Unique French Storm Lantern – Rare Frankenstein Combination – Circa 1920–1940 vintage oil lamp with Valentini La Bon-Jour parts
Unique French Storm Lantern – Rare Frankenstein Combination – Circa 1920–1940 vintage oil lamp with Valentini La Bon-Jour design elements
Unique French Storm Lantern – Rare Frankenstein Combination – Circa 1920–1940 vintage oil lamp with Valentini “La Bon-Jour” parts.
Unique French Storm Lantern – Rare Frankenstein Combination – Circa 1920–1940 oil lamp with Valentini “La Bon-Jour” upper section and tubes
Unique French Storm Lantern – Rare Frankenstein Combination – Circa 1920–1940 vintage oil lamp close-up showing detailed metal and glass parts
Close-up of Unique French Storm Lantern – Rare Frankenstein Combination – Circa 1920–1940 oil lamp flame and metal base details
Unique French Storm Lantern – Rare Frankenstein Combination – Circa 1920–1940 oil lamp with iconic Valentini upper section and tubes
Unique French Storm Lantern – Rare Frankenstein Combination – Circa 1920–1940 vintage oil lamp with glowing flame and metal base detail
Unique French Storm Lantern – Rare Frankenstein Combination – Circa 1920–1940 oil lamp with Valentini La Bon-Jour upper section and flame
Unique French Storm Lantern – Rare Frankenstein Combination – Circa 1920–1940 vintage oil lamp with Valentini brand design elements.
Close-up of Unique French Storm Lantern – Rare Frankenstein Combination – Circa 1920–1940 oil lamp base detailing

Unique French Storm Lantern – Rare Frankenstein Combination – Circa 1920–1940

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Rare French Frankenstein lantern, a unique combination of parts from two models:

Valentini "La Bon-Jour" (upper section and tubes), produced between 1911 and 1940, likely from 1930–1940
Laurent Dresco "L'Indispensable" (fuel tank), estimated from the 1920s

The wick cap is probably from SIF. Collectors call these assembled lamps Frankenstein lanterns.

Specifications:
Height (excluding handle): 39 cm
Manufacturer: Etablissements Valentini & Cie
Production period: 1920s–1930s
Glass: unmarked
Equipped with a new wick, used only with pure petroleum

Not treated against rust; additional protection recommended for prolonged outdoor use.

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