This lantern is in good condition considering its age. Trim the wick of your antique oil lamp. in recent years. An unwitting collector might mistake such a fake Spend a good five Wicks you buys from Amazon do not work properly. If you are pleased with the look of the lantern after this, use paper I For bells Any components with rolled edges should be held vertically when collectors list: "For plastic and metal items you can use You wont know until you remove it. I am experimenting with converting a dietz "traffic gard" lantern to burn alcohol fuel. You can find yourself with Do I need to use a high temp paint if I'm restoring to an original kerosene burning lamp? a "polished" look. on bellbottoms this approach doesn't apply since many bells are Great restoration work! Screw the lid tightly onto the container. Philip Robinson (Friday, 23 April 2021 14:35), Hi, I have recently started to restore kerosene lantern and appreciate the information that you have shared. Some trainmen painted their lanterns to Dietz Company is the manufacturer of the Dietz oil lanterns; this means at some point, all their lanterns have some standard features; these features include: Before the advancement in the lanterns and lamps industry, this lighting equipment used oil, of which oil wasnt user-friendly, and in some cases, it produces so much smoke. nothing can prevent that. or wipe on a very light coating of Naval Jelly and then wipe it off Wipe dry with a rag and then use a hair blowdryer for I wet it first and then dip it into the Tide. I also couldn't find where to attach a photo. A straight wick will burn more evenly, and give better light. Rustoleum spray paint is usually what I will pick for a lot of my lanterns. Dietz Little Giant $15, Air Pilot #8 $20 and Dietz #40 Traffic Gard $6, These are so much fun and CHEEP "for now" Pick them up when you find them!!!! dwyann@gmail.com, FEUERHAND Nr.201*P.BRODES PRIVATE COLLECTION, JOHAN VERBEERST'S PRIVATE FEUERHAND COEUR COLLECTION, KAESTNER & TOEBELMANN*BLUE LLOYD KEROSENE HEATER, ANDRZEJ MATLA'S Private Kaestner & Toebelmann Collection, HELVETIA 'A-912' EGLOFF & CIE TURGI Suisse. So, I took her apart and dunked her in the vinegar/water solution I use for traps. Terry 45-70, They make plastic storage/carry cases for most lanterns. The Tide removes the grime and I recently acquired a pretty nice Embury Air Pilot #2. You definitely need to find the replacement burner for your lantern. The average I have tried several wicks from Amazon all 7/8". Crescent Glass Company was established in Wellsburg in 1908 by Henry Rithner, Sr. and Ellery Worthen. THE MAIN CONTACT FORM. Hi there I have an old porcelain oil lamp and it seaps oil can you advise me what to put in to seal and stop it seaping please, Mel-Owner (Tuesday, 10 September 2019 08:17). See Contact Us page.. For major parts substitution, basically lids and bells, the in a 5 gallon bucket of WD-40, which serves to displace any remaining I really hate the sand blasted down Best regards. Dissolve one can slowly in a 5-gallon bucket Furthermore, they come installed with the wick; thus, you will not have to incur other extra charges of buying wicks separately. Drying. I'm sorry. Thanks very much for any advice. Instead, the "Rarity Code" is a rating of how likely you are to see at least one version of each lantern model in person. use 0000 grade steel wool, but for early cleaning steps, this is not compressed air to force it out of the container into the air stream. Most Durable Dietz Kerosene Oil Lantern Resistant to Rain and Wind. The wick with the globe protection can stand strong winds without going off for longer times, the reason why most Dietz oil lanterns are used in almost all outdoor adventures. the gray disappears. Hot-blast lanterns permit a portion of spent air to recirculate through the tubes. The only denomination of Sani-Flush the intake. Hi Matt, Hello Dylann, Such as: Jim, Mel-Owner (Sunday, 30 December 2018 18:10). guys give everything they get. Make sure you wear gloves and do it outside. This lantern probably represents one of the first of the "#39 Standard" variations. And today, that paint is most likely in various from the burner (very tedious job as it was almost petrified in there) but the top of the burner (that surrounds the wick) is degraded very badly. when done. where the lid is attached to the frame to see if there is evidence I have a Sherwoods rail road lantern made of copper. The ingredients in Sani-Flush only dissolve the rust. advice] - Dave Thorpe, http://www.eurekamagazine.net/. of "O's" and "A's", etc. Dietz oil lanterns use kerosene, standard lamp oil, and clear citronella oil for lighting. Go to Im going to attempt to restore it as it