May 1930 Coleman 220B

5/30 is the earliest know date stamps for the US B models



Photoed is one of my homemade etched globes that looks similar to an original.

Base stamp:

Nickel plated roll seam collar:



Keyed frame and bail:



Typical B valve and 4 piece screened F/A tube:



Eccentric assembly with long eccentric block:



Square hole valve knob and brass direction disk:



Burner assembly ready for installation:



Lighting the night



Thanks for looking

 

Photoed here with it's bighat sibling that shares the same date:

 

The build quality is splendid.

 

Thanks for the detailed photos of this early US 220B. It’s a great lantern!

Cheers

Tony

 

What a masterpiece!
Congratulations!

 

It is still in great condition.

 

Nice globe...just sayin'...lol

Alex