I don't know what the market is like in Japan - but here in the UK the 100cp lanterns are very hard to find. 250cp lanterns are more common - but...
Originally Petromax were made in Germany. Hipolitos in Portugal but basically the same lantern - similar quality. Petromax production moved to...
The 350 is the same size as the 500 - but the jet/nipple is smaller resulting in lower noise. No - they are not really adjustable - the wheel is...
Looks like a very fine way to spend some time away from the crowds :)
Excellent result - left arm territory !
The Optimus 350's are not as loud as the 500's. Swedish and not too hard to find. (well here anyway). If you want a basic, quiet lantern look at a...
Hi Colin - I love these. Not really out passion but great fun. Your connector is definitely a propane one. All propane bottles in the UK use this...
Looking at Wim's list 1905-31 or 1958-81. But they stopped making the 300 in 1957 (I think) So yes - put it somewhere safe :lol:
Found this: Among the companies engaged in sub-contract aircraft work was the firm of F. C. Nestler, Ltd., and near the close of 1916 they...
It looks very much like a Chalwyn "tempest" - I wonder if Vertias got some made by them ?
And aircraft I believe
All Tilleys, Vapaluxes/Bialaddins have fully brass burners, and Veritas lanterns have brass with steel gauze. Ceramic nozzles are/were probably...
Boiling it with citric acid solution would speed things up ! I buy mine in powder form on Ebay - I buy food grade but you could get cheaper
Great setting for a lovley lamp :thumbup:
F. C. Nestler - Graces Guide Maybe more than lighting, search nestler aircraft
Very nice and extremely interesting find!
Very nice - I have never encountered one before - thanks for sharing the photos :thumbup:
Well, your work looks like it has been well rewarded - excellent fettle :thumbup:
A not often seen lantern - a very nice restoration :thumbup:
Excellent job :D/
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