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Memorabilia - Lantern, 1943

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Historical information

A 1943 Kempthorne lamp typically refers to the vintage "Electric No. 1" military field lantern, manufactured in Melbourne. Victoria. Australia. by Kempthorne Pty Ltd during World War 2. These collectable metal utility lamps often feature a green or olive drab finish and top carry handle and military broad arrow stamp. The company was founded in 1931 by brothers James & Selwyn Coffey in Malvern. Victoria.

Physical description

Brass Kempthorne lantern ( Shaped like small water canister with lens on front) brass Wire type handle with clip on rear to attach to bicycle

Inscriptions & markings

On clip
LAMPS ELECTRIC
No
KEMPTHORNE. AUST
1943 D^D

Identifier

0504

Date made

1943

Production methods

Metal fabrication glass lens

Languages

English

Materials

Brass body glass lens

Measurements

Width: 7 centimetres, Depth: 4 centimetres, Height: 9.5 centimetres

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https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/583ccd3bd0cdd11f38939e47

Accessed 2 September 2026

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