Dears, I would like to discuss some lamp. This specimen seems to be a mixture of Hasag Kerolux 133 and Hasag 355L. Not sure if that qualify for a reference gallery as there is no info on the Internet about Hasag Kerolux 133 model and Hasag 355L looks quite different Tank is brass, except for the steel bottom, painted black. No numbers or scratches on the bottom. I just cleaned it and replaced the sealings (Martin K. & ROBBO55 – thank you for your advice regarding eccentric shaft). I would appreciate any info/ideas/comments regarding: 1. Any other Hasag Kerolux 133? Pictures, catalog examples? 2. Manufacturing date? 3. Is it possible that the Hasag 355L frame was combined with the rest in the factory or is it just some strange coincidence to find these parts combined by someone? 5. Any idea what was on the second information plate that was located on the frame? There are two small holes on the frame opposite to HASAG No. 355L plate. 6. Frame top seems to be cut by someone - see the last picture. Why? 7. There are two useless blanking plugs in the tank. I can just speculate that one is for (planned in the future model?) manometer and other for rapid. Any other ideas? Was it standard procedure to use such tanks with rapid blanking plugs? Right now lamp runs on kerosene and gives a lot of fire around the mantle (200-300CP by Luxor). I can not unscrew the nozzle and nut on the mixing tube to regulate the air gap. I plan to heat and quench to separate them. Regarding that problem: 8. Is it kerosene or might be an alcohol lamp? 9. What mantle size will be best for it? 10.I do not have any Hasag glass chimneys. Can anybody provide dimensions? 11. Is it possible to buy that small Hasag nipples somewhere? Are HASAG 351L nipples the same? This lamp was quite a surprise for me because I did not know about the „Hasag No. 355L” plate when I bought it. I am super happy about it and quite confident that I will fix the flames issue and it will be working good soon. All the best, Piotrek
It is the same pressure vessel as a Hasag Presto No152 or No 172.The support frame comes from the Hasag 355L table lamp.The remaining parts probably come from a Hasag 351L and or 355L.A hobbyist or a private dealer put the pieces together .
An interesting piece, and as Reinhard said: the parts don't seem to belong together, but at least they fit and give a functioning lantern. Kerolux was a brand name used for foreign markets.
Thank You for information. I will read about all mentioned lamps and learn more. Indeed, this lantern seems to be quite unique combination Piotrek
Hello Piotrek, 'Kerolux' was one of several trademarks that the Bremen-based import and export company Lohmann & Co. owned. Lohmann & Co. bought their klanterns at the Hasag AG and let their brand name engrave at the same time. Greetings Jörg
Hello Jörg, I did read about Kerolux on the Forum, but still have some questions. Does it mean that Kerolux brand was established in 1935/36 or just some Hasag lanterns were labelled as such since then? Any idea when they stopped using Kerolux brand, so one could assess the manufacturing period? Is it right estimation that the Hasag Kerolux lanterns were manufactured between 1936 and 1939? As far as I know after 1939 Hasag focused on military stuff. Piotrek
Hi Piotrek, the trade mark 'Kerolux' was established in 1935, in 1936 this information was published by the German Patent Office, Berlin. Hasag AG ended the production of storm lanterns in the summer of 1939, but the production of pressure lamps continued until March 1943. All German companies (Ehrich & Graetz, Standard, Hasag and Continental) then had their material allocations cancelled. Exports almost completely collapsed at the end of 1939. The Germans were still able to transport small quantities to China and Japan via the Trans-Siberian railway. From the summer of 1941, this route was also cancelled out. As you have already assumed, the production of Kerolux lanterns can be narrowed down to the period 1935 - 1939. The Kerolux brand was used for paraffin hurricane lanterns, but also for cookers, incandescent mantles and glass cylinders. Jörg
Hi, let me start by saying that I wasn't able to buy this Kerolux 133. However, I'll post the photos from the advert to get an idea of comparison, given that I haven't found anything else on the web. Greetings
@onafest Thanks a lot. I just have a correspondence with @Mackburner that every known Kerolux 133 has the same found but different remaining parts. My idea is that: Kerolux 133 lamps never existed. Kerolux 133 founds were manufactured by HASAG, but lamps were never finished due to WWII. Several different lamps were assembled from these founds and any other available, random parts. Let's find several identical lamps, old catalogue or advertisement and prove me wrong I like this lamp even more now. all the best, Piotrek
@onafest But I have to admit that the lamp from your post looks quite consistently as a whole. I am not a Hasag expert so maybe others (@Martin K. @Reinhard ) can comment. There should some label with Hasag model number in my opinion on the frame. It is a pity that we can not disassemble the whole lamp and take a close look at everything. I like mysteries anyway
