My Aladdin Collection: Model 6 Nickel Table Lamp (1914)

Introducing the 10th vintage lamp in my collection...

Representing the Model 6s: Nickel Table Lamp (101)

The Model 6 was produced between 1914 and 1917.  Model 6 fonts closely resemble previous models. Fun Fact: in 1915, the Aladdin Model 6 won the gold medal and blue ribbon at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. 

Nickel Table Lamp Details

Model - 6

Years Produced - 1914-1917

Font/Burner - Center Draft

Chimney - Heel-less

Model 6 Lamp Styles
101 - Nickel or Satin Brass Table Lamp

My New Lamp

I was so excited to win the bid on this lamp! This lamp officially becomes my oldest lamp! It is over 100 years old!!! Not only is it my 10th vintage lamp, it is also my 12th overall. I now have a dozen Aladdin lamps! Hi, my name is Lori, and I'm addicted to Aladdin lamps.

This lamp is gorgeous! I love how shiny the finish still is for as old as it is. There are a couple places where it is worn, but they are very small and aren't too noticeable. It is by far my shiniest lamp. I could not wait to get this lamp to investigate the old parts. I love the flower filler cap! Such a small and sort of insignificant part, but I've really wanted a lamp that had one. I was really surprised at how tiny the burner seemed compared to other models. It is quite different from the other lamps I have. It is not my first Center Draft lamp, but it is the first one to have the extra tall inner wick tube that is attached to the font and actually goes up into the burner. I was really glad that this lamp had an original wick with it. Like the Model 7 wick raiser, it looks really complicated to install. Since it already has one installed, I did not want to take it apart because I'm quite certain I would not be able to get it back together without destroying it. The wick looks well-used. It is the first lamp I have received that smells like it had fuel in it very recently. It was even a little moist in some places.

I am however, trying to figure out just exactly if this entire lamp is a 6 or a combination of a 5 with a 6 burner. There are plenty of things to look at when trying to determine exactly what I have, but I am still confused!

• Wick Raiser Knobs: there are 2 wick raiser knobs for Model 6. One includes the dates 1915-1916 and the other is the same, but does not include the date. The Model 6 is the only model to have a date stamped on the wick raiser knob. In 1914 and 1917 there was no dated printed on the knob. My lamp does not have the date. 
• Flame Spreaders: there are 5 different flame spreaders associated with the Model 6. Mine says "Aladdin Model 6" which is one of the earlier designs, so this leads me to believe that my burner is from 1914.
• Burner/Outer Wick Tube: early versions had insulated burners and an insulated inner wick tube, with the switch to uninsulated occuring possibly in 1915 or 1916. The burner on my lamp appears to be insulated based on the radial creases on the outer wick tube. This would also support the burner being from 1914.

wick raiser knob

flame spreader

outer wick tube

Now, for the lamp itself, this is where we might have a problem:

• Filler Cap: the Model 6 is the last model to feature the filler cap with a flower design. Models 1-5 had a vent hole, while apparently late Model 5s and Model 6s did not have a vent. Mine has the vent hole, which would suggest that it is either a Model 5 or maybe tthe lamp is a 6 and the filler cap is a replacement and not original to the lamp.
• Inner Wick Tube: the inner wick tube has 3 small holes for venting which was done on late Model 5s and Model 6s. So, this supports either theory above - it could be a 5 or a 6!
• Chime: the chime is the radial line around the center of the font. The chime on Model 5s is more flat, while Model 6 chimes are more rounded. I have studied pictures and I honestly can't tell which mine is! This would probably be the deciding factor, if I can determine which it is!

filler cap

inner wick tube

chime

Based on all of those things, I REALLY would like to think that my entire lamp is a Model 6 and was made in 1914.

UPDATE: I asked the Facebook group I belong to for some help, and one member said he has 2 Model 6s that have both the vented inner wick tube and filler cap, and found that some Model 6 filler caps did have a vent hole. He believes that I have a complete 6. So, yay! I'll take it!

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My Aladdin Collection: Flesh/Rose Moonstone Cathedral Model B (1934)

Introducing the 9th vintage lamp in my collection...

Representing the Model B Cathedrals: 
FLESH/ROSE MOONSTONE (112)

The Cathedral lamps were produced in 1934. They were the second style of Model B and followed the Colonial. The Cathedral style is known for the six-sided hexagon base and wide vertical ribbed font. Cathedrals are sometimes be mistaken for the Corinthian because the top of the font has the same vertical ribbing. The obvious difference is that the Cathedral font is all glass, while the Corinthian has a metal connector connecting the font and the foot. 

