{"product_id":"rare-new-old-stock-mewa-hurricane-lantern-bat-259-1970s-80s","title":"Rare New Old Stock Mewa Hurricane Lantern – BAT 259 (1970s\/80s)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover a truly special piece: the \u003cstrong\u003eMewa BAT 259 hurricane lantern\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cem\u003eFreundschaft lantern\u003c\/em\u003e. While stories online suggest it was given as a friendship gift, in reality, this model was produced for \u003cstrong\u003eexport to Africa and Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e during the 1970s and 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lantern is \u003cstrong\u003eNew Old Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it has never been used, but it does show light signs of age, adding to its authentic vintage character. Perfect for collectors, but also fully functional as \u003cstrong\u003eambient lighting for your home, garden, or camping trips\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: BAT 259\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: GDR (East Germany)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction period: 1970s\/80s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight (without handle and lifting eye): 26 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank markings: \u003cem\u003eNo 259 – Made in GDR\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal glass marked with BAT logo, bat symbol, and “Heat Proof”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot treated against rust – for long-term outdoor use, additional protection is recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own a \u003cstrong\u003ehistorically significant hurricane lantern\u003c\/strong\u003e from one of East Germany’s iconic manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rare Oil Lamps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52441033343312,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/6620\/2448\/files\/il_fullxfull.4589662852_y8um.webp?v=1765485843","url":"https:\/\/rareoillamps.com\/products\/rare-new-old-stock-mewa-hurricane-lantern-bat-259-1970s-80s","provider":"Rare Oil Lamps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}