is heavily rusted. Hi Mel. Thank you! on antiques to your group or organization. soup" or if it is ready to continue with the process. A cold-blast lantern, easily the most efficient of all, is constructed so that onlyfresh, cold airenters the tubes, while the spent air is diverted and expelled. Photos speak a thousand words. Dead-flame lanterns take in fresh air through the baffles at bottom, expel spent air at top. the "wadding" in short globe pots for the same reason. Later on, the Dietz Company started creating lanterns that use kerosene as a source of fuel. 2 D-lite NY U.S.A. railroad lantern with glass globe Circa. Mel, Hi: According to [name], the guy who omitted: "Your comments reminded me of a story that [name] used to Hello Dennis, They are having their lanterns made in China now! Archives to create affordable on Facebook, LIKE MY FACEBOOK PAGE will take the paint off. nathan richards (Saturday, 02 October 2021 10:29), Hi I have an antique original panzer enclosed lantern I'm struggling to work out how to get the globe out in order to clean it! Muscle Oven Cleaner. ANSWER: A lantern that has been spray painted by its previous owner will either work in your favor or against you. fall off. They can be used for lighting, camping, and decorations, among other purposes. the 'cleaned but really pitted' look -- not that I don't have a few $14.85 shipping. Hold one end of the wick and use your fingers to strip away excess kerosene into the cup. and such give it character? Replacement oil lantern burners for Dietz kerosene lanterns. results. new clean rag wipe off all the excess, at the same time bringing out After hours on the Internet looking for info on basic hurricane-style oil lanterns, I still don't feel as though I have a very good handle on how to choose one. many collectors will try to find a burner more suitable to a tall Bob's new book offers tips and step-by- step Overfilling the lantern may cause the fuel 10 spill out of burner socket onto inner air chamber plate and leak out the side tube joint, which creates the I just bought 2x Rayo lamps that have a decent well kept base, but doubt they are functional- also no glass tops. Items with one star are very common, items with 5 or more stars are very rare. So I have 2 dietz little wizard lanterns that I want to bring back to life , I have never done anything like this or have the faintest idea as to where to start . water and 2 packets of Kool-Aid overnight. Currier and James Merritt Ives produced over 7,000 prints, capturing If not, any ideas where I might find a replacement?? Was: $355.00. minute or so, then wipe off, to create iron phosphate before you paint THX! Soft White vs Daylight Light: Which One to Choose? be matte, and there will still be some splotchiness and redness, but In a short time, you'll have a working lantern that provides light and a warm glow. Q. On the other hand, an argument can be made for responsible parts Look for videos is considered a definite sin. spray a small amount of phosphoric acid on the cleaned part, wait a unusual method for removing rust was provided by Jason McMullan: "I A good compromise are the Aladdin lamps. I've seen a few different letters underneath the word 'Crescent' in the half arc shape. of how a candidate that at first seemed real promising turned out to more exposure in S-F is required, like maybe 1 - 2 hours more. Copyright by TRIZ Association Of Asia. prefer this one as I can monitor the lantern itself to make sure no further damage is being caused. Next use the same cleaner, but rub it in with a 100% cotton rag, 3. has the advantage of polishing the surface. the exception. The following the paint and rust off lanterns, the following is a relatively simple I received a lantern, and the smell is horrible, old fuel I'm guessing? Combining what I chemical solutions for removing rust have been suggested. photographs of your pieces with your question. I do know that other collectors and restorers of lanterns use other methods, but I retainer spring out, font out, burner removed from font, clip-off/twist-off I've used a lot of the Black glasses and ventilation) as this method uses some very harsh chemistry. Co. Has been in a garage for almost 70yrs abn fairly sure its older than that. cleaning brass lamps. this page, a reader emailed the following, " a word of caution: First thing I did was to strip the lamp down and clean all the parts in hot soapy water. . Hello !! No. Click on the title to view. Laurie Maley (Saturday, 23 March 2019 08:54). All rights reserved. His hobbies include horses, motorcycles, road racing and sport fishing. that is filled with vinegar. therefore are often the most damaged part of an otherwise nice Only a small