![]() This one is undated, but was made in Hong Kong in the late 1950s or early 1960s, several years after the inception of this model. This one is labeled "Col-Max" on the fount and has some sort of Arabic or Turkish writing, as it was sold in the Middle East. The model "333" denotes that it is 300 candlepower. ![]() The Col-Max series of Coleman lanterns was first developed in the late Depression years in the U.S. This lantern has never been lit and comes with all of its original packaging, which is in great condition. The fount is nickel-plated brass, but models in 1951 were painted green instead. This twin-mantle 220D lantern is dated B1950, which means it was made in the second half of that year. The 200A is a common single-mantle lantern all five of our Christmas lanterns are dated various months of 1951. ![]() The main distinguishment of the two is that the 200A, pictured here, has a Coleman decal on its fount the most significant change is that the fount of the 200A was steel as opposed to brass. This aesthetic led to the nickname "Christmas Lantern" given by its collectors. The final 200 models and early 200As both had this same color scheme - a red ventilator top with a green-painted fount. Selling from 1951 to 1983, this unit shipped in the millions. ![]() The 200A was the immediate follower to Coleman's 200 lantern, and was one of the most successful in the industry. In the US, this was the forerunner to Coleman's longest-lasting single-mantle lantern: the 200A. The American version depicted here, dated December 1950, has a nickel-plated fount and a painted red top. made the original 200 for a brief time in 1950 and early 1951, while Coleman Canada made this particular model for a longer period of time, though its colour scheme was different. I do not believe anyone is 100% certain what the letters mean, but most accept “A” indicating January thru June and “B” indicating July thru December.Jerry's Coleman Collection - Coleman Lanterns IIĬoleman U.S.A. The number indicates the year of manufacture while the letter, most assume, is the first (A) or second (B) half of the year. Appliances made from about 1947 to 1953 can have an alpha-numeric code on the fount bottom. You will see two sets of numbers the number on the left is the month and the one on the right is the year of manufacture.Ģ. Lanterns and stoves made from about 1951 to present are usually stamped on the bottom of the fount. To date your US-made lamp, lantern burner or single-burner stove, first make sure the fuel cap is down tight and then turn it upside-down and look at the bottom.ġ. Most Coleman® 2 and 3 burner stoves have manufacturing stamps on them starting in the early 1960s, while single burner stoves were dated from their introduction in the early 1940s. Most Coleman® lamps and lanterns manufactured in the United States after 1925 or so have a manufacturing date stamped on them, and it is usually on the bottom or the side of the fount. Coleman was a master a re-using and adapting, and some pretty odd things were put together in Wichita Kansas over the years.ĭating a Coleman® lamp, lantern or stove is usually very easy. Old Town > Learn > How-to > How to date your Coleman How to date your Coleman® Lamp, Lantern and StoveĬaution: Be wary of words like “always” and “never” when looking for Coleman® date information.
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