Looks good though
I wonder how closely they copied Coleman. I have a 285 with a knackered Hood/Ventilator. These are not for sale on Old Coleman Parts or anywhere else I can find. Since it's steel I could probably weld it but if an Anchor one would fit it's certainly a thought. I wonder how well they have enamelled the top?
It is listed in the PLC as a cream coloured lantern in the style of Coleman 286 and possibly for gasoline. That is obviously wrong as it is clearly a kero burner. I do not list it in black either so the description will have to be changed. Most interesting post so thanks for proving me wrong. It's always good to be shown a better truth. ::Neil::
It was made at the Shanghai Pressure Lantern Factory. I'd guess the quality should be decent. As with the Anchor. I think the factory's no longer in production.
@Pancholoco1911 I think you are right, my estimation of 295 took no account of the size. Now you mention 214 it makes perfect sense.
A lower cost option, also on taobao. Needs a taobao local taobao agent for purchase. 珍藏版煤油老汽灯 铁锚上海原厂生产 绝版收藏款-淘宝网
