Links to other lighting related Websites
For offical organizations see "Lamp Clubs".
Click on the ICONS to go directly to these enjoyable and informative Websites. Listings are grouped by type of lighting, with General first, and specific types (Aladdin, Pressure and Flat Wick Lanterns) following. Many are conducted by Guild members.
GENERAL ANTIQUE LIGHTING
Dan Edminster, as a part of his commercial page, has combined his love for lamps with his love for computers, and produced a long list of lighting reference books...the makings of a fine Lighting Library. Dan also includes in the Reference section a Glossary Well worth a visit. The icon is direct to the Reference section of his page.) Be sure to check out the "Lamp Information" section, and also the "Other Resources" page, for an excellent (and growing) section on company histories.
From Lumiere d L'Oeil in Paris. This is a very special treat. "A full page of lamps flames for the pleasure of your eyes." Ara's links page is particularly complete. This, and the rest of Ara's site is in English, French, and German
The European Gas Flame Association (Association la Flamme Europeenne du Gaz) is a group that studies and collects "city" gas lighting, and gas-fired appliances. A beautiful page, and in English.
"Be-back-later" is an English language website (based in Holland) featuring interactive discussion forums ("chat rooms") on all sorts of liquid fueled lighting. Anyone can view the forums, but "registration" is required to post.
Chris Sugg has compiled an ever growing page of the history and products of the primary gas lighting and heating company in the UK. He has drawn on the collections and memories of several generations of Suggs involved in the business.
Fuel Names FAQHere are ALL your fuel name questions answered in one place. Doron Papo from Israel has taken great care in keeping this material updated.
German collector Werner Pempel has a website (all in German) with images of his collection of Meissen pottery lamps, and an excellent section (titled "DSR" for "Dochtschusselrader", wick knobs) on wick knobs mostly identified by manufacturer.
Australian collector and restorer Stuart Driver has an excellent website on Edward Miller kerosene lamps. He has included lots of pictures of a large variety of kerosene lamp styles, and discussions on restoration and cleaning of kero lamps. Miller was a heavy exporter to the "Down Under" market, so American collectors should not be surprised to see such a collection.
ALADDIN Kerosene (and Electric) LAMPS
Darrell Kleckner shows lamps from his Aladdin collection in a series of excellent photos that can be used to identify specific Aladdin lamp models. The website also features a good "tips" section, and his "On the Road Again" section, with reports and photos of his lamping travels.
PRESSURE LIGHTING
Gasoline and Kerosene Pressure LanternsTerry Marsh has a huge website with photos from his and other collections useful for identifying models and makers of pressure lamps and lanterns, etc. This page is constantly updated.
Dr. Alan Moore has done an excellent job on pressure lamps and lanterns (Coleman, Tilley, etc.) worldwide. He lists makers and brands from all over the world, and has an Identification inquiry section to try and identify unknown lamps.
Gasoline / Kerosene Pressure Lamps and Lanterns
An excellent page from Shinzo Kono, a Japanese collector. A large selection of images that are well documented. He has an excellent page on restoration techniques.
Continental-LichtErik Leger has opened an site featuring the history and products of the Continental-Licht AG of Frankfort, Germany, probably the least known of the "Big 4" German pressure lamp makers.
Classic Pressure LampsA recently launched forum from the European pressure collectors. An active forum with an additional subscription area.
FLAT WICK KEROSENE LANTERNS
The largest of the flat wick lantern sites is operated by Woodward T. Kirkman. Woody's "Lanternnet" site contains a huge amount of information on Dietz (including a Patent list for that company). This is both a commercial and non-commercial site with numerous sections. Lantern collectors are in for a real treat.
Dennis Pearson, author of the book CLASSIC LANTERNS, has a website featuring lantern pictures, company information, a Collector Survey, and a Condition Guide.
Key, Lock and Lantern, an Organization for Railroadiana Collectors has a page that contains many sub-pages on US railroad lamps and lanterns. KL&L also takes submissions for ID questions to be posted on the site.
Here's another excellent railroad hobby-specific site with a Q&A page that answers questions on railroad lighting of all kinds. This Q&A has an excellent Search feature.
This site covers Highway, traffic, municipal, contractor and utility lanterns, and has an excellent Bulletin Board for questions and answers, and links to other lantern sites.
Roger Kessler has posted images of the dead flame, hot and cold blast lanterns in his collection. His site makes it quick and easy to identify many lanterns. He also links to other lantern related pages.
KEROSENE HEATERS AND STOVES
This group (organized by Larry Hollenberg) is devoted to those fans of Kerosene operated heaters and appliances. Hopefully it will become a place you can discuss your latest find, restoration, or request for advice or parts. This will cover Kerosene heaters both home and portable: Kerosene refrigerators, Cooking stoves of all sizes, incubators, Water heaters and more. As a "Yahoo group", you have to join to participate.