Information on a Dietz Dainty Tail Lamp..............

[Atlantis0077]

Morning,

This one is a little different...I know what this is, mainly because it says so on the top. I am not to familiar with Dietz lamps. This thing apparently went on an old car. Its all brass....powered by a kerosene lamp and has a couple of really pretty colored glass reflectors.

I am interested to know just what it is and a ball park of what it might be worth. I have scoured the internet looking for an exact match. The closest thing I could find was a reproduction lamp of this time made out of nickol, not brass.

Any information would be appreciated as I only know what little can be gleaned from the writings on the lamp itself.

Atlantis

 

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[Blacksheep]

Here`s a great site to check out, hope this helps. (two thirds down the page, under marine/driving
motor lamps) Cool lamp.

"Suitable for all types of cars.
10 1/2" Extreme Height, 4 1/4" Extreme Width"

http://www.lanternnet.com/compendium.htm

 

[Atlantis0077]

Thanks Blacksheep...

That is as close as I have seen...and a 5 star rarity rating.


Atlantis

 

[DCMatt]

Go to Google books and search ' dietz dainty lamp'. There is some info in a 1909 book.

It shows an illistration. Says the lenses are red and white. Red points to the rear and white points to the step or license plate. Holds enough oil for 10 hours. Price $7.

DCMatt

 

[Tony in SC]

Dietz was a lantern manufacturor. I think they started in the late 1800's but the name is still used today. The red and blue makes me think boating. I don't when, but some time after 1900 boats had to have a red and blue light on the bow so other boats would know the direction they were going. Nice old lantern. Tony

 

[allen]

that is a really cool lamp !!

 

[TiredIron]

What I have found is that Dietz made these little kerosene Lamps from 1902-1910. They were sort of a universal tail light fixture that the Automobile Manufacturers of time bought and installed on their products. Many carriage companies also used them long before the automobile. Electrical systems became standard in the "teens"....and the oil lighting fell by the wayside.
Its a neat little light.

TiredIron

 

[Atlantis0077]

Afternoon,

Thanks so much for the information. I purchased the lamp from a old fellow some years back who collected the strangest things. He didnt want to sell it at first, but later did. Got it and a railroad lantern with the red lense at the same time. Always thought it was a neat piece. I have a few of the old Aladdin lamps, but give me stuff like this any day.

Thanks again for the info.

Atlantis

 

[diggummup]

This is only my own guess but I think it may be the "Paragon launch lamp". Only because of the red and green lenses.

Used on small boats and steam launches, very limited production from about 1903 to 1908. Uses the same body and tank as the Dietz Dainty Tail Lamp.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Any information would be appreciated



Put it in a package and mail it to my house! lol J/k

I have always wanted one of those..Very cool

 

[Blacksheep]

Found this, wish there were more pics. Digg might be on the right track.

http://www.lampguild.org/QandApage/archives/Q0004193.htm

 

[Atlantis0077]

Afternoon,

The red lense appears to be fixed...the blue one will open into the inside compartment where the wick is located. The manufacturers panel with Dietz stamped on it doesnt appear to be removable, but I will check again to make certain. As I recall it is stamped as one piece.

Atlantis

 

[diggummup]

Found this, wish there were more pics. Digg might be on the right track.

http://www.lampguild.org/QandApage/archives/Q0004193.htm

I found that link too. That is why I removed the reply I made a few minutes ago. I noticed the angle of the lense on the lamp pictured. Although I do notice the mounting area has another space for another mounting bracket. I'm still looking for an identical one.

 

[Atlantis0077]

Along the same lines as the Dietz only smaller is a little bicycle lamp. Also brass and kerosene. It has a powerful magnifying lense in the front that puts out a remarkable amount of light from a small lamp wick. There are faceted lenses on either side...one red one green. Sorry I have only one photo of that on my computer at work. Neat little lamp though. Bought it off Ebay several years back....thought it would have been larger. I should have read the dimensions rather than just looking at the pic. Still though I liked it as a novelty.

Atlantis

 

[traderoftreasures]

i'd put t on ebay for like 5 bucks and then let us know the item number