They have two pips — one in the removable NRV at the base of the pump tube, and one where you’d least expect—on a spring-loaded cup at the end of...
Hi all, I like the Aladdin PL-1 and have successfully fettled two of them into full and fiery operation. But one I have on my bench now is giving...
Sorry guys for not responding sooner: The globe says T. J. Barros Queirós Hros Lda/L. Sao Domingos, 21-Lisboa. I found this on eBay, still in...
Hi Nils! Thanks so much for this information . . . I stand corrected, gratefully! Much appreciated. Ulf.
Are you sure that date code is AO and not AD? These are 1930s lanterns—so far as I’ve ever seen—and (again unless I am mistaken) long out of...
Hi All, A recent acquisition . . . all complete '45 Vapa with original glass and original shade. Hope you enjoy, Ulf. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Thanks Reinhard. I do understand that, but I was at the moment expermenting! Ulf.
One having been put back into working order by yours truly, and the other NOS.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Really fun lanterns! Ulf....
Thanks, Pancho! I'm with you, the Euro GPAs are favorites of mine. Ulf.
Thanks Jean! You know, I'm not yet sure if I'll fire it up or not. Probably in time it will become irresistible . . . The re-porcelain job,...
Thanks lads. Tony, yes, I believe that the smoke/heat bell is original, although not ‘ruffled’ like many. It certainly had very equivalent patina...
Hey all, This hadn’t any paint when I got it, and the porcelain was all gone from the shade, but after a little paintwork by me and...
Yes, Martin, I bought this one from a fellow in Estonia. It certainly doesn't have the build quality of a HASAG . . . the preheater arrangement...
It’s a baller - bright as you can imagine, but no markings anyplace. Looks old though . . . Thanks! Ulf. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
My experience with HASAG is limited to the 12 or so examples in my collection, covering the mid-1930s to the 1950s. This generator/carburetor...
Hi all, Recently I found this old warhorse. I don’t know much about it other than it was mainly complete; I had to use a NOS HASAG needle with...
Martin, thank you — that is wonderful information. I will leave this old one unpainted, for sure! Since the glass is an old original I may have...
Thanks fellows! Reinhard, thank you for your expertise. I must say that I think Ditmar and HASAG are some of my very favorite lanterns. They...
Hi all, I got this nifty 506 recently. After cleaning and disassembly, what to my wondering eyes did appear but an all-complete (down to needle...
This one was a mess when I received it, but it’s burning bright again. Cool old lantern with what seems to be an old globe of Portuguese origin....
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