SMFire History Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Can anyone school me on the lantern shown just in front of the rear fender in this delivery photo? Any info is appreciated.Dom Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40395-mack-lantern/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 That light was made by either Grether or Carpenter Co. of Somerville, MA. Both were commonly used by a lot of apparatus builders of the era. The lights are not all that hard to find, but the brackets are quite difficult to locate. it should have four holes in the body where the bracket mounts.I think Cal Little has reproductions of the Carpenter brackets available.It is hard to decide from the picture, but I think it is a Grether. Here is a link to one for sale on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1918-Grether-Fire-Equipment-Co-Portable-Electric-Lantern-Model-6-/301632272318?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item463aaf37be Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40395-mack-lantern/#findComment-292736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I need three of them. I have the empty brackets on my L and A. I am not paying $200 for one though. Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40395-mack-lantern/#findComment-292763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I need three of them. I have the empty brackets on my L and A. I am not paying $200 for one though. MikeBill Darrow sold and collects Grether items and I seem to recall him having a line on repros. He is a SPAAMFAA member and is / was also listed on the Visiting Fireman Site as of 2010.http://general.visitingfireman.com/vf_listings.php?operation=view&pk0=1385 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40395-mack-lantern/#findComment-292770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Mike, What light do you need? I just sold three nice Grethers for $150.00 total including one reproduction bracket. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40395-mack-lantern/#findComment-292835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMFire History Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Thanks for the information. The search begins!Appreciate all who are willing to share their knowledge with the newbies. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40395-mack-lantern/#findComment-292840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMFire History Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 The email address listed for Mr Darrow seems to no longer be correct. Anyone have a contact for him or a reasonable source for a Grether lantern? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40395-mack-lantern/#findComment-292860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 or a reasonable source for a Grether lantern? Hit the flea markets and keep your eye on SPAAMFAA and eBay. The ones I bought came to me because I bought a Mack extinguisher through eBay and the seller offered several other items he had to me. Your best source will probably be a member of your local SPAAMFAA chapter that has a couple squirreled away "just in case" he finds something that needs them. Go to the chapter meetings and let it be known what you need. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40395-mack-lantern/#findComment-292948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 The email address listed for Mr Darrow seems to no longer be correct. Anyone have a contact for him or a reasonable source for a Grether lantern? I was told he may have passed away. Any one here who is a member of the SPAAMFAA can look up his name in the roster. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40395-mack-lantern/#findComment-292958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Hatfield Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Bill Darrow has not passed away. He lives in Ohio, I will see if I can get a phone number or current e-mail. You might even google his name and come up with some information. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40395-mack-lantern/#findComment-293022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Bill Darrow has not passed away. He lives in Ohio, I will see if I can get a phone number or current e-mail. You might even google his name and come up with some information.I didn't think so. The Phone number is in the Visiting Fireman link I gave to SMF. Paulhttp://general.visitingfireman.com/vf_listings.php?operation=view&pk0=1385 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40395-mack-lantern/#findComment-293023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMFire History Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Thanks guys. I was trying not to call for fear that he might not want to be called out of the blue, but I suppose if he listed it then maybe it's ok? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40395-mack-lantern/#findComment-293024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Thanks guys. I was trying not to call for fear that he might not want to be called out of the blue, but I suppose if he listed it then maybe it's ok?Call him . 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40395-mack-lantern/#findComment-293026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMFire History Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 I did find a little info on some of the Grether lanterns here:http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?215287-My-antique-electric-lantern-and-flashlight-collection-(many-pics)I have not had time to do much digging on that site yet. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40395-mack-lantern/#findComment-293028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRFD1933 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I ended up buying one from ETSY. Generally Called a battle Lantern. Here is our refurbished version. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40395-mack-lantern/#findComment-297636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Came out very nice. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40395-mack-lantern/#findComment-297643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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