Let There Be Light - Coleman Table Lamps

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  • @willssmallenginerepairllc5060
    @willssmallenginerepairllc5060 Місяць тому +1

    I've been a collector of GPA for about 2 years as well! It's a pretty fun hobby!

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  Місяць тому +1

      Collecting lamps and lanterns is a fun and interesting hobby. There is a large variety of them, interesting history behind them and still usefull today.

    • @willssmallenginerepairllc5060
      @willssmallenginerepairllc5060 Місяць тому

      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156 so true. I love the history behind them as well as I enjoy tinkering with vintage stuff and using it. I've also met some great friends through the hobby

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  Місяць тому

      Me too!

  • @jeffreyrubish347
    @jeffreyrubish347 2 роки тому +3

    I'm amazed at how bright those old lamps are!

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  2 роки тому

      It is amazing that chemists figured out how to make mantles glow so bright. Cars hadn't even been invented at that time.

  • @sidewaysbobdog
    @sidewaysbobdog 2 роки тому +3

    I’m shocked but yet amazed they used lead seals before rubber, makes so much sense….thanks Mr Obsolete

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  2 роки тому +2

      A lot of technology was used in these old lamps, even though they are fairly simply made. Collecting and learning about this old stuff is a great hobby !

  • @IbySabu
    @IbySabu Рік тому +1

    Really nostalgic. ❤❤❤

  • @chrisssmallengines7163
    @chrisssmallengines7163 2 роки тому +2

    Wow you have a great Colmen collection and your knowledge is great too. I have never seen the mixing cans you have . I love the Colmen products .

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  2 роки тому

      Having the accessories to go along with the lamps, lanterns and stoves, was a good marketing move by Coleman, as you could get everything needed at one time and place.

  • @dwhallon21
    @dwhallon21 2 роки тому +1

    Mr Obsolete ur àre a jack of all trades. I have been curious about Coleman for some time. U answered some of my questions ☺️

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  2 роки тому +1

      I will be doing some more video's before too long, on gas lanterns and stoves. The history and ingenuity behind them is quite interesting, and an important part of our history. Thanks for the comment and for watching.

  • @1boatsailor
    @1boatsailor 2 роки тому +1

    I have been through many antiques stores never have seen one. I still have a 1970s Coleman lantern with similar mantles runs on white gas along with 2 1950s Coleman stoves. Very interesting

  • @markberos8028
    @markberos8028 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video two thumbs up thank you👍🏻👍🏻

  • @mikedaugharty5544
    @mikedaugharty5544 2 роки тому +2

    very good thank you i did not know that about the mantels that they were actually metal

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  2 роки тому +1

      It is amazing to think that the mantles were perfected in the late 1800's, before people even had cars. History is so fascinating.

  • @RightOnJonCrane
    @RightOnJonCrane Місяць тому

    Right On! 🙌 Nice video. Thanks!

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @RightOnJonCrane
      @RightOnJonCrane Місяць тому

      @ I’ve got an old CQ lamp I’m going to restore soon. It’s nice to hear about the history. I’ve also been watching Frank from Old Town Coleman and he visited D&D lantern works. Great to see their collection.

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  Місяць тому +1

      Another very informative channel is King Coleman. He does in depth history and has how to repair and restore videos also.

    • @RightOnJonCrane
      @RightOnJonCrane Місяць тому

      @ Right On! 🙌 I think I’ve seen a couple videos of his I’ll check out some more. Thanks!

  • @maddog6493
    @maddog6493 2 роки тому

    I got a lot of possems around here fuel hmmmmmmm.nice collection of coleman lamps you have there ,vary neat.

  • @davidcharles3131
    @davidcharles3131 2 роки тому

    As usual, very interesting. Thanks for informing.

  • @sonnenburgoutdoors
    @sonnenburgoutdoors Рік тому

    Thanks for all the info!! The wife inherited a 156. Trying to get it fired up 👍👍

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  Рік тому

      The Coleman table lamps are a neat piece of history, and are nice to have for when the power goes out. They have a nice pure white light, and is bright enough to read with. Thanks for watching.

  • @chrischiampo7647
    @chrischiampo7647 2 роки тому

    Absolutely Cool Mr Obsolete I’ve Seen These But Never in Operation 😮😲😲😮😀❤️❤️❤️😀😊 Love Em All

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  2 роки тому +1

      These old lamps are really useful when the power is out, plus they have an interesting history. Vintage is best !

  • @ButlerOutdoorsCanada
    @ButlerOutdoorsCanada 2 роки тому

    Oh man those are neat!! Thanks for sharing!!!

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  2 роки тому +1

      These old lamps are useful in times of power outages, and are interesting pieces from the past as well ! They are bright enough to read by.

  • @gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead

    Love anything about lamps! I have a collection of kerosene lamps! The Coleman lanterns are very Kool…👍🔔❤️

  • @wildcaughtfirewood1511
    @wildcaughtfirewood1511 2 роки тому

    Man, those are cool. Now I’m going to have to snag one

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  2 роки тому +1

      A neat and useful colectable for sure.

