I bought the 276 a little while ago. I got it for aesthetic, nostalgic and ambience reasons and it is/will be purely for use inside my home. I couldn't be happier with it! What I've subsequently learned about the Feuerhand history and how well known and respected they are for their build quality makes me even happier with it. I'll be getting at least another couple.
I have one of my Feuerhand 276 burning right now. I am enjoying the flame and the light and the small amount of heat that it produces. It's a great lantern 🔥
And the best part is, if you buy one of their 275's, which is the only one they make now, you can also buy spare parts for them as well from their website. something you'll never be able to do with any other cheap lanterns.
Great find. I also have both of those lanterns although my 175 has no paint on it and as light rusting. I bought mine along with a few others at a car boot so they are still out there.
Feuerhand offers these lanterns in gobs of colors. I bought the sparkling iron color and love it. They're bright lanterns for their size. I use soy based (Firefly) oil in mine to keep it burning clean as a whistle without the smoke and soot. We keep the lantern in our cabin and that Firefly oil also won't freeze.
I have a small collection of Feurehand lanterns myself. they are really well made and designed to last. I have 1930's vintage 323 hot blast lantern. next is my little 175 which is pre WW2. then I have 2 276 'Sturmkappe' versions, with the extra large fount that gives up to 72 hours burn time from a tank of kerosene. plus I have late model 275, which is the only model they make now. your little 175 is a post WW2 version from the look of it, and the easiest way to tell where it was made is to look at the tank and the glass.if the tank is stamped 'Made in Germany', then it will be pre WW2. but if it is stamped 'Made in W. Germany' or "West Germany' then it is post WW2 after East and West Germany split after WW2. either way, it doesnt matter, any of the earlier Feuerehand lanterns are going for stupid prices lately. but like you, I was lucky when I bought my little 175, I picked it up at a secondhand market where I live in Australia and only paid $15 for it, so a good bargain.
Its easy to date when it was made. if it says 'Germany' or 'made in Germany', it will be either pre WW2, or made during the war years. anything stamped 'West Germany' or 'Made in W Germany' will be post WW2 after the East and West split. it doesnt really matter anyway, as they will still be the same high quality as you can buy today.
@@bowdiersackett6433 Then it will be pre WW2 so worth a lot more. hang onto it. Feuerhand lanterns are going for stupid prices these days on places like Ebay and Etsy.
Purchased & been watching lantern vids since we gotten threatened with the power grid, leave that paint snag as is unless it’s constantly chipping away 👍🏼
Yes! Flat wick adjuster is where it's at. I don't know what Dietz were thinking when they made it round, I mean you can't get a good fking grip on it!!
How will these hold up in the long run? I don't love that they can rust. I wish they made them in pure brass or stainless steel or something. They'd have my money in a heartbeat. Would love to hear your thoughts!
I have an old Feuerhand that was made in West Germany that I still use. I have several other Feuerhands that still look and work great. Just don't leave them out side in the weather for 50 years and you'll be fine. They're amazing lanterns. I keep them in the house, garage, and barn.
They made lanterns 100 years ago in brass and copper apparently so that they would last. Nowadays those 100 year old lanterns are rare because they split and self destructed. Who could have known that the
I have a couple of early Feurehands, one dates to the late 30's, and the other one just before WW2. both are still in really good condition and ready to use if I need them. a little simple care will see them last a very long time.
I brought one 2 replace my Dietz blizzard that magically grew legs & left me, now if U need a globe the florasense lantern they sell at Walmart hz the same globe, probably not the same quality, but 4 under $11.00 U get a spare globe & lantern,, WM one hz a 3/8" wick tho..
That would be right. the easy way to date them is looking at where they were made. if its stamped 'Germany' or 'Made In Germany', then its will be pre WW2. anything stamped 'W Germany ' or 'Made In W. Germany' is post WW2 production.
