This lantern, in Neil McRae’s collection, is missing the tip cleaning rod that can be seen on the P9955A above. Like the earlier version above, it is also a 300 cp paraffin model. This Veritas Model P9955B lantern has the fount finished in brown enamel rather than nickel plated as on the earlier version above. This lantern is in Arttu Piippanen’s collection. This paraffin fueled (kerosene) model requires preheating with alcohol using the cup provided below the generator. The orifice in the generator on this model is cleaned by a rod that hangs below the frame (lower image). This lantern is in Henry Plews’ collection.įalk, Stadelmann Co, London, made this Veritas Model P9955A lantern. The mica globe is a reproduction by Fred Kuntz. The pump handle’s inner shaft is threaded and can be screwed into the pump valve to form a positive seal as on many Coleman models. This model is similar to their R92076, Stormproof lantern, above but has a unique integral pump. The Evening Star lantern was made by Curtis’s & Harvey, London. This Model R92076 lantern is in Neil McRae’s collection. After 1925 this company became part of Lighting Trades Ltd. Built in the American style, this lantern has two mantles and a generator with the same sort of fitting as on Akron’s Diamond brand. This Evening Star lantern was made in the mid 1920’s by Curtis’s & Harvey Ltd., Wandsworth, London. Note the fuel line is outside of the globe cage. Neil McRae restored this lantern to near the original colors. This model used a soft rag mantle on a ceramic ring. The Blanchard Incandescent Lamp Company of London, England, manufactured this lantern probably between 19.
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