Fire and Light Photo Gallery by Deems Burton at pbase.com

Fire and Light

Fire and controlling it are as old as mankind, and predate the wheel. Before the dog and wheel, and after woman, fire was man's first best friend...

The Pika stove is the fire I designed for the ultralight caveman hiker in the twentyfirst century...

Feel free to enjoy my collection and my love of fire and light, but I am not an appraiser or seller, only a collector. If you need appraisals, or more info, search the web or ebay as I have.

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Coleman 202 reflections	1925 LQ427 and Optimus 200	1919 Coleman Arc316 Lantern	Prentiss Waber 742
Aida 1500 Express	Coleman 1935 USFS L327 and 1933 242 Jr	Coleman 1951 Christmas lantern	Coleman 202 1955-1962
Fred's Mica Globes LQ427-242c	Aida Express and Optimus 200 Kerosene lanterns	Lenk Alcohol and Coleman brass blow torches	Jato stoves and Lanterns
Two Fat Pika and Big Jato stoves and white gas stoves	Akron 107	Akron Nulite Prentiss-Wabers 742	Coleman 1941 228

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James Uehlin		27-May-2014 15:39
My grand father was trying to sell a Coleman 250-light gas machine with 12 barrel gasoline tank in 1906. Do you have any information on this model?

Guest		23-Oct-2013 18:48
I would like to know more about Coleman NO 527 Burner>>>I cant seem to find any infor on the web about it.

John Rupp		04-Nov-2012 11:07
I have an L327 in extremely good condition with a reflector that is like the 220 reflector but it does not have a handle. It appears to have never had a handle attached. I can send you photos if you give me an email address to send them to. I would like to know the approximate value of this lantern. Thanks, John

roland		25-Apr-2012 00:57
i have a full collection of coleman lantern would like to sell very interesting ones like christmas edition and much more like 1952 in box never opened and more more more my e- mail is rolandsantini2@hotmail.com

Curtis		25-Jan-2012 10:04
I enjoyed looking at your collection it's beautiful. Thanks for displaying it Curtis Brooks

Tim		15-Oct-2011 04:21
Have L427 coleman in original box want to sell

Edward		27-Jun-2011 16:51
To whom it may concern; I recently came across a vintage Coleman Quick-Lite Lantern and it is stamped 7 11 which I am guessing is from November of 1927!!! From my research it is called the Farmer's Lantern. I have never seen one like this, it has a 4 inch wooden handle attached to the metal handle, looks to be original. Also has a US Patent May 13, 1919 stamped on the air tube along with a British Patent underneath the US Patent. I asked a Coleman representative to confirm if it is truely a Farmer's Lantern from November of 1927 but the representative was no help at all!!! If there is someone that may help me it will be greatly appreciated! I will send you photos as well. Thank you in advance! Novice collector, Edward

Deems Burton		26-Apr-2011 01:01
There's a couple nice 242 Jr lanterns in my collection, one with a mint mica globe. Not all of my lanterns are in this gallery.. Thank you for asking.

w.r.		24-Apr-2011 16:08
What,no 242

Kirk Spillner		29-Sep-2010 08:15
Hey Everyone, Been looking for a little advise regarding coleman lanterns and this seems to be the place for the answers. Cleaning out my fire departments station I came across a couple coleman 200 lanterns that i think are from 1950 unopened in their boxes in mint condition. I can't seem to find a way to identify their exact dates without taking them out of the box. If I remove them will that take away from their value? Thanks for any responses or references. Thank you. And also if anyone could give me an estimate of their value that would be much appreciated also. Thanks again. - Kirk

Steve Mendenhall		08-Jul-2010 01:10
I put down AL 427 it is LQ 427 Steve

Steve Mendenhall		08-Jul-2010 00:57
I am trying to id a lantern that I purchsaed as AL 427. It has nickle font 6 in dia,external pump,fuel cap has two ears to gripand screw in center,the band between font and base has three rows of holes throuh the center of band the holes are 1/8 in,mica glob 5x51/4 in,hand bail hooks at top of cage through holes then bent,double mantle,the generator is streight withtip cleaner,the ventoler is green with 4 rows of 1/4 in holes dia. 5 3/16 in. No marking on font side or bottom. No marking on band. Thanks.. Steve

missing parts		24-May-2010 14:40
I have old kamp stove #7 in bad shape with steel burner tops missing the fuel tank and if it had a pump it is missing as well . looking for parts or to sell maybe.

