Dating coleman lantern globes

How do you date a Coleman® Lamp or lantern?

Dating a Coleman® lamp, lantern or stove is usually very easy. Most Coleman® lamps and lanterns manufactured in the United States after 1925 or so have a manufacturing date stamped on them, and it is usually on the bottom or the side of the fount.

What happened to the Coleman lettering on these globes?

There are also some small belly or embossed globes made in a mold that have Coleman lettering in the casting, it seems all of this style found to date are cracked, it appears this style could not take the heat.

What is the difference between 1946 and 1958 Coleman globes?

1946-1947: Some globes had a green stamped “COLEMAN” on the front with “PYREX” over “MADE IN U.S.A.” on the back. 1946-1958: Green stamped sunshine logo over “Coleman” on the front with “PYREX” over “MADE IN U.S.A.” on the back. 1958-1962: Curved “PYREX” over red Coleman parallelogram. Has the ® in the parallelogram but no lantern image.

What do the numbers on Canadian lanterns mean?

Note: Canadian-built lanterns can have “C” and “D” stamped on them. 3. Lamps, lanterns and burners made from about 1924 to 1947 usually have a similar stamp with two sets of numbers, except that the numbers are reversed. The number on the left indicates the year and the number on the right is the month.

Are Coleman lanterns date stamped?

These lanterns are not date stamped, and we have not seen them mentioned in any Coleman literature. I believe this one dates to the early 1940’s based on the stamping on the side of the fount and the style of some of the parts such as the cast pump cap.

Where is the model number on a Coleman Lantern?

Where is the model number on a Coleman lantern? Most made after the mid-1920s have a manufacturing date stamped on them, usually on the bottom or the bottom edge of the fount (tank). To date your lantern, first make sure the fuel cap is down tight and then turn the lantern upside-down and look at the bottom of the fount.

Where do I find the manufacture date on my Coleman® Lamp?

Most Coleman® lamps and lanterns manufactured in the United States after 1925 or so have a manufacturing date stamped on them, and it is usually on the bottom or the side of the fount.

Did Coleman – Wichita Make Model 236 lanterns?

Coleman – Wichita made Model 236 lanterns but not in large numbers. These lanterns are not date stamped, and we have not seen them mentioned in any Coleman literature. I believe this one dates to the early 1940’s based on the stamping on the side of the fount and the style of some of the parts such as the cast pump cap.

How do I identify a Canadian 236 Lantern?

The ventilator ball nut and bail appear to be the same as for Canadian 200 lanterns of the period. This Canadian 236 is date stamped Aug 1967 and came with the box which identifies it as (Canadian) Ministry of Forests and Lands. The lantern is stenciled FS with the number from the box written in marking paint after the FS (not visible here).

How many CNR lanterns are there?

These 237 lanterns are stenciled CNR, presumably in railroad maintenance shops. The lantern on the left and lower is date stamped October, 1948, and is in Claude Ruel’s collection while the lantern on the right is date stamped January, 1952, and is in Agostino Del Coro’s collection. The globe on the lantern on the left is a replacement.

What is the purpose of a lantern?

Lanterns were originally used in China to provide illumination, and were eventually incorporated as a part of Buddhist worship. Nowadays, they’ve also become a status symbol, and they represent Chinese national pride. Lanterns can often be found decorating both homes and public spaces.

What is the date on these 247 lanterns?

The 247 on the upper left is in Craig Seabrook’s collection and is dated April 1948 while the one on the upper right and lower left is in Joshua Capp’s collection and is dated September 1963. Note that later 247 lanterns had a “squared off’ bail rather than “rounded.”