1950's Veritas Superb.

This photo shows my Veritas Superb and it's been lit for well over an hour now! Well done Stu!!!
I have it running on paraffin/kerosene, but Stu reckons that the Superb is brighter when a 50/50 mix of Coleman type fuel and paraffin is used and I reckon that he is correct, Jeff.

 

I fitted an Anchor 500cp., mantle, but it formed a little to far from the vapouriser and I did not have a Veritas Superb globe, so I used an Anchor glass which is the correct diameter, but it's not quite tall enough.

It's okay for a test run though, Jeff.

 

Bravo Jeff! I envy the lamps/lanterns that are available in Europe.

 

Nice lamp there Jeff. I must admit I like them most with bulgy glass.
Does it have the same burner as the 350 armymodel?
Veritas 350 Dutch Army

Claus C

 

Hello Claus, the link below shows the Veritas Superb burner.

I hope to obtain an actual Veritas Superb globe sometime, Jeff.

Veritas Superb 1954

 

Hello Al, I'm glad that it's of interest to you, Jeff.

 

Hi Jeff

Glad you're pleased with it & very happy with my swaps too 8)

Stu .

 

Well I cant see if anything is changed of the inside of the burner, but it sure looks like the 350 burner, mainly so I dont hope you have to worry about the bad rumors.
The Veritas 350 (kerosene version) is one of my most reliable lamps - especially in cold weather.
But I have heard many bad words about the Superb and I cant figure out what is wrong.
Its sad because I really like the look of that lamp and intend to find one - but not if its a nightmare lightning it or keep it running.

Claus C

 

I thought you'd have gone for this one, Jeff - a globe and spares for £9.99 plus some postage. Bargain...

 

My guess is someone made him an offer he couldn't refuse. Over to you Jeff.

 

Me

Stu .

 

I did see that listing, but the lantern is in Stu's area, so I sent the link to him, Jeff.

 

Jeff, The lantern was in Stu's area,,,,its now sitting in his shed!

 

The glass from it is now on my example!

 

It looks right and round cheeked now

Claus C

 

Hi Jeff

Now that looks much better 8)

Stu

 

Much better now