SIF-500 With rooster globe

Bluesavage · 14. August 2023

Greetings to all,

I recently received this French SIF-500. It has a unique globe that I don't think I've seen before. According to my research, it was produced by Louis Dresco in France, but that's all I can find about it. Also, does the burner look familiar? Any information is greatly appreciated.

Cheers!

Ken

stonewasher · 14. August 2023

Hi Ken,

it is true that the rooster was the trademark of Louis Dresco.

He held this trademark since at least 1917.

One of his lanterns was marked only with LD and the rooster in between. Another bore the name "L'Indispensable".

The S.I.F. company had burners made of brass but also those made of sheet metal. The S.I.F. is based on the lantern model VAL D'OR Model A by Charles Goujon. His lantern production was taken over by S.I.F. at the end of the 1920s.

Greetings

Jörg

Bluesavage · 14. August 2023

Hello Jörg,

Thank you very much! I try to learn as much about my lanterns as possible, and many times the globe is even more interesting. Do you know how long Louis Dresco made globes? Did he make them for different lantern manufacturers?

I very much appreciate your time and knowledge on this subject!

Cheers!

Ken

stonewasher · 15. August 2023