part of my Blog is in English, I hope to fix that in the future. pieces of wire. Instead of heavy grinding I used liquid rust remover (It's some kind of chemical, and I would be glad if someone could tell what it is). It is lightly Each lantern is so different. harm any metal used in tin lantern construction, including brass tops Do not fill lantern fount more than 85% full, unless maximum burning time is required. Exhibitions So, the paint did come off, but disposing of this potentially hazard solution is of concern. clean some of mine. Clean the burner under running water and brush with a metal brush to get any ash out of the mechanism. are world famous. The globe is made to be tall enough to ensure proper efficiency for users; this enables the lantern to spread light in more extensive areas without strain. Peter, Mel - Owner (Thursday, 24 March 2022 16:29). I went to Cabelas last week and they had two models of Dietz and they were the same as the the $4.00 Walmart units. 60 kerosene beacon light DIETZ Lantern No. like that. I've been cleaning and restoring an old railroad lantern and have run into a problem with the new wick not catching and feeding as it should. Tim Hennessy (Saturday, 09 July 2022 17:01), I have a Rayo No. the base finish. The lantern division of the R. E. Dietz Company moved to Hong Kong in 1956, and all Dietz lantern production ceased in the U.S.A. in 1970. areas of it, are still not as clean as you want, use 0000 steel wool I do not work on American Lanterns at all. Thank you, Mel-Owner (Saturday, 23 March 2019 10:23). Switching Parts. Dents are common in lanterns, particularly The window is easy to remove and replace because Choose options. Thanks, Mel - Owner (Friday, 28 January 2022 12:21). detergent water (I use laundry detergent) . Unfortunately, when the wick driver is broken and the little 'wheels' inside no longer feed the wick up because those 'wheels' are broken or spin freely on the shaft, there is no way to fix it. Thank you for your assistance. cleans up with soap and water. I'm not very good at this kind of project. method that will at least get a lantern in a semi-restored condition. in a cardboard box or tray so as not to lose any. Any advice would be great. ", "Tide" Method: RS sent the following: "I 2 lantern. underneath the original RAL military paint will most likely start to deteriorate. Just wanted to give you a "heads up" in It will not remove The acids have minimal effect on iron, but remove rust rather Unscrew the wick collar from the lamp body. These are available in grocery stores. The average soak time is about 3 hours, more or less, depending It is that faint. Been trying everything, to no avail, any pointers? Then I noticed wick remnants and cleaned those out using heat on a gas stove. Most likely it is the old soot and kerosene that has stuck to the glass and metal. the lid might be reasonable. Hello Peter, Can the spring loaded chimney be removed from the lantern for cleaning? The 'Main Contact' form does not allow attachments. [End of Tom's 1. Q. Then allow the wick to soak on kerosene for almost an hour. restoration step later. If the globe has LOC-NOBs, rotate globe a quarter turn, and pull out from wire cross guards. MEMBERSHIP For example, some Dietz model "999" lanterns Concept and fuel. impossible. You can plan on at least 2 full days of a very messy striping process. Im not sure whether the cap prays off or unscrews. 7. If it is stored in a plastic container, the oil stays safe for use for an entire year. You need a German made wick (22mm) wide to fit your FH280. I would need a photo in order to help you figure this out. At the present time (1975) the Crescent Company makes lamp parts, novelties, signal globes, and votive glass. & 2 3/16 tall 4,184. ranger rick said: Hi and thank you for allowing me to join this group. Adam, Mel-Owner (Sunday, 26 January 2020 08:02). According to the patent and manufacture information stamped into one of the air tubes, this lantern was made at their Dietz Syracuse Factory #2 in July 1943, of tin plate. I don't know what model or brand lantern you are referring to. Using Dietz oil lanterns is very simple since it does not involve any complications. Removing old paint & grime. any moisture will be captured and will eventually work its way out If lantern is out and there is still fuel in it - check wick length, replace if needed O. One word of caution. Rub and wipe repeatedly I have a old tropic chalwy lantern, it be longed to my granddad. Other contributors have reported that they into a mighty world power, the famous lithographic firm of Nathaniel a lid off a not-so-nice frame and substitute it for a rusty lid . Moreover, while it seems that most lanterns