Greetings, I know the thread is here somewhere, but I just can't seem to locate it again! I copied a portion of it a while back for future reference, but realize now I need the entire thread for compete Identification information and authentication. I'm referring to the thread that listed the number of points on the Sun stamped onto the Lantern, to identify it's country of origin and year of manufacturer from Serial numbers on the underside of the Fount. Could someone please help me find the thread at this site? I have a lantern in my sites and must obtain precise authentication, before I pull the trigger on it! Your help, as always, will be greatly appreciated! TIA!!!
There had been many posts anf threads on that here @Stovost . Can't imagine which one you had in mind but here's one of them: Distinguish between European made petromax an asian made
The country of origin is definitely Germany. Its stamped onto the tank and also its a 250 PX, only ever made in Germany.
eiremax, Read the comment in this link from "highlanddwellar I believe he calls himself, please. The German stamping is misleading, if we believe him. Distinguish between European made petromax an asian made
It's a HK250 and tank is stamped " Made in Germany". Replicas came with "Germany Regd" stamped. It's a German!
I wouldn't say for certain that the 4-digit coding states the date of manufacture. But its widely believed that the first two digits indicate the week, the third digit indicates the year(6 for 1966) and the last digit indicates the day of that week. And that's taken to be valid only for German-mades from the 1960s (not sure about any from the 70s, under a different management). Note: earlier models could have something scribbled instead of being stamped-on.
I would certainly say that the four digit is valid for at least 1960-1969 as stated by Hermann Lahde in his book.
When I look here ;-), petromax.nl/Literature, is was sold by Bil Courter, long time ago via the guild. I don't know if he still sells the book. But I will find out and update my page. Light and Heat From Hydrocarbon Appliances by Hermann Uddo Lahde Portrait of an Industry This is a valuable reference written as a labor of love by the late Dr. Lahde to share his extensive knowledge and experience in the development of kerosene lamps, lanterns, heaters and stoves. He explains the principles of hydrocarbon burners that have provided light and heat for millions of people around the world; and, he challenges engineers to continue improvement of hydrocarbon burning appliances. He worked for Ehrich & Graetz from 1926 to 1945 prior to coming to America. The book has 206 pages in 20 chapters covering the basics of fuels and combustion, wicks, wick burners and mantles, lanterns, stoves, and gasolene appliances. It is a technical reference. There are more than 288 detailed line drawings to illustrate Lahde's writing.
I have a copy here but it was seriously expensive. It was some years ago now but I seem to remember it was around the £60 mark. A very interesting book with some useful information. I don't know if it's still available though. ::Neil::
The price is now $us 44,00 without shipping. Within the USA shipping would be affordable I guess but books are heavy and shipping it overseas cost you the same amount as the book costs. Unless there is a special book shipping rate. If there is interest from within Europe I can try to get a discount order.
