Hipolito Lantern

Hello,
I recently picked up this Hipolito lantern on eBay, $60.00, missing it's glass globe. So, for another $100.00 I picked up a new globe, mantles, spare parts kit and a reflector. After draining the tank of old fuel and rinsing it out with a little fresh kerosene, and replacing the washers and valve cores it looks good to go. Passed the dunk test, good stream of fuel from the vaporizer. Looking forward lighting it up.

 

Nice find!

Does it have a label or stamping other than the production number on the base plate?

Tony

 

I do believe the number on the base is a date code, if I am correct it would be the 22nd week of 1990. If I am wrong there will be other members to correct me .

 

A well built lantern!

 

Yes
It is labeled as Hipolito. Here’s a another pic for your viewing pleasure.

 

Thank you. I was wondering how the date code worked.

 

Here’s some pics in service…

 

Very nice there Dan

 

I am afraid it is a little more arcane than that : tax your mind here: Dating a lantern (give it a place on a time line)

You have scored a nice example of a great lantern