Western Auto Supply Co. X159 (By: Turner)

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  1. Toby Garner

    Toby Garner United States Subscriber

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    Looking through Neil's PLC these were sold in 1936.

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    Common Turner gen and eccentric link on the left, Coleman 220 gen and homemade eccentric link on the right.

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    Badge center, instant lighting valve left, main valve/pricker control right.

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    Thanks for looking!
     
    Toby Garner, Jan 16, 2024
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  2. JEFF JOHNSON

    JEFF JOHNSON United Kingdom Subscriber

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    A well built lantern!:thumbup::thumbup:
     
    JEFF JOHNSON, Jan 17, 2024
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  3. Dean D

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    That looks great Toby!
     
    Dean D, Jan 17, 2024
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  4. Tony Press

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    Great lantern, Toby.

    Cheers

    Tony
     
    Tony Press, Jan 17, 2024
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    What a nice lantern, Toby.
    It doesn't look like there are very many of those around.
    The vent opening above the hood appears to be relatively narrow compared to many other lanterns.
     
    MYN, Jan 17, 2024
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    Nice find Toby :D/
     
    Sellig33, Jan 17, 2024
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  7. Fireexit1 United Kingdom

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    You do have a knack for turning up with the more exotic lantern Toby - thanks for sharing in a very informative way :clap:
     
    Fireexit1, Jan 19, 2024
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  8. Camp numao Japan

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    This is a lantern with a very powerful form.
    cool:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
     
    Camp numao, Jan 20, 2024
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    What a lovely lantern!
     
    ColinG, Jan 21, 2024
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