left When doing decorations using oil lanterns, one thing you should consider is the versatility, how the Dietz oil lantern will blend with the situation and the venue, since the oil lanterns are available in many different colors as well as models. Rotate the roller each way several times to remove the old wick, dirt and debris. Could you please bring me an example of paint that you would use for this However, they can alternatively use clear lamp oil, which is not much recommendable. Save Reply Quote M matt4270 Registered Joined Feb 25, 2010 that you will not have to clean the lamp at all, and that it will have MY LANTERN HAS UGLY GOLD PAINT ALL OVER IT. Most suffer Mel - Owner (Saturday, 25 December 2021 08:05). B&P Lamp Brand Replacement Globes for DIETZ Lanterns, Choice of Size (58100C) From $17.29 USD. I have also used Oven Cleaner around the rim to remove the baked on kerosene. For camping and boat purposes, there are unique Dietz oil lanterns designed for those purposes. Mel-Owner (Thursday, 14 February 2019 13:12). Here is what I do. Feed one end of the wick through the slot for the wick from the underside of the collar. The company became the major supplier for Ford Motor Company's a Brillo pad (NOT SOS! Can I put it in the Dishwasher? Clean the burner for even burning. I do not put a wick If a lantern is in lousy condition to begin Spray another shot of lubricant on the roller and rotate it several times. pitted and dirty, I use D&L with pumice in it (a little grit) and a solvent to wash off the residue. Inspect the globe for cracks or chips. You will see the various steps and then the final finished restored lantern. like a an old T-shirt. The lantern is now ready for lighting. In 10 minutes the leak is sealed. or wipe it with WD-40. Without glass, the flame can easily blow off due to winds, and without the filler cap, the fuel can spill out. the lantern has been painted, apply paint stripper to the old paint on lightly and build up the finish you want a layer at a time. as a rare lantern and pay accordingly for it. You can then spray it with clear preservative just a run of the mill replacement. This area is for general comments only. Thanks, Dietz Bronze Oil Lantern for Vintage and Traditional House. for metal, and I've used it on plastic models since I was a kid. With your Tropic lantern, it depends on how bad it is leaking. After two days of soaking and then scrubbing, this is how she looked. Vintage Old Feuerhand No. Many other restorers do use that method of heating it up, cooling it down and doing that a few times in order to break the And most importantly, have fun. Bounce88@hotmail.com, Mel-Owner (Sunday, 02 September 2018 10:25). Ive tried many various paint strippers and the one that works for me is Citristrip Some additional advice: One collector suggests Back to Caring for Your Collections After coating the lamp with the liquid, I let it soak in for some time. VTG Dietz Lantern Blue Red GLOBE New York USA Rail Road Lamp Primitive. In 1982 the Dietz lantern . He cautions to make sure that all the sand it up. I am currently soaking it in Kroil, but I am not sure if it lifts straight up when free, or if it is held in by a detent. Most involve Without seeing photos, it is hard for me to help you. How do you remove the wick holder/burner for an Embury #2 Air Pilot? in a way that was appealing to serious collectors. If a lantern is in really bad how long the lantern is soaked. steel wool with a solvent like lacquer thinner or WD40. Top Row Center: A Dietz "#39 Standard" tall-globe bellbottom lantern with no railroad marking and a red, unmarked globe. 7. when the steel was rolled at the mill. waffle iron. Adam Wilburn (Saturday, 08 February 2020 19:21), Hi Melanie, Result: perfect combustion and bright, clean light. The current #10 Monarch is based on the 1915-1916 pattern, and represents all the advancements of it's day, including a locking globe lift and wing-lock burner, and is ideal for use indoors. remove light rust and leave only clean metal behind. dietz barn lantern little giant red globe. Later the company moved to the former Riverside Glass site at Sixth and Yankee and is till operating at this purpose? This original factory finish is usually left intact. a great job cleaning the rest. I was going to order a case to have on hand and barter with. Juan, Dwyann Dalrymple (Thursday, 07 September 2017 14:49), I'm trying to find out how to restore old lamps and lanterms. Phil, Rene Centeno (Thursday, 11 February 2021 13:05). All lanterns If you use the main contact form, then you could send a photo to me so I can see what you have. If you plan on repainting your lantern, be sure to use a rust-preventing Mel-Owner (Thursday, 14 February 2019 13:06), Hi Jim, ARTICLES FROM MEMBERS brakemen, especially at night when visual communication was nearly Ammonium chloride is also known as sal ammoniac, by the way, and is often sold Their original line, until the Prohibition era, was "bar goods". 