J.C. Higgins. Model 710.74001 "Rocket"

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  1. jonathan fairbank

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    Hiya all,

    Here's another of these groovy little US lanterns (after a right good seeing too), I thought I's have a play with the fount & collars finish & decided to see what they looked like chromed up ?

    I reckon it far surpassed my own expectations on downing the tools eventually, especially with the new decal affixed & supreme polishing, all round.

    I just don't fancy lighting it now, the best bet for this one now, is just a little admiration then back in the box for its own safety !

    It's one of the best I've turned out so far, VM's of Brighouse did the stella chrome works, it'll be repeated no doubt, having a thing for the shinny's, ect.

    A few photo's, not the best of angles mind . .. . ...

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    I find them to be without equal, and it's not just their characterful diminutive shape, they burn really bright when running properly & make a right racket for yonks; great fun all round & they're also quite a light carry.

    Cheers :thumbup:

    Jon.
     
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  2. Claus C

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    Very nice Jon. I never see these on this side of the pond and actually I didnt see that model before either on the American ebay.
    Looks to be in very fine condition and well cleaned up. :thumbup:

    Claus C
     
  3. jonathan fairbank

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    Cheers Claus, I've many more to still get completed, nice one :thumbup:

    Jon.
     
  4. JEFF JOHNSON

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    A very smart looking lantern! :thumbup:
     

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