Cathedral Lamp Details

Model - B

Year Produced - 1934

Font/Burner - Side Draft

Chimney - Lox-on

Cathedral Lamp Styles

102 Clear Crystal

108 Green Crystal

109 Amber Crystal

110 Whtie Moonstone

111 Jade/Apple Green Moonstone

112 Flesh/Rose Moonstone

My New Lamp

I was really excited to finally pull the trigger on this lamp style. I had seen a few lamps here and there, but there was always something not quite right with the lamp and I had a very hard time distinguishing the actual color of pink. You see, they didn't just make a "pink" moonstone lamp. The pinks come in 2 shades: a light rose pink and a darker "flesh" pink. Both were produced as the same style number 112. According to the Collectors Manual and Price Guide, the Flesh Moonstone is worth about $100 more than the Rose Moonstone. So, I was really hoping to find the Flesh color. However, viewing photos online with varying light for each lamp, it was (and is) really hard to tell. I will be honest in saying I'm not actually sure which shade I ended up with, even seeing it in person. I think you would need to have several shades next to each other to decide. In the photos I took below, the color looks rather light, but I think it actually looks quite a bit darker in person. Either way, it is still a really pretty lamp. My deciding factor when buying this lamp was that the price I paid was in the value range of the Rose. So, no matter which color of pink moonstone an expert collector would determine it to be, I still got an OK deal (even better if it is classified as Flesh).

I love the unique six-sided base with the beading around the top - very cool! Another beautiful aspect of this lamp is the view from the top! Who would have guessed?! The ribbing makes a really neat pattern.

Another cool bonus with this lamp is that the chimney came with an original box, and the original wick came inside an original box, with the original instructions! I have been trying to get my hands on a copy of the Model B instructions - even just a PDF online. But, even as popular as these lamps are, I had been unsuccessful. So, that alone, was another great reason to get this lamp.

I'm almost ashamed to say this, but I TOTALLY missed the fact that the Model B burner that came with this lamp is different from my other 5 Model Bs. All of those are imprinted with "CHICAGO, ILL". This one, however, is imprinted with "Nashville, TENN". The distinction is when the burner was produced. From 1933-1948 the Aladdin headquarters were located in Chicago. When the headquarters moved to Nashville in 1949, the wick raiser knobs were changed. So, other than being interesting, why does this matter? Well, The Cathedral lamp was produced in 1934. The earliest that this burner could have been produced was 1949. That means, this burner is not original to this lamp! It is the correct model, though, which is the most important thing to me. At some point, I might replace this burner with a Chicago one, just to be a little more authentic. If I end up with a Nashville Treasure lamp, this burner would be perfect for it. Either that, or maybe a tall Lincoln Drape or a Washington Drape (with a plain stem).

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My Aladdin Collection: Model 11 Nickel Table Lamp (1922-1928)

Introducing the 8th vintage lamp in my collection...

Representing the Model 11s: Nickel Table Lamp (1100)

The Model 11 lamps were produced between 1922 and 1928. I haven't found any details to narrow down when the lamp I got was made. The Model 11 Table Lamp font, as well as the burner, are very similar and nearly identical to the Model 9 and Model 10 (the font is also very similar to Models 1-6). If you remember what my Model 12 looks like, you will notice the lamp design was changed to a more square font instead of the smooth round look of Models 1-6 and 9-11.

Nickel Table Lamp Details

Model - 11

Years Produced - 1922-1928

Font/Burner - Center Draft

Chimney - Heel-less

My New Lamp

My "new" Model 11 joins my Model 7 and Model 12 as my third Center Draft lamp. These lamps continue to intrigue me. I mean, how in the world did someone think to put a tube through the entire lamp and figure out that air would travel through small holes in the bottom all the way to the top? So crazy!

As I opened this lamp to inspect and clean it (it was very dusty!), I noticed that the wick raiser was not properly seated on the wick and while the raiser was moving up and down, the wick was not moving. So, I dismantled all of the parts, and figured out how to get them properly connected! It works pretty good, but I think the wick raiser arms must be a little bent because after a turn or two, they seem to come off of the wick a little bit. I'm not too worried about it, though, since I'm not planning to actually use the lamp. It still looks great, and if I hadn't mentioned it, I'm sure no one would notice.

While inspecting the parts, I made note of the flame spreader, or "generator" in this case (same thing). The flame spreader on my lamp says "Model 11 GENERATOR". This means that it is an original flame spreader. The name was changed to a "generator" in 1928 when the Model 11 ceased production and the 12 was introduced. Replacement flame spreaders made for Model 11 after 1928 say "FLAME SPREADER No. 11". 

