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20. A Kerosene lantern with a mantle

Alladin lamps use a Coleman style mantle and a wick as opposed to the old fashioned railroad style lanterns, with just a braided cloth wick. The lamps put out almost as much light (some say more) than a Coleman without the pressure pumping. or any special fuel. They run on plain old kerosene.

They are usually good sized and hold plenty of fuel, so they run for a long time on one filling. They are made from plain pressed glass to very elaborate cut glass models with very elaborate hand painted glass shades with reflectors for use in the "parlor".

They've become very popular with both collectors, and "preppers" I guess, because they were the peak of technology before the REA and electricity made it to all the rural areas in the '30's. There is a whole side business of lamps and parts for them on E-Bay.

I have a couple decorative ones filled and ready, just in case I need heat and light in a hurry.