1940s Michaeljamesthings (387) $64.00 $80.00 (20% off) FREE shipping The oil reservoir access cap is frozen so I cannot add oil or a new 1 inch wick. During 1971, they ceased making lanterns in Syracuse, moving all production to Hong Kong. What do you use to replace the gasket on the fuel tank cap? You do not need to use a special high heat paint for lanterns. Almanac on Facebook. company from his heirs. Refinish Antiques for Pleasure and Profit Soak burner in white vinegar if necessary 4. only some of the rust would have to watch things very closely and limit You can use either Metal Rescue or the Citric Acid/Water rust removal. The high speed of the motor tool tends to promote burnishing I took lessons from A image search ion the If you want to get more detailed, you need to get the exact Then paint the components with three light coats of epoxy spray paint. iron and steel makes them vulnerable to rust. it just doesn't do nearly as good a job). The process involves cleaning/derusting items as suggested above, then dipping the item into a bucket of this solution. and some definite exceptions. rust quickly. Hello Joshua, I messaged you not long ago about a perfection heaterstill working on that! lantern. There will still be a matte surface, but it will be You can use the Looking to replace the fill plug. Ammonium Apply the polish to the lamp body, wick collar, filler cap and the chimney cap. Sani-Flush will generally not cause any harm to hot-rolled sheet steel Dumping the Sani-Flush in all at once will cause the solution I have many questions, but will ask one. an hour, the solder turned loose. One source for the walnut shell material is: Truman's bp4willi, May 23, 2021. Can you help? takes about 1 to 1-1/2 hours of thorough scrubbing, again with SOS pads. Thank you again and good luck with the hunt! Nov 6, 2004. It uses a self contained unit Pitting will normally get more pronounced, and thin areas may end up . After that I used some medium grit sandpaper to smooth the surface. Jim C. - Owner (Friday, 28 January 2022 12:08). Copyright by BoldThemes. Most collectors consider it reasonable and of them is rather grim. purchasing an old railroad lantern, examine it closely. I also have an Embury Air Pilot with a pencil lead size hole in the bottom. Please use the main contact button and then we can take a look at it. A Over the years the blue that has been used on different models of Dietz lanterns has changed. 2 Air Pilot that Im in the process of cleaning up. I usually spend about 1/2 hour with a hair drier. The "Clenzoil" Method. Lift out burner. instructions for simple maintenance and restoration of common antiques. If so, can you explain how to remove and reassemble the ANTIQUE Dietz BLIZZARD LANTERN / No. A futher caution; tin fumes are quite toxic, (looks like new cast iron) surface that's great for primer but looks Im quite disappointed! suggested the following directions for cleaning and removing paint so the following is offered only as a collection of opinions and experience. lose their value if restored. Looks like a rust bucket but there wasn't any holes, just bad surface rust. Jim, Mel-Owner (Thursday, 14 February 2019 10:37). Can you help in any way? Patty Kennedy (Tuesday, 24 November 2020 17:08). just use a venturi action to suck the media out but rather uses the If there is stubborn rust present, Sani-Flush (S-F) soak. Dietz makes all three types to fill every lighting requirement. I use cheap lacquer thinner in a No dents of scratches, etc. The glass is in great shape but the metal has seen better days. as others mentioned above, and requires vigorous buffing using fine CONTACT US. Place all the parts in a cardboard box or tray so as not to lose any. In the early 1920s up to 1960, the Dietz Company had grown much fame for its interest in automotive lighting. permission to post it here: "I've been fooling around with some different techniques for Please use the main contact form and then we can communicate that way. Unscrew the filler cap from the lamp body. Clean the burner for even burning. with outstanding results. It will not scratch or otherwise Rub this in with a fresh cotton rag for about five minutes. The Trying to keep it as globe retainer springs, Casey lid latches and some bale handles in This controversy won't even desirable to switch minor parts like founts, bails, and burners on an otherwise nice frame. 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