Sorry, I had not seen your reply when I wrote my previous post. From what I have seen, unless there were two court cases, your version, as told...
That seems logical and is supported by a High Court Of Justice case in which Wills & Bates, took the Tilley Lamp Coy to court over letters that...
Larry, What I know about shades would fit on the tip of a needle. I can only go by what I read or see in catalogues or advertisements. If you say...
Another 1916 Coleman shade. [ATTACH]
Titoo, it is important to note that the patent is for the heat shield only, not for the entire lantern. That is an amazing finish on the lantern,...
I was browsing the gallery looking to match a lamp to a patent when I saw this topic. I see you have updated the PLC @Mackburner . I thought I'd...
We have had words in regards to your preferred directories method of ascertaining whom was where and what companies were in operation at any given...
Larry, Thanks for the terrific info and images. I kind of recall another Coleman lantern that had the white underside porcelain - a 247K? I can't...
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I was too late in editing my above post in the time permitted. I found the article. It wasn't both AGM and Coleman lanterns that were to be...
Larry, Can you recall if the Coleman's are date stamped? I do recall finding an article on the fact that both AGM and Coleman had won tenders for...
Henrik, My collection doesn't mirror yours so I won't bother offering you ad hoc advice. However, I can point you to this topic Lantern mantles...
I've noticed a few people mention they don't sell lamps for profit. I do whenever I can. I'm not ashamed of that. The hobby has cost me...
I don't get envious of other peoples lamps very often but this is one of those times. Congratulations on a wonderful example of GPA history.
If the QTY means quantity that seems an odd thing to have included. Perhaps the QTY stands for Quality?
I have noticed some Australian lanterns are fetching a lot more than I would have thought. One example is, recently a Handi with enamel stripped...
Yes, it was only speculation. I do think that there are things that can be thought about and it isn't all pure speculation, it is calculated....
I've looked around a bit and there is a lot of information out there and like lamp history, the information can be conflicting. One seemingly...
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I think it is very important to remember the war was not something that happened overnight or surprised anyone. Everyone knew it was coming and...
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