Bidspirit auction | German Feuerhand 175 Hurricane Lantern

German Feuerhand 175 Hurricane Lantern - This small-format cold-blast kerosene hurricane lantern is a 8in Nier Feuerhand No. 175 Baby model, manufactured in Germany. The lantern features a metal construction with a clear glass globe protected by a wire guard. The design includes a chimney cap with a small wire loop, a large overhead carrying handle, and a fount base that serves as the fuel reservoir. The fount is equipped with a screw-top filler cap and a wick-adjustment knob. The upper surface of the fuel tank is embossed with the trademark FEUERHAND and a logo depicting a hand surrounded by radiating lines. The side of the fount is embossed with the text N? 175, GERMANY, and BABY. The chimney cap wire loop is also embossed with the word FEUER. The lantern has a gold-toned paint finish that appears to be applied over an original red coating, visible in areas of paint loss.