Coleman 158 (Canada; 2/1947)

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  1. Tony Press

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    This is a Canadian Coleman 158 kerosene table lamp, made in Canada, February 1947 ("47 2").

    It was found in Australia (by @Akeepsake).

    It is in better condition than the other Coleman 158 I have (here), and it came with a very interesting cardboard shade (here).

    The Pressure Lamp Catalogue has the Canadian Coleman 158 as being made “1947 - 1949?”.


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    The gold paint on the top of the handle was applied by me to cover burnt and damaged wood.

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    Up and running

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    This is the lamp with another Australian-found shade of the same size, but made of a plastic material (see here).
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    The lamp is running very well with the Canadian-made generator it came that needed a very good de-coking in an ultrasonic cleaner.


    Cheers

    Tony
     
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  2. Lighthouse

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    grand presentation of a great runner.

    frank daniel
     
  3. Jean J

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    That tank is such a pretty colour Tony and that shade is to die for. You know I do like the pretty lamps and shades such a pity my last find was such an ugly brute!
     
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    It's in good nick and it's fitted with a Coleman paraffin / kerosene burner.:thumbup::thumbup:
     
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    It's in good condition Tony. :thumbup:
     
  6. Tony Press

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    Yes, Jeff, the Canadian Coleman 158 is set up for kerosene, with a kerosene burner (see below), an R55 generator with a Q tip, and a spirit cup.

    The 158 burner: note the two dimples in the top section of the air tube, showing it as a kerosene burner.

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    I note also that the Canadian Coleman 158s in the Reference Gallery come with two different wooden handles. This one and my other example both have the same handle as appears on the Model 156 lamp.


    Cheers

    Tony

    @JEFF JOHNSON @Sedgman
     
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    Hi Tony

    thanks for the presentation ; a bit of alright that is there :thumbup:

    was the burner you show exclusive to that model? it seems quite different to other coleman burners having a pressed brass burner mixing head and some other features?
    are the burner tubes steel at all??

    thanks
    p
     
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    thanks Tony

    was it a Canadian thing?

    theres a 1946 canadian 168 with that burner head too

    hmm i like the steel burner tubes grist for the mill
     
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    I know close to nothing about Coleman table lamps, but can not resist to say how much I like that lamp.
    Colour, shape, these classic and pretty shades. It looks just perfect to me as an example of pretty, old and fully functional lamp. A climatic ornament full of history that would look great everywhere. Congratulations Tony :content:

    all the best,
    Piotrek
     
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    A beautiful old lamp and lovely shades.
     
  12. David Cully New Zealand

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    They did come with two different handles. Both of mine came with what I presume is the later incarnation of the handle. This one, as per photo, is July 48 (a bit later than your posted one).

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  13. Tony Press

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    Two different handles?

    So yours, @David Cully, has the non-156 handle.


    Cheers

    Tony
     
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    I had a look at the other one I have with the non-156 style handle, it is dated 4/47 so very close to your posted one. Maybe only the early 1947 ones got that handle or they mixed and matched according to which ones they had on hand at the time?
     

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