Handlan U.S.L.H.S. Canal/River Lamp

This Handlan #125 River Channel Lamp marked “U.S.L.H.S.” (United States Light House Service) was missing its fount, had very rough paint, was electrified at one point with a junction box welded into the exhaust chimney in the top of the lamp. The customer, who has had this lamp in the family for decades, requested a full restoration of the lamp. There was other damage, other missing parts, all replaced, and I felt a nice touch would be a reed glass mirror on the rear, even if it’s not 100% authentic. It’s completely removable so no damage is done to the lamp with that addition. The lamp has a vintage burner the correct size. I added a hanger to the burner, so a 5/8″ wick can run along side the 7/8″ to help with capillary action for the taller than normal fount.

To smooth over the damage and roughness, after existing paint was lightly sanded, and rust removed. 4 layers of primer were applied, sanded between coats, then 4 layers of color matched high gloss paint were air gunned, then 2 coats of clear gloss.

If you have antiques that need similar work done, we can handle a range of crafts and methods to restore your lamp or lantern. Contact us with photos etc. for a quote. Replicas of most any lamp can also be commissioned.