    • @wildcaughtfirewood1511
      @wildcaughtfirewood1511 2 роки тому

      What’s a good first model to look for? I’ve passed on several in local online auctions but now I’m gonna have to find one

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  2 роки тому

      The later model lamps with the built in pressure pumps are the best ones to find as you don't need a separate pump, and if parts are needed, they are easier to find.@@wildcaughtfirewood1511

  • @ourquiltedhomestead1395
    @ourquiltedhomestead1395 Рік тому

    That is fascinating! Thank you!

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  Рік тому

      Amazing to think that great inventions like the lamps and mantles were thought up by people with no computer or think tank, just intellect !

  • @KainKustomGarage
    @KainKustomGarage 2 роки тому

    Aww geez, now I gotta find me a Lamp too!🤣🤣

  • @crazydave4455
    @crazydave4455 2 роки тому

    Haven’t saw those before. Interesting

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  2 роки тому +1

      I wasn't familiar with them until I was looking through a swap meet at a tractor show a long time ago. I picked it up and found the Coleman name on it, then looked at it more closely and saw the burner tubes, just like the ones on my lanterns, so I figured it out. It didn't have a globe or shade, but I could see that it was made for sitting on a table. That started me on collecting Coleman stuff.

    • @crazydave4455
      @crazydave4455 2 роки тому

      @@mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156 is there much of a market for them? Value? Or similar to lanterns

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  2 роки тому +1

      @@crazydave4455 Their are quite a few lamp and lantern collectors, but they are not really represented at the shows etc. When we were at Rolag a while back, there was a small building dedicated to them, but few people were looking at them, which was too bad, because it was an excellent display. Guess engines and tractors are more exciting. There is a Coleman collectors club international, and they have satellite groups all over the planet. Here in the PNW we have an active group of enthusiasts, but I haven't been involved for quite a while, as these groups are more oriented toward a social gathering, than lamps, lantern and stoves. Several members worked for Coleman for most of their working lives, and had a lot of interesting tales. As for values, there isn't any real consensus, and on Flea Bay, the prices are all over the place. So if one can find a deal grab it.

    • @crazydave4455
      @crazydave4455 2 роки тому

      @@mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156 I like all the old stuff, but definitely prioritize the engines at a show like Rollag. If time allows I hit the rest! Thanks Mr O

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  2 роки тому +1

      I always like to look at everything at the shows, but engines and tractors etc. are my main focus too.@@crazydave4455

  • @liljoeii6091
    @liljoeii6091 2 роки тому

    that was pretty bright antique lights like that I like the way they look the style but the way they made them back then the way they got them today they just don't look like they got the the shape and the Style

  • @MrSubbdaddy
    @MrSubbdaddy 3 місяці тому +1

    Do those gas valves get pretty hot on the table lamps ?

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  3 місяці тому +1

      The gas valves don't get real hot. The heat actually is from the radiant heat coming off the mantles. Coleman made higher output mantles, but they are longer than the standard ones, and the heat can damage the valve knob since they are closer. I have a couple of lamps that have heat damaged knobs.

  • @dirtytsfarm2141
    @dirtytsfarm2141 2 роки тому

    Man those are too cool! And dang bright to boot! Your talking about rendered animal fat..., do whale oil lamps have any differing characteristics? Or is oil, oil...?

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  2 роки тому

      Whale oil was used in lamps for many years. I don't know the characteristics of it compared to animal fat, but my guess is that it was better, as it was more like an oil, where animal fats have to be kept warm to flow like an oil.

  • @UltraMagaFan
    @UltraMagaFan 8 місяців тому

    Those are sweet lamps. I want one but I can't justify spending $100+ on something I'll barely use. I'm just going to stick with outdoor lanterns.

  • @jeremiahmcafee3816
    @jeremiahmcafee3816 3 місяці тому

    I found one of these old 1919 Coleman lamps. Searching for a lamp shade..

  • @jensenwilliam5434
    @jensenwilliam5434 2 роки тому

    Love oil lamps!
    And lots of heat. A

  • @mikeadler434
    @mikeadler434 Місяць тому

    👍👍

  • @MERRLINN
    @MERRLINN Місяць тому +1

    Why was it okay to use these old lamps in your house but the Coleman lanterns of today say not to use indoors?

    • @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156
      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156  Місяць тому +2

      There are two reasons 1. frivolous lawsuits when some idiot uses their products in an unsafe matter and 2. some stoves and lanterns are sold as dual fuel, which means you can burn automotive gasoline in them, and put out toxic fumes as a result of the additives used in auto gas. If used in the great outdoors, the fumes will be dispersed and no problems encountered as a result. I have seen test results of using pure white gas, such as Coleman and Crown brands, with no dangerous measurable carbon monoxide levels. Here is another example of silly directions : keep feet and hands from under lawn mower deck when lawnmower is running. How about this one: open box before eating pizza. You get the idea.

    • @MERRLINN
      @MERRLINN Місяць тому +1

      @mrobsoletesvintagehomestea9156 I understand, think you

  • @lancestacey2360
    @lancestacey2360 2 роки тому

    thx

  • @benwinter2420
    @benwinter2420 2 роки тому

    There had been great interest in light for mining etc . . those poor buggers , but flame no bueno coal seam gas