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Re: German bakelite lantern
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cricketchris1944
Welcome to the forum.
I got it display in my room. looks great very happy with it.
Would like to see the one you have.
Chris
Hey Chris, Thanks for the reply. I would be happy to post the pictures of my lanterns I just can't figure out how. I tried to drag and drop, but that didn't work. my email address is VOLTAMPOHMS@aol.com. if you want I'll send them to you through email. or if you can help me figure out how to post here that would work too. Thanks Tim
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03-19-2011 02:08 AM
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Re: German bakelite lantern
Here your pictures,you have a very nice set there.
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Re: German bakelite lantern
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SteveR
Nice lamp.
Thank you Steve.
chris
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I've always liked the Luftwaffe candle lanterns like the one of Tim's. They came in all sorts of configurations as far as the glass panels go. Some had 4 clear panels, some were all frosted, and some had 2 frosted and 2 clear. The one I have hanging around here has the 2+2 set up. The only annoying problem with them, is that the Candle size is obsolete, so finding candles to Fit into the holders are tough to do!
As for the bakelite Carbide lamp-they're not as sturdy as the steel ones from the Railroads (you drop the bakelites Once...!) but they were still used in great numbers and many of the Diggers I communicate with are endlessly excavating parts of them, so these little lamps were There and Much used everywhere! A great piece for anyone's collection, for sure. Have you ever lit yours yet?
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
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I had a few of these lanterns, but I must say your example is in very good condition. They do pop up every now and then, I wouldn't say these lanterns are rare, and I sold my laterns for under 100 euros.
I even had one that my mother found while working in the garden. My parents live on the Belgian border, and their cottage was used by German soldiers during the war.
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Those are super,I have only seen one here in the USA at a auction they were fighting to get it.
great items you have there.
chris
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