My Aladdin Lamp Collection: Model B Alacite Tall Lincoln Drape (1941-1949)

 Introducing the 35th vintage lamp in my collection...

Representing the Model B Tall Lincoln Drapes: 
Alacite (B75)

The Alacite version of the Tall Lincoln Drapes is one of the most popular versions of the Tall Lincoln Drape, as it was produced for nearly 10 years, from 1941-1949. The Clear, Cobalt, and Ruby were each only produced for 1 year and are rarer and have a much higher value than the Alacite version. The Alacite and Cobalt each featured an alternate foot design in addition to just the plain circle design, which was the scallop. Lamps with the scallop design are rare and considered valuable and desirable by collectors. The scallop design was never reproduced, so you can be sure lamps featuring that design are originals.

Tall Lincoln Drape Table Lamp Details

Model - B

Years Produced - 1940-1949

Font/Burner - Side Draft

Chimney - Lox-On

Model B Tall Lincoln Drape Lamp Styles

B74 - Clear Crystal

B75 - Alacite (plain and scalloped foot)

B76 - Cobalt Crystal (plain and scalloped foot)

B77 - Ruby Crystal

My New Lamp

I was not looking to add this particular lamp to my collection, but it found its way there anyway! When I started collecting, I decided to limit myself to just one lamp per style. I went for the rare and beautiful cobalt with the scalloped foot, so I wasn't planning to add another. But, sometimes, you get lucky! At the Aladdin Wooster Meet, I had already purchased a Model 8 earlier in the day, when it was time for the raffle. Lucky me, I walked away the winner of the Alacite Tall Lincoln Drape (minus a B burner)! Not too shabby! 

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My Aladdin Lamp Collection: Model 8 Brass Table Lamp (1919-1829)

 Introducing the 34th vintage lamp in my collection...

Representing Model 8: 
Brass Table Lamp (801)

The Model 8 lamp was produced from 1919-1920. It only came in one design and a couple of different styles, much like its predecessor, Model 7. Visibly to the untrained eye, the Model 7 and Model 8 are identical. However, the Model 8 is slightly shorter than the Model 8. The difference appears to come from the chime in the middle of the bowl to the top. This is only really noticeable when they are side by side. The biggest difference, which can be easily identified without a side-by-side comparison, is the location of the fill cap. On the Model 8, it is up near the collar in the design portion of the bowl, and on the Model 7, it is lower near the chime, in the smooth part of the bowl.

Lamp Details
Model - 8
Year Produced - 1919-1920
Font/Burner - Center Draft
Chimney - Heel-less

Model 8 Brass Lamp Styles

801 – Satin Brass Table Lamp with 401 Satin White Shade

805 – Satin Brass Wall (Bracket or Fount) Lamp with 401 Satin White Shade

817 – Satin Brass Hanging Lamp with Frame, Smoke Bell, Ceiling Extension Fixture, and 416 Satin White Shade

My New Lamp
I have been looking for a Model 8 for quite some time. It wasn't high on my list when I started collecting; however, now that I have added so many lamps to my collection, I'm trying to find the models that I am missing. Prior to getting this lamp, I was missing 3 models: 3, 8, and 10. I felt like I was getting close to finding an 8 on eBay, as there have been quite a few posted recently. The only problem was that they were all missing or incorrect parts, were made electric, or were in really poor shape. Every single one of them had something wrong with them. 

I knew there was a good chance that I would be able to find one at either the Wooster Aladdin Meet or at the Gathering. I was right! I came across this beautiful lamp that was being sold by one of our Aladdin Dealers, The Wooden Shoe, owned by the Van Eses. She assured me it had all the parts; however, a bystander asked if it had the 2-piece wick carrier. I hadn't even thought to check when she said it was complete. We disassembled, and unfortunately, it did not. It has a later wick raiser, often used as a replacement because the 2-piece wick carriers are very hard to find. I decided to get it anyway because it had everything else, including a Model 8 flame spreader, which many do not. It also came with a 3-line chimney, which I didn't have yet. The price was good, despite the incorrect wick carrier and the fact that it came with a chimney. 

Excited to show Jenni my purchase, I went back to our table. Several minutes later, she came over and handed me $20 back. She didn't say anything, and I told her it wasn't necessary, but she insisted. I'm guessing that after talking to her husband, they decided to give some money back because of the wick carrier. Either that or she realized I was with Crownplace and decided to give me a discount. Either way, it was very nice of her!

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