This lamp is super light. It is also now the smallest lamp in my collection. I really like shape of this lamp and how shiny it is. It is in great condition and is a great addition to my growing collection.

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My Aladdin YouTube Training Videos

Last year, I was asked by the VP of Crownplace Brands (Lehman's wholesale division, and new owner of the Aladdin brand) if they could video my Aladdin training that I do for our CSRs. They wanted to have some updated training and informational videos that could be posted on the Crownplace and Aladdin websites. I am not a huge fan of being on camera, but I agreed to do it. Being a perfectionist, I would LOVE to do these all over again because I know I could do them better, but they are what they are. They were happy with the results, so I guess I should be OK with them too. I was impressed that they were able to take my 2 hour class and condense it down to 11 different videos. They used parts of the actual slides that I used in the training, so this is pretty much all me.

The videos have been posted for exactly one year and have gotten quite a few views, which I guess is pretty cool. I hope people are finding them helpful. I thought since I've started documenting my Aladdin collecting adventures that I should post my contribution to Aladdin training and education.

So without further ado, here is a playlist of all 11 videos. Enjoy!

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My Aladdin Collection - Amber Colonial Model B (1933)

Introducing the 7th vintage lamp in my collection...

Representing the Model B Colonials: AMBER CRYSTAL (106)

The Colonials were produced in 1933 and were the first lamps with the Model B burner. Colonials are pretty easy to distinguish from other lamps by the unique "hobnail" pattern on the font, which looks like tiny bumps. 

Queen Lamp Details

Model - B

Year Produced - 1933

Font/Burner - Side Draft

Chimney - Lox-on

Queen Lamp Styles
104 Clear Crystal
105 Green Crystal
106 Amber Crystal

My New Lamp
The first thing I noticed with the newest lamp was how short it is! It is by far the shortest lamp in my collection.I was anxious to see just exactly what shade of amber this lamp would turn out to be. Amber is notorious for being MANY different shades and hues in the various Aladdin lamp styles, ranging from a light almost olive green color to very deep "bottle" browns. I would say this particular lamp is maybe somewhere in between. It also depends on how the light is hitting it. I think, in certain light, it actually resembles my November birthstone, the Topaz, quite nicely :)

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My Aladdin Collection - Rose Moonstone Queen Model B (1937-1938)

Introducing the 6th vintage lamp in my collection...

Representing the Model B Queens: ROSE MOONSTONE (B-98)

The Queens were produced between 1937 and 1938. The Queen is one of two Model B lamp styles that feature an ornate metal pedastal with a glass moonstone font, the other being the Majestic which came a few years prior.

Queen Lamp Details

Model - B

Year Produced - 1937-1938

Font/Burner - Side Draft

Chimney - Lox-on

Queen Lamp Styles

B-95 White Moonstone w/ bronze base

B-96 White Moonstone w/ silver base

B-97 Green Moonstone

B-98 Rose Moonstone

My New Lamp

I was really excited to find this lamp. I have not seen very many of these so far in my search, so I was happy to actually find the color I was looking for! It is quite different from the others in my collection. The finish on the base is quite worn, which is to be expected on a lamp this old, right?! But, I actually kind of like the worn look. I think it really adds some character. I was a little surprised with how heavy this lamp is. That pedestal is definitely solid! The pink font is such a pretty shade of pink. Since I was able to find this lamp in pink moonstone, I will be looking for the green moonstone version of the Majestic. Fingers crossed!

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TV Ironicness

It happened again...something way too weird to be coincidental. Does this kind of thing happen to anyone else? So, last night, 2 shows that I watched both featured an on-air radio program in which a guest was being interviewed. Strange? Yes...but that's not where this coincidence ends! Both interviewees had stage fright and got all nervous as soon as the program started. And that's still not all! The person being interviewed was interrupted by someone pressing a button to make a farting sound! Seriously! WHAT are the odds?!

OK, so the 2 shows? The first one was the newest episode of Chicago Fire. Brian was on a local radio program to promote their new bar. He was so nervous he couldn't remember the name of the bar. As a result, the hosts had some fun with him and every time he tried to say the name of the bar, they made the farting noise. Later, I was watching Parks and Recreation on Netflix. This is NOT a current show, in fact the episode I watched was from 2011. In the season 3 episode, Ben was on a radio show to promote the Harvest Fest. Both on the radio show and on TV he freezes up when he is live. And again, on the radio show, it involved the farting noise during his interview.

Totally crazy, right?! It's not just me, right?! I could have watched that Parks and Rec episode any time and it just so happens it's immediately after the other instance.

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