Coleman Air-O-Lantern from France with the original box and pump. You can clearly see on the box that the Air-O-Lantern was already called LQ 327. -The Air-O-Lantern had a painted tank -the hood without lettering -the collar had a different lettering -no heat shield on the lower plate This LQ 327 lights today for perhaps the first time in its long life.
I didn't disassemble or paint anything.The inside of the tank is sparkling clean.The micaglob with the teardrop-shaped opening is demaged.
Excellent! Great find, especially with the box and the information it supplies. Where did you find it? Thank you. Tony
I found them on german eBay.The seller,a wick lamp collector,told me that he bought the Coleman years ago in France as a bycatch .But he has no interest in pressure lamps , so he never took care of the lamp.
/////////////:::::::::::…………. @Reinhard Very nice acquisition. . The “LQ 327” was the new designation beginning August/September 1918 along with the new models for 1919. The lanterns continued to be collar stamped “Air O Lantern model QL” like yours for another 4 years with the box like yours inked as “LQ 327”. The Q99 generator appears to be with a hex nut , the original would have been square nut. . Could we see a more close up image of the fiber valve wheel ?
What a beautiful and rare piece of contemporary history that is over 100 years old! You have my appreciative envy Reinhard
The hexagon nut on the Q99 generator cannot be loosened.That was the reason why,contrary to my habit,I didn't disassemble the lantern.
@Reinhard , thanks for the images. Judging by the components: third generation frame baseplate with deeper dish and no half moon cutout for air/fuel filler, no baffle plate, “Close” and arrow only stamped fiber wheel, I feel lines up with 1921. . Larry
My dear Reinhard, I would like to congratulate you on this great catch. I followed the sale until the last minute but being on big deals lately I let it go. Now I am very very happy that it is in your collection. At the time there were Coleman distributors in France, the house Liotard, Markt & Co. Ltd 107 rue Parmentier Paris. A very good lighting. Regards, Titoo.
