Good morning, I’m an Italian guy and I recently bought this lamp at a very low price (I’ve attached the photos sent by the seller). While I’m waiting for it to be shipped, I’d like to know if in your opinion it’s worth trying a restoration. What model do you think it might be? From what I’ve read online, it seems similar to a Solex 300, but I’m not sure. Finally, since I think I’ll need to replace several parts, can I rely on Petromax spare parts? If so, which Petromax model exactly? Thank you in advance for your reply.
Well, I see quite some vital parts I do not see, which makes restoration (to a working condition) hmmmm a little difficult. I am uncertain about Petromax parts. There are lanterns in the shape of a Petromax where the dimensions just do not match. Also I can not say which specific Petromax-style lantern you got exactly. We will have to wait until you have the lantern in your hands and provide some more detailled imags. Erik. The complete part #117 "inner hood" seems to be missing as well as the globe.
Thank you very much Erik, as soon as I receive the lamp this week I’ll get back to you with more photos. Thanks again for your availability. Have a nice day!
Good Evening Tommaso! I am also quite new to the Forum, but welcome! Which part of Italia are you in? Sunny or Snowy? About your Lamp, of course you should restore it, but as Erik said above, without knowing which Model, from which Manufacturer you have, it is difficult to advise - So many Lamps look like a Petromax, but in reality, are not the same at all! You must be brave my Friend! Someone here will always know the answer to your question! I knew nothing about these kind of Lamps, and purchased a pair on eBay for a good price, One is a cheap Anchor (Made in China), the other is a Hipolito (Portugal). You can find the story of the Anchor on the Forum (Search Scruffy Old Anchor 909). The Hipolito I have not written about yet. I was brave, I rebuilt both lamps together, using Petromax Service Kits, and luckily everything fitted pretty well! Lots of fun adjusting and fiddling to make them run right, but they are both pretty reliable now, and I love them! Best Regards Mark
Good morning Mark, I live in the snowiest part of Italy, specifically in Verona. First of all, I would like to thank you for sharing the wonderful work you have done with your lamps; you have given me some hope that I might also be able to turn my lamp into something nice and functional. I will wait a few days for it to arrive at my home and then I will start looking for any markings that can tell me what kind of lamp it is. I am sure you will be able to give me some advice on how to proceed and how to choose the right spare parts to buy. Thanks again!
Good Afternoon Tommaso I'm sorry, I have never actually been as far as Verona, last time I was in Italy, we rented an Apartment in Germignaga on Lago Maggiore - Beautiful! And, I have toured around the Northern areas - Cortina / Bolzano / Dolomites on my Motorcycle. You live in a fabulous part of the World! I wish you good luck with your Lamp when you receive it! Best Regards Mark
