1931 1020 Brass variant

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  1. Tive

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    Here is an early 1020, brass finish lantern, 1020 is not an uncommon lantern at all, but it took me awhile to find a brass variant. The lantern was found with a nickel plated filling lid of later manufacture date, so it is not correct for a 1931 lantern.
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    A very lucky find!:thumbup::thumbup:
     
  3. Nils Stephenson

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    Nice find Frederik. That looks to be in good condition and working well.

    Is it just my eyes or is the top cap a different green to the rest of the hood?
     
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    Hello Nils !
    Yes I would say that that this one is in real good shape, and runs nice too, still has the old style original jet, but a new pricker needle.
    You are correct, the hood has two different shades, how this is possible i do not know, maybe aged differently due to heat differences. It is most prounonced when lit.
     
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    A handsome lantern.
     
  6. Jacob van Pareen South Africa

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    Stunning lantern!
     

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