Lot 337

VINTAGE COLEMAN MODEL 242C SINGLE-MANTLE LANTERN AND CARRYING CASE

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VINTAGE COLEMAN MODEL 242C SINGLE-MANTLE LANTERN AND CARRYING CASE

Current Bid: $5

(1 Bid)

by Tyler Faulk Auctions
June 25, 2026 6:00 PM EDT
Live Auction
38734 National Rd
Bethesda, OH, US 43719

A vintage Coleman Model 242C single-mantle gasoline pressure lantern, accompanied by a rigid period carrying case. The lantern features a nickel-plated fount and a green porcelain-enameled ventilator. The model designation 242C is stamped into the metal collar. The fount is prominently stamped with the Coleman logo and text reading The Sunshine of the Night, TRADE MARK REG., and MADE IN U.S.A. The lantern retains its wire bale handle and a clear glass globe. The burner assembly and pump mechanism are present. The accompanying carrying case is constructed from a dark khaki or olive drab rigid composition material, reinforced with black metal corner protectors and a central metal flip latch. The top features a leather-wrapped handle. One side of the case bears handwritten markings in dark ink, appearing as 756 and RS4.

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