Greentored 3,201 #1 Posted October 13, 2020 As some of you may know, I am also a Coleman lantern addict. Lantern collectors have one thing very much in common with us here- clean up and run, full restore, or custom. Decided to start with one for the ‘original patina’ crowd. Think it goes well with my patina 655. Hope you enjoy! 5 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,796 #2 Posted October 13, 2020 Way cool Green One if by land two if by sea?!?!?!? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,991 #3 Posted October 13, 2020 Neat. My father in law had one of those red single mantel lanterns. I think it had cylindrical glass instead of the bubble glass yours has. Brings back memories of camping with my wife's family before we were married. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,351 #4 Posted October 13, 2020 Seeing that single mantle later makes me wonder what I did with the one l had 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,039 #5 Posted October 14, 2020 What did you put on the buffing wheel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greentored 3,201 #6 Posted October 14, 2020 2 hours ago, squonk said: What did you put on the buffing wheel? 3M rubbing compound, after going at it with some 1500 grit and water Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,312 #7 Posted October 14, 2020 That looks awesome! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greentored 3,201 #8 Posted October 14, 2020 10 hours ago, 8ntruck said: Neat. My father in law had one of those red single mantel lanterns. I think it had cylindrical glass instead of the bubble glass yours has. Brings back memories of camping with my wife's family before we were married. Was hoping this might bring up some memories for folks, as that is quite a common reaction when the old Colemans are brought up. Growing up in upstate NY, I remember a lot of bullhead fishing with my stepdad, holding lanterns while he ran the net when the smelt were running, and him leaving one lit at the cottage so I could fall asleep to the hiss. Kinda forgot about them til seeing one in an antique shop about 5-6 years ago. ......then I found a website and a few social media groups of folks who collect, restore and use them, and they hold gatherings, swap meets, camping weekends, etc.... they even have a couple official clubs! Next thing ya know, I had close to 150 of them..... Hmm, sounds kinda familiar, doesnt it? 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,163 #9 Posted October 15, 2020 With any luck, maybe somebody here can find a copy of the Paul Revere Wheel Horse ad and you can recreate the look. I probably have a copy, but the chances of me finding it are pretty negligible. steve 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
connortem 0 #10 Posted August 3, 2021 I wish I could open your photos. I would love to look at the old lanterns. We don't have many lanterns at home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
connortem 0 #11 Posted August 5, 2021 On 8/3/2021 at 6:20 PM, connortem said: I wish I could open your photos. I would love to look at the old lanterns. We don't have many lanterns at home. We have several lanterns in the driveway, there is a camping lantern in the garage in the house, and there seems to be one in the corridor too. But the old one I rarely met anywhere. It's excellent that you are doing the restoration of such things. Perhaps someday I will also buy some old lanterns. Such a lantern would look especially great in a home library. You know, something like Hogwarts lanterns. If suddenly you know where I can get such, I will be glad for your help. Thanks in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
