{"product_id":"extremely-rare-french-sif-501-hurricane-lantern-brass-version-1950s-70s","title":"Extremely Rare French SIF 501 Hurricane Lantern – \"Brass Version\" – 1950s\/70s","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a087d0a-525c-83eb-8d5c-0ead44e873e7-10\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a087d0a-525c-83eb-8d5c-0ead44e873e7-10\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a087d0a-525c-83eb-8d5c-0ead44e873e7-10\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-24\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ccdadf66-5f51-4dc2-83b1-1c1012cbe84e\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eExtremely rare French hurricane lantern, model \u003cstrong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eSIF 501\u003c\/strong\u003e, in beautiful and fully usable condition, featuring a brass base and brass upper tank rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"364\"\u003eWhile the SIF 500 is commonly encountered, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"298\"\u003eSIF 501\u003c\/strong\u003e appears only very rarely. This special version was equipped with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"466\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19hphyv\" data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"388\"\u003ea brass bottom plate,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17hjprn\" data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"440\"\u003ea brass rim around the upper section of the tank,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vz5j\" data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eand a brass filler cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eThis version was sometimes marketed as the “maritime” model, as the brass base is far less likely to rust through and the brass filler cap is less prone to seizing over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eSIF stands for \u003cem data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eSociété Industrielle de Ferblanterie\u003c\/em\u003e, a French manufacturer well known for producing hurricane lanterns. This example is believed to date from approximately 1950–1970.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eThe lantern remains in beautiful working condition. The air tubes have a few small holes and a minor dent, and the protective cage around the glass also has a small dent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eFitted with a new wick and only used with clean kerosene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eA highly unusual and desirable addition to any collection, while also still perfectly suitable for atmospheric lighting in the home, garden, camping, or on holiday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"197xpk5\" data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eHeight excluding handle: approx. 41 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nza7sl\" data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eModel: SIF 501\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dgcsu3\" data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eProduction period: likely 1950s–1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1451\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eGood working vintage condition with normal signs of age and use consistent with its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rare Oil Lamps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53041988370768,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/6620\/2448\/files\/IMG20260521220857.jpg?v=1779440807","url":"https:\/\/rareoillamps.com\/products\/extremely-rare-french-sif-501-hurricane-lantern-brass-version-1950s-70s","provider":"Rare Oil Lamps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}