Hi all, These lanterns came into my collection at the beginning of the year, I cleaned them immediately, just the dust and fingerprints on the tanks. I wanted to acquire a Hoda'CS Szeged for several years, I was waiting for the right opportunity I took the set of two. These two lanterns are in NOS condition without packaging. The instruction paper, the set of 10 Férrokémia mantles, the maintenance set and the spirit cane are present for each lantern plus 10 Luxor sleeves offered by the seller. Original “Pyrover” brand glass globe for the two lanterns. I was thinking of doing a chemical bath to remove the blue anodizing from the aluminum but the seller told me that it would be a shame to change the aesthetic and in the end I didn't touch anything. Both lanterns have an octagon in purple ink stamped on the bottom of the tank with the number 69. The seller told me that it was the year of manufacture. The message from Dominique (the Hungarian seller) Here is a little story for your future article on the origins of these lanterns: The lanterns are a product of “Szegedi Vas és Fémipari KTSZ”. (iron and steel manufacturer from Szeged) And these lanterns were purchased by the army/hospital and stored waiting for an apocalyptic day which, fortunately, did not occur. I managed to save a few lanterns from Szeged and noticed a trend in the colorings of the hats. The 40s/50s have holes similar to the Ditmar 501s, no coloring on the caps and a typical flat glass cage. Those from the 60s have the lower and central part of the hat colored blue and include a Pyrex type glass globe branded "Pyrover/Ergon". In the 70s the blue coloring of the hat was either only on the lower part or no blue coloring at all. I therefore advise against the chemical bath to preserve the originality of these lanterns. But of course you are in control. I discovered the "hobby" of pressure lanterns, at the time when my host father in the CPL forum was Claus C, he introduced me to this hobby. I also restored my very first Pétromax lantern with his help, he has been in operation ever since. And of course to finish, I would like to thank you for your good rating and your kind words, it means a lot to me! Thank you for sharing. Regards, Titoo.
As always an interesting post from you @Titoo - Hungarian NOS lamps... By any chance - have you got something from Poland maybe? Any working condition would be a miracle, but it seems that you are capable of finding everything all the best, Piotrek
Congratulations, Titoo. These lanterns are not common. I suppose you might want to keep them unfired?
I thank you all for your messages and your interest. piotrec, To tell the truth, over the years my collection has grown a lot. Apart from a considerable number of original mantles of all kinds and original parts from different manufacturers. When I want I present a lantern. Still many lanterns, lamps and stoves are in reserve, some parts are not known to date, I have prepared files with a lot of research. There are also a significant number of incandescent burners here also some are not known, I will publish them one day in the open forum with the required documents. For example, I currently have three lanterns on the road that will join my collection. Regards, Titoo.
@Titoo I wonder what is that "significant number" Maybe some general photo of part of it? Detailed pics of parts and lamps are very valuable and helpfull of course, but those sporadic pics showing glimpses of other collectors attics, garages, shelves, walls, cabinets or workshops filled with pressure related stuff are so interesting and diverese. I hope there will be more of these as well. all the best, Piotrek
Very nice! Those are great finds. It's great to see another set of these- I have a set from the early '50s unfired and still in their Military storage/shipping crate with their shades, all tools, paperwork, spare parts and mantles. Mine will remain unfired as sadly they have the usual stress cracks in the founts. Mine have globes marked Schott Jena Suprax, one of which unfortunately is cracked but all pieces are there.
