Coleman No. 333 Insect Screen

The Coleman No. 333 Insect Screen:

"Made of strong wire heavily coated with asbestos. Protects mantles from flying insects. Fits the following Quick-Lite shades Nos. 329, 318, 324,335A, 335D, and 324. Diameter, 9 1/2 inches; depth 5 1/2 inches". [Source: Guide to Vintage Coleman Products: 1900-1983; ICCC Inc.2015, p.31] Note: there was a top insect screen No. 333 1/2 to pair with the 333.

I did not disturb the asbestos paintwork. Instead, I lacquered it with an automotive engine clear coat.


This screen came on this Coleman CQ.








A repair has been made to the screw fitter, by silver-soldering on a nut, and making a new screw fitting.









Cheers

Tony

 

Thanks Tony, they don’t seem too common either

interesting to read about the asbestos filled paint.. perhaps the top guard would be the same if it had paint on or the remains of.. probably best to assume it did I suppose..

regards
pb

 

Thanks Tony

 

@podbros

The top screen was also described as “heavily coated with asbestos”.

Tony

 

Nice job as always mate.

 

The only one I have seen in person was white, except for mine.
Duane