Rare French Val d'Or Hurricane Lantern by Etablissement Ch. Goujon – Beautiful Working Condition with Brass Details
French hurricane lantern, the Val d'Or by Etablissement Ch. Goujon, in good working condition. From the 1920s, with brass components.
Key features:
Model: a variant with brass tank cap and chimney cover (usually found on Model C)
Unique details: original embossed text on the tank and wick cap
Condition: very good for its age; base has minor repairs and is sealed with tank sealer; wick cap slightly loose (common for this type), but fully usable
Height: 42 cm (excluding handle)
Manufacturer: Etablissement Ch. Goujon
Production period: circa 1920s, discontinued in 1927 before SIF took over production (similar to SIF 500)
Glass: unmarked
Extras: equipped with a new wick, shown in working condition
Not treated against rust; suitable for indoor use or protected outdoor use.