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Vintage British Hurricane Lantern The Theodore, Birmingham, 1941 – Hot Blast Kerosene Lantern with Brass Wick Holder and Filler Cap
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A special old English hurricane lantern. The manufacturer's name on the tank is now only faintly legible, but it is a The Theodore Wakefield from Birmingham, British manufactured.
The tank also bears a very small 1941 marking and an arrow. This indicates that the lantern was used by the military.
It is a hot blast lantern. The glass is embossed with the words British Manufactured. Both the wick holder and the tank cap are made of brass. The year 1941 is stamped into the bottom of the tank, with an arrow mark beneath it.
In nice vintage condition. The lantern is working and can be used with clean paraffin.
Specifications
Manufacturer: The Theodore Wakefield, Birmingham
Type: Hot blast
Light source: Paraffin, brass wick holder
Tank cap: Brass
Markings: Faint manufacturer's name on the tank; 1941 and arrow mark stamped on the bottom of the tank
Date: 1941
Height: 39 cm, excluding handle