Jim Svarz		19-Jul-2009 21:01
Sir, Nice collection !! I came into a Prentiss Waber model No. L43PB. However it needs servicing. In good shape generally, but does not pressurize etc. Do you where I might get this repaired. I live near chicago. Thanks

steve		16-Jul-2009 17:20
does anyone have a real nice picture or scan of a Kampkook LCS 21 decal from inside the cover? would really appeciate one. also a Sears model JC Higgins stove decal too. thanks in advance. Steve

Patricia King		07-Jul-2009 20:47
I am looking for a new stove rather than pay for parts for my Coleman Apex Peak 1. I used to have an Optimus 111 and realize it was the best I ever had. Do you agree, or what would you recommend? I also just found out a Borde recently sold on eBay for $350 Canadian! Hope it was worth the money.

Chris		16-Dec-2008 23:34
this is amazing, i am crying in fact. to see the Svea nested in the Sigg tourist cook kit is killing me because mine went missing a few years ago. my girlfriend can't understand why i have torn apart the garage 4 times now but i think you can understand. i see the Svea for sale on many sites and plan to reinvest for a cross country bike tour soon, but can anyone tell me where i can get the Sigg tourist kit these days??? is it still out there?? cheers to all the wonderful photos here. - chris

steve		24-Oct-2008 03:52
Was trying to find some information on a lantern and your name came up on the search- of coarse we had to have a look. Your photos are fantastic and site very helpful, we really appreciate being able to use it as a quick reference. We especially like the "USFS" lanterns. Thanks

col_sun		12-Jun-2008 00:00
Nice Gallery.

Eric Raymond		26-Apr-2008 20:47
Hey Don, You sprinkle a little white gas on the jet assembly, You'll notice that there is a slight depression in the tank at the base of the valve stem. This is the priming pool. You'll want to get a little gas in it. Open the valve slightly, and light it. It will look very scary the few few times you do it. As the gas burns off it heats up and pressurizes the tank. You'll hear the jet start sputtering to life. As the pressure builds, adjust the valve to suit your needs. I love this stove, because when you are done, you close the valve, and it stops NOW. They also make an after market pump assembly that replaces the tank lid and allows you to pump it up like a Coleman. This makes it useful at altitude. Hope this helps. Good Luck. Kerfwappie

Don		13-Apr-2008 15:31
How do you get a Svea 123 stove to burn? Is there a pump or something that I am missing?

Ian Mitchell		16-Oct-2007 19:20
I have an old primus stove no1 would love to know how to date it,would love to find some servicing instructions. Fantastic gallery,Brilliant collection. I am really getting into old stoves and Lanterns. keep up the good work. Regards Ian Mitchell.(England UK)

Guest		16-May-2007 07:35
Hi, I love your lamp and stove pictures. However you should be aware that the excellent "Phoebus" stoves and lanterns were made in Austria, not Sweden. Regards, George from Scotland.

Ron Wright		21-Mar-2007 22:10
Hi! I have a NuLite model 5, is there any way I can determine the date of manufacture? Thanks, Ron Wright e-mail ronwright2000@yahoo.com

Reinhold Metzger		29-Dec-2006 11:21
Deems, this is the most amazing collection of stoves and lanterns. Museum grade, without a doubt.

Terri Steele		01-Nov-2006 22:04
This is a magnificent collection you have. WOW!

Monte Dodge		30-Oct-2006 06:59
Wow This gallery is awesome and one of the best collections of stoves and lanterns " Anywhere",,, outside of Japan were all ebay stoves and lanterns go to rest..... Voted

andrey		26-Aug-2006 18:25
i have un 102

Monte Dodge		09-Feb-2006 06:09
Great job!! Nice to see this gallery going up!!!

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