I’ve started on the Gloria pile!

Tony, just how big is this 'Gloria pile'?

 

@kero-scene

Quite big... I’m about 1/3 through it (it has stoves as well).

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Tony

 

Its good to see a report on gloria because we dont know what Tony has stored away in the large box ? .Bob

 

Bob

The large box...(also from the Pile):






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Tony

@Lamp Doctor

 

That will be interesting to know what is stamped on the tank. From appearances it should be a Radius 119 from between 1934 and 1937, but it looks like it has been fitted with an Aladdin handle.

 

Nils

It has “Aladdin No. 12A Made in Sweden” stamped on the tank; “Radius Made in Sweden” on the pump; and the plugged pressure gauge hole.

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Tony

@Nils Stephenson

 

That is interesting. All the Aladdin 12A lamps I have seen (not many) have had the pump higher up on the 'corner' of the tank and the filler cap with the pressure release screw. This would mean that there are at least two variations of the 12A (I am not counting the 14A here).

 

Nils

I thought it was very interesting when I opened the box.

I will make sure I document this one well.

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Tony

 

Nils

On the point of the 12A v 14A, I’m now convinced that the 14A model designation refers to the sliding handle, regardless of the stamping on the tank (12A or 14A).

It might be time to do some sorting out of the Reference Gallery.

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Tony

 

Yes I agree with you about the 12A and 14A designations. The one with a lever should be the 14A, even though mine has 12A on the tank.

Yes, some sub headings under Aladdin would be good. 12A, 14A and 1A to start with.

 

@Tony Press @Nils Stephenson

That Aladdin 12A looks the same as this Aladdin 12A

 

When I fettle it, I’ll make sure I compare it closely to yours, @ROBBO55 .

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Tony

 

Having had a better look in the gallery, I can see that this version is represented. Another lamp to put on my wish list.

 

This lantern is now in the Reference Gallery, here:



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Tony

 

Next can off the rank... Not a Gloria, but pretty interesting, and it came out of the Gloria pile:




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Tony

 

That’s an interesting one Tony, but what is it?

 

@Jean J

It’s a pressure lantern...

I must admit being coy. I’m hoping it’s a puzzle for some.

All, of course, will be revealed.

Cheers

Tony

 

It ain't a puzzle for either me or George! - or another well-known lampie who wandered around the field at Newark one year using one as his go-to source of illumination...

But we'll let you keep a few others in the dark for now...

 

@David Shouksmith

Yes...I know you know.

This was sold here in Oz. So not out of an imported collection.

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Tony

 

Mine came from a well-known collector in Northampton - I've no idea how it got there...

 

Looks like an early Kerosafe to me.

 

It seems to be raining Thomas Kerosafe lanterns at the moment with Conny and Duane entering the fray.

Jean, as far as I can work out it’s a Thomas Kerosafe M-4001:
Thomas Kerosafe M-1004 lantern

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Tony

 

Errr...

 

Mmm... dyslexia?

Of course, M-1004.

Tony

 

Getting there:



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Tony

 

Not bad!






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Tony

 

It's working nicely Tony.

 

Looking good !

I can see the Tilley clip there, Tony...is that what you used?..If so, then was 1 preheat enough?

Also was it similar to a Coleman in terms of pumping and how many pumps and so on??

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@podbros

The generator on these lanterns does require a very good pre-heat. I found that the Tilley clip worked well but requires the mica to be off the lantern. I am making a special torch for this lantern from brass wire and carbon felt.

I used 35 pumps from a (long) Coleman lamp pump.

Tony

 

Well saved!