Dietz lantern dating
Index
- How can I tell what year my Dietz lantern was made?
- What is a Dietz D-Lite Lantern?
- What was the most expensive Dietz hand lantern?
- When was the Dietz darkroom lantern made?
- What do the numbers on a Dietz Lantern mean?
- When did the Dietz Comet Lantern come out?
- What is a Dietz Scout Lantern?
- What color are Dietz lanterns usually painted?
- What kind of lantern is this with a Dietz Globe?
- What are the dimensions of a red Dietz Lantern?
- Are Dietz railroad lanterns any good?
- Are Dietz Comet lanterns made in the USA?
- Where were Dietz lanterns made?
- What is a Dietz Scout Lantern?
- When did the Dietz Ruby Dark Room Lantern come out?
- What is didietz cold blast lanterns?
How can I tell what year my Dietz lantern was made?
To determine the month and year of manufacture on most Dietz lanterns made between 1915 and 1956, look at the M or S production date located under the patent dates, usually located on the upper part of the air tube to the right of the fuel cap, or on the center air tube on Hot Blast lanterns.
What is a Dietz D-Lite Lantern?
The Dietz D-Lite style of lantern was first produced as the Nu-Style lantern by C. T. Ham in 1912, the same year Dietz introduced the D-Lite.
What was the most expensive Dietz hand lantern?
McArthur Jr.,) was the most expensive hand lantern offered by Dietz. Only made from 1913 to 1919. D-Lite top lift lantern was discontinued in 1919. At the same time the #2 Wizard was renamed D-Lite, probably to eliminate confusion with the Little Wizard.
When was the Dietz darkroom lantern made?
for any other Railroad. ? ? ? to other darkroom lanterns, possibly not made by Dietz. (Has a stamped name tag applied.) Produced from about 1898 to 1908. See Ruby also. lantern originally sold with candle holder, oil burner and sperm oil burner.
What do the numbers on a Dietz Lantern mean?
(Do not confuse the M or S production dates with a patent date when looking at a Dietz Lantern.) M denotes Dietz New York City Main Factory #1, while S denotes Dietz Syracuse Factory #2, which is followed by the month and year of production.
When did the Dietz Comet Lantern come out?
The Dietz Comet lantern was first introduced in 1934 for the export market in a bright tin finish, but was not officially listed in the Dietz U.S. Price List until 1950. At 8 1/2 tall, it was the smallest cold blast lantern made by Dietz.
What is a Dietz Scout Lantern?
style of dark room lantern made by Dietz. Available in either Jappaned tin or polished brass. Similar to the Stevens Patent Pocket Lantern. Scout was first introduced after WW1 in 1918. Made along the lines of the Eureka side lamp.
What color are Dietz lanterns usually painted?
Terne plate is not attractive, and not as rust resistant as tin plate, so the Dietz lanterns made from 1943 to 1949 were painted machine gray, which was replaced by metallic blue as the standard color.
Where were Dietz lanterns made?
That year, the company was one of the largest manufacturers of truck lighting and hazard warning devices. In 1971, Dietz ceased making lanterns in Syracuse, moving all production to Hong Kong.
What is a Dietz Scout Lantern?
style of dark room lantern made by Dietz. Available in either Jappaned tin or polished brass. Similar to the Stevens Patent Pocket Lantern. Scout was first introduced after WW1 in 1918. Made along the lines of the Eureka side lamp.
When did the Dietz Ruby Dark Room Lantern come out?
to the Dietz Ruby Dark room lantern. Featured lithographed exterior with gold finish. in the 1938 catalog, used for political rallies and parades. Also marketed for burning caterpillar nests out of trees. produced be Embury in 1940. Production assumed by Dietz in 1953.
What is didietz cold blast lanterns?
DIETZ COLD BLAST LANTERNS #2 Advance is a depression era Utility version of the #2 D-Lite. Made of unpainted coke tin plate with no beading in the air tubes.
