There was an article on Austramax in a Melbourne paper, I think it was the Age. This will answer most questions. I did have it but another one...
Often wondered how far back Austramax went, but could never find the paperwork. Now I know, Thanks Nils. Lantern is as found, warts and all....
Hi Frank, Hard to put a year but there are Au Patents for the Burner etc mid 40's I think. Austramax as we know it dates from '49 when the...
Been looking for years for this one. There has been speculation about the 1/300, if it existed or not. I'm not saying this is the 1/300 but...
Interesting find in the Museum on Bruny Island, Tasmania. At the Southern end looking towards Antarctica was this ...... A Kitson Lighthouse...
Hi Tony, It was not my intention, seeing as though we flew done and back lamps were the last thing on the Bucket List. But every now and then...
](*,) ](*,) Swore I would never buy another lamp what with exorbitant prices and postage. ](*,) ](*,) :clap: :clap: :clap: But I guess...
Hi Jean, Yes, non original all done freehand. Joiners etc are from Gloria & Wizard HW with a touch up on a Lathe. The lamp holder is the lower...
Had the Lamp for a while and it looked rather sad and lost. A quick trip to the Scrap Metal Dealer, a weekend in the Garage, looking better now....
Noticed the difference in the burners several years ago and yes there is a thread in the top of burner. Fixed the feed tube by brazing hold...
Picture a bit confusing, it is the main feed from the tank. Burner assemble / generator resides on top. Any clearer? Colin
Opps, a problem, thread doesn't appear to be affected so will probably put a sleeve over it. [ATTACH] Colin
More pictures of pump.Threaded at Pump knob, allows to lock down and seal the valve at bottom of pump tube. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
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Maybe that is the case David, I could never understand why only 1 Lamp / Model. As can be seen from the shape of the glass it is top heavy. In...
No arguments from me, I agree with you David on the more examples of a lamp / lantern the better understanding we have. I suppose it goes back to...
I agree, mentioned that in 1st post. If the glass was original there would have been something similar. Where do you draw the line in original...
Hi Nils, Cuz I took it out of it. Colin
Good to see that there are still collectable lamps out there. This one turned up at Katoomba NSW. In the shadow of the 3 Sisters. Interestingly...
We all must be getting old Aladdin 14A I guess it will never be solved. Too many different variations out there. Colin
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