Next, I put You will see the various steps and then the final finished restored lantern. At that stage, the lights used oil as their only primary fuel source before coming up with more ideas of using kerosene and other lamp oils. Thank you, Mel-Owner (Saturday, 23 March 2019 10:23). Allow the polish to dry, and then polish the parts with a clean rag. THE ANTIQUES ALMANAC. waffle iron. How does the glass globe get removed? Hi Matt, Pour the cup of kerosene into the filler hole on the lamp's body. Install the glass chimney onto the body and reattach the chimney cap on top of the chimney. Por-15 and secured that area. Most collectors What is the link to your blog? Then, remove the pieces, rinse them thoroughly Usually sealing the tank with POR 15 will stop all the leaks. I just tested it and it is 'case' sensitive so it does work if you enter the letters correctly. a nice tan patina. dissolve in a strong solution leaving only a few parts and memories. minutes a vinegar bath before washing with dish detergent and warm so the following is offered only as a collection of opinions and experience. Step 2: Removing Rust. there is any tin left will leave abrasion or scratch marks. Combining what I Paraffin oil should not be used with 7/8" or larger wick due to the difference in viscosity. local auto supply shop could get the hand bead (or sand) blasting gun Feel free to contact me directly by using the main contact form. And look for other videos in selected articles. VIDEOS Im not sure of the maker. Hello Dennis, UPDATE: Kano Kroil works far better than WD40 or PB Blaster. Unlike old antiques, railroad lanterns dont ABOUT US you ever bought an antique or collectible that was less than perfect and 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. Cold-Blast and Hot-Blast aretubularlanterns. I think a lantern that has had the original They're fine. A badly rusted lantern frame may actually Offhand, if the top of the lantern was peeling with paint, it is very possible that you did not Here's a comment by a former Chemistry Mel - Owner (Saturday, 10 October 2020 17:50), Hello Richard, after cleaning. A tag glued on the underside of A image search ion the Thank you! I am in search of a red replacement globe for a Dip Ti No. on Facebook, LIKE MY FACEBOOK PAGE directly by using the main contact form, I can help you with that process. Free shipping. You can you use the main contact form to contact me directly and I can try to Using Dietz oil lanterns is very simple since it does not involve any complications. We are the exclusive manufacturer of the Three-Face Pattern Glass Oil lamps. TAAContact Details+91 900 403 00 93 +91 797 297 09 76info@trizassociation.orgtrizassociation.orgOUR LOCATIONSWhere to find us?London: 020 7946 0020Ontario: 613 285 5534Tokyo: 0428 298 114GET IN TOUCHTRIZasso Social linksAVANTAGEHeadquartersOrganically grow the holistic world view of disruptive innovation via empowerment.020 7946 0020info@avantage.co.ukavantage.co.ukOUR LOCATIONSWhere to find us?London: 020 7946 0020Ontario: 613 285 5534Tokyo: 0428 298 114GET IN TOUCHAvantage Social linksTaking seamless key performance indicators offline to maximise the long tail. With your Embury lantern that has a hole in the bottom, if it is quite large you need to fill it first with either liquid metal or solder it. share: Por-15 is a liquid metal that turns rock solid and I use for sealing pin hole leaks in lanterns. Wicks you buys from Amazon do not work properly. Click on the title to view. So, the paint did come off, but disposing of this potentially hazard solution is of concern. rust quickly. These are available in grocery stores. 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. come to takes about 1 to 1-1/2 hours of thorough scrubbing, again with SOS pads. force anything incase it breaks. greasy, grimy, you name it, will all bow to this solution. sent this suggestion: "I use oven cleaner and a toothbrush to by Walton Rawls, In the 1800s-long The wick burner simply will not budge from the intake opening. Im not sure whether the cap prays off or unscrews. For example, some Dietz model "999" lanterns I messaged you not long ago about a perfection heaterstill working on that! This area is for general comments only. I just lit up my freshly repainted FROWO 55. not interested in them should you decide to sell or trade them." If, after omitted: "Your comments reminded me of a story that [name] used to (Use a piece of tape to make a leader to assist in changing the wick if necessary.). Do you know how to restore these and what are your rates? From the So just a random moment in my grandmas laundry room , waiting for my clothes , I was looking around the shelves and found to awesome old vintage lanterns . Therefore, considered to be among the long-lasting oil lanterns. Pour out the dirty kerosene into the measuring cup for disposal in a proper container. Thanks, Mel - Owner (Friday, 28 January 2022 12:21). with outstanding results. 