This is a Canadian Coleman mod. 141A code marked 4 / 34 meaning April 1934. Font size is 4 1/2" high x 6 " diameter, same as the Quicklight lantern font from the same period. Probably due to indoor use and a small font size this upscale model is usually found in excellent undented condition but is relatively scarce compared to painted models, as it was being sold to a poverty stricken population during the height of the Great Depression.
Hi Flygt, I've been enjoying your Coleman Canada lamp posts and the historical information you include. This 141A is a very nice example of a nickel plated Coleman lamp. Can't think of any nickel US models after the Quick-Lites. They all seem to be painted. I'm curious about the finish cap on this lamp as there is also a finial on it. Did this lamp come with a shade option? I know that some of the Coleman models added the letter "P" after the model number to signify it came with a parchment shade or "G" meaning glass only economy model (such as the 130P and 130G). That cap would be a nice finishing touch to a glass only lamp. Seems like an added Canadian touch. Dan
Thanks Dan, I see the brass finial on about 20% of untouched early Canadian lamps. As they are quite heavy I guess they served as a weight to hold the smoke deflector or 1930's plus parchment shade frame from moving around. When seen I judge them to be normal for a Canadian 1920's - 1940's lamp although I have seen them on 1950's lamps with the finial sitting on top of the shade frame. From a 1920's parts case purchase I found 3 of them sitting in there. cheers, Ken
