Ditmar Maxim

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  1. Tom Pedersen

    Tom Pedersen Denmark Subscriber

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    Hello.
    I have a few questions about this lamp.
    What does the original hat look like for it?
    What time period was it produced? No number is indicated on the lamp.
    I have the original globe, but missing the hat, which
    enough is hard to find.
    Thanks in advance.
    Tom

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  2. Martin K.

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    Hi @Tom Pedersen
    You will find pictures of that lantern here in the reference gallery (e. g. this one). The cap is missing very often as it is only held by a bayonet catch.
    The glass has the same diameter as for Petromax 300 - 500 CP, but is slightly higher, and nearly impossible to come by.
    The lantern should have a stamping on the tank bottom which indicates its manufacturing date (month/year). Due to the handwheel I'd guess that it is an early pre-war version.
     
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    A good find!:thumbup::thumbup:
     
  4. Tom Pedersen

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    Hello. @Martin K.
    Thanks for the answer.
    I have the original globe with the DITMAR logo.
    If there is someone on the site who has a cap that fits the lamp, I would like to buy it. Possibly also a donor lamp.
    What CP is this lamp?
    Sincerely Tom
     
  5. Martin K.

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    You should take good care of that, and don't use the lantern as a workhorse (which it definitely could be if maintained well).
    These lanterns are rated 300 HK. You can find a document on that lantern here in the reference section.
     

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