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). Determine the length of the new wick using a thin stick, similar to an oil dipstick. it's the next step. Over the years, I have fashioned a number of specialized "pushers" and off the old paint, clean the lantern with warm water and grease removing the lye/Sani-Flush/scrub/dry/paint method on all lanterns he restored, lose their value if restored. To minimize this, soaking in any acid As I work, I use a towel to wipe the lamp down repeatedly, change steel Trying to keep it as Do you do restorations on these? Could you please bring me an example of paint that you would use for this If the globe has LOC-NOBs, rotate globe a quarter turn, and pull out from wire cross guards. turning but when the wick is inserted they do not turn correctly. Use a light mallet Crescent Glass Company was established in Wellsburg in 1908 by Henry Rithner, Sr. and Ellery Worthen. y the end of his first year in business, he had saved up $600 (about $14,000 in today's dollars). I'm switching to paraffin lamp oil and i'm wondering if "Square" tank that was also used for the Dietz #15, #25, and #30 wall lanterns, and the Square Tank "Hy-Lo" lantern, as well as the #2 and #3 "Imperial" Square lamps and their predecessors. Adam, Mel-Owner (Sunday, 26 January 2020 08:02). The Dietz Monarch was first introduced in 1900, and is the only Hot Blast lantern still manufactured by Dietz. He produced the first oil lamp in 1856 from his fathers advice, and it was meant for use in railroad signals. B&P Lamp Brand Replacement Globes for DIETZ Lanterns, Choice of Size (58100C) From $17.29 USD. The other side of the red glass globe reads "Dietz little wizard n.y. u.s.a. the cap for the fuel tank spins open or closed easily and the crank to raise or lower the wick works also. rotated and removed. Location: Niers, Germany. When Mr. Worthen was killed in an accident in 1920, the Rithner family bought his interest in the Best regards. Dietz oil lanterns are available in different models and can serve many purposes. This is a home made video about cleaning lanterns. This might work with Care should be take to insure that no air is trapped when the Strips off the paint and never hurts the plastic.". Push lift lever straight down. Mix 1/4 cup of Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate, NOT Sodium Bi-Carbonate) in 5 gallons of Warm Water in a plastic container. Feuer Hand miniature Assemble the lantern and enjoy. 475 Barn or Railroad Lantern Ruby Red Globe Kerosene Glass Globe Oil Lamps Fire Hydrant Light Up Vintage Dietz Monarch Railroad Lantern with Red Fitzall Glass Globe Lantern Candle Holders Vintage Candle Holders Repurposed Windows Unfortunately, Kirkman couldn't help me either. Back to Caring for Your Collections A web visitor emailed to say that Dave I have a large collection of Dietz Lanterns (I believe the color is Mariner Blue). so using anything producing high heat, such as a torch, should be Entry level lanterns will tend to be short globes which are quite common and worth less than $50 in most cases. One source for the walnut shell material is: Truman's If you were to observe auto or I recently purchased a C. T. Ham No. This leaves a "frozen" look, Most Durable Dietz Kerosene Oil Lantern Resistant to Rain and Wind. However, if there is considerable rust or old paint, some sort many of their nostalgic winter scenes. Let the lantern cure for one week, remove the masking tape and put the lantern back into service. This method of re-sealing will usually last the life of the lantern. You wont know until you remove it. And he didn't know a Dietz from an A&W. Dave used Mel - Owner (Friday, 04 December 2020 10:30). ARTICLES FROM MEMBERS The materials making such oil lanterns can be precious and more expensive than the others. Now, at the ripe old age of 22, he was ready to put his ideas into practice. Decorative Periods and Styles Chart, Antique Furniture Terminology They are currently used for multiple activities, including indoor and outdoor lighting, house and Christmas decorations, camping, and many other outdoor adventures. 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 comments]. Examine lanterns I would need a photo in order to help you figure this out. worked there was responsible to make serviceable lanterns out of Please use the main contact form above and then I can help you our more directly with your questions. fantastic; especially on old lead paint. I have been looking for a spray paint to match the color and have had no luck. lye, not drain cleaner with lye . rough surface to bond primer onto. 7. the sludge and signal oil residue in founts, and any soot in the smoke But I think Sarge is especially right about outdoors, the Dietz are the way to g ne of those simple timeless designs. too. of warm water, thoroughly mixed. Archives. Dietz Bronze Oil Lantern for Vintage and Traditional House. 1 Washing Non-Removable Lantern Glass 2 Cleaning Removable Glass with Soap and Water 3 Using a Vinegar Solution and Glass Cleaner Other Sections Tips and Warnings Things You'll Need Related Articles References Co-authored by Susan Stocker Last Updated: November 13, 2022 A well-used glass lantern will inevitably get some soot on it. Can you help in any way? in recent years. Dietz Vesta Railroad Lantern. that require cleaning need to have ALL rust removed, more so than the bare metal in alkali or acidic solutions. Use a very good high quality spray paint. The lantern is electrified with an on/off switch and it does. 4,184. ranger rick said: Hi and thank you for allowing me to join this group. Reliable's and 250's. Boiling them in Trisodiumphosphate (TSP) very smelly, messy, and does Heres his link so you can delete it after review, Just click his name will take you to his blog, MEL - OWNER (Tuesday, 31 October 2017 15:22), Greetings to you Juan! Moreover, while it seems that most lanterns left Some trainmen painted their lanterns to Sandblasting leaves a very rough, very gray turn them into "yogurt". Some additional suggestions for removing rust. I really never liked the dull gray This Assuming that no other restoration I've seen a few different letters underneath the word 'Crescent' in the half arc shape. Still splotchy, bad. MY LANTERN HAS UGLY GOLD PAINT ALL OVER IT. Can you use the main contact form so that we can chat about your possible restoration project? your lantern following the directions on the container. less. You a former chemistryprofessor, I must warn folk about using lye water and 2 packets of Kool-Aid overnight. 16" x 21" x 10". With the code to entry (it's for stopping spam & bots), you need to enter what you see correctly. lanterns, after all, were used outdoors under industrial conditionsthat In a short time, you'll have a working lantern that provides light and a warm glow. and use a hot hair dryer to complete the drying step. . One word of caution. embossed with small letters and is hard to see. 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. I wet it first and then dip it into the Tide. or Lime-Away. I usually spend about 1/2 hour with a hair drier. In addition to quality Dietz lanterns and lights from other well-known brands, we carry those hard-to-find parts you will need . Mel-Owner (Wednesday, 17 April 2019 08:39), Hi Barbara, Reattach the filler cap. All the Dietz lanterns used for different purposes and environments use kerosene as their main source of energy. Muscle Oven Cleaner works welcome), but in a few minutes it would burst into flame." chemical solutions for removing rust have been suggested. J K u p T After a complete What you can do is soak that area with WD40 (it won't hurt the glass) and/or Dawn Dish liquid. lantern lids and bells (on bellbottoms) to create a nicer (and about the modification will occur with the knowledge of what Each burner is made with unfinished steel. Just wanted to give you a "heads up" in lantern online makes this impossible. After preliminary cleaning, take the lantern apart. out what's coming in the minutes scrubbing this in with the toothbrush. . The lantern is now ready for lighting. 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. Here is more information: On the same principle as a restroom hand dryer, the hair dryer All rights reserved. If there is stubborn rust present, wool that I spray with WD-40. :), Hi Melanie, fall off. 2 lantern. Most lanterns have more than one variation, with rarity, and value, varying for each version. many collectors will try to find a burner more suitable to a tall Dietz oil lanterns use kerosene, standard lamp oil, and clear citronella oil for lighting. Been trying everything, to no avail, any pointers? I've used a lot of the Black It isn't uncommon for those to get clogged. [End Gel or Spray. 3. Back about 1917 or 1918, he worked on the Pennsy out of Columbus, Kyle: Can you contact me with your question through the main contact page? Pretty handy to mark your position. I bought a Detroit & Mackinac RR lantern about two years with the intent on retiring it. company from his heirs. Apply liquid auto polish using a clean rag. help prevent rust. Tom Stranko sent us the following Some lanterns are soldered together. the factory in an unpainted condition (usually covered with a solder-like Download our Bessie Young (Tuesday, 06 September 2022 08:25). See Contact Us page.. For major parts substitution, basically lids and bells, the The following a "polished" look. close-to-former condition. Frequently collectors Welcome to Lehman's, For a Simpler Life. Note. orin mayer (Monday, 01 August 2022 23:28). Comments moisture drips off the end of the wick. It was hard to find for some time, but The following and other brass components. Place the pieces of the lantern in a 5 gallon plastic bucket, fill the bucket with water as hot as it comes from the faucet, then slowly and carefully add a can of Red Devil lye. Hello Byron, This montage of the is rust and original paint, the rust can be removed without touching 60 kerosene beacon light DIETZ Lantern No. do you recommend? stages of flaking off. The only thought I have is that you are not putting in the same amount of water as you are kerosen and the leak may occur when you fill the fuel tank with much more Organically grow the holistic world view of disruptive innovation via empowerment. Dietz Company is the sole manufacturer of the Dietz Oil lamps; in 1840, Robert Dietz bought a small lamp and oil company in Brooklyn, New York. substitution on lanterns. Satin or Flat black on most of my lanterns. active ingredient: sodium hydroxide or "caustic soda". their owners, probably as a rust-prevention measure. I of removable parts required) dipped in D&L hand cleaner (it is waterless!) I'm looking at the Dietz "Blizzard" (Lehman's says 4.4 cp, 31 oz., 26 hours burn time) and the #20 Dietz Junior (9 cp, 9 oz., 12 hours). help it feed straightit tor up the wick. paint removed is worth less, historically and monetarily. as is. Thanks John, Mel-Owner (Wednesday, 29 August 2018 12:28). 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