Vapalux M1

A kind shop gave it to me for free.
It's an unused M1.

I believe that a lantern should be used as a tool, but as the box is still in good condition, I'm debating whether to light it or not.
























I have other lanterns, so I will just leave this one unused and look at it.

One day when I go to heaven, I will give it to a new owner.
Thank you.

 

What a wonderful gift.

 

I love free gifts, especially one as nice as this, in my opinion I would keep it unlit seeing as you have plenty of other lamps to use, it's only new once.
Ian

 

Why would you want to use use a brand new, in original box, paraffin pressure lantern as "a tool" in Japan in 2025, especially when you seem to have other, already used, lanterns you could press into service? It beats me...

 

@Jean J

Yes, I'm grateful to the person who gave it to me.


@Mr cod

Yes, I also plan to give this lantern to someone for free someday.


@David Shouksmith

You are absolutely right.
When I received this lantern, I intended to light it, but I decided to follow the wishes of the previous owner who had kept it unlit and just look at it.

 

Yes, I think that's absolutely the right thing to do!

 

A very nice addition to collection, congratulations

 

@ROBBO55

After enjoying the view, I decided to let M1 go back to a long sleep.

 

I would get the shop some chocolates or flowers or something to say thank you, what a nice thing to do, its a gem
not always in such good condition even if undisturbed sealed in the box a great find !
so thank you for showing, yes I would look at it too :-)

regards
pb

 

@podbros

I would be happy if I could carry on the feelings of this kind-hearted person and make someone else happy too.

Thank you for your message.

 

you are good at photo photograph.
which camera did you use ?

 

@MrSys

Hello.
I shot this with a combination of Fujifilm's X-T3 and XF56mm.

 

A fine gift indeed.

 

@JEFF JOHNSON

It's a lovely gift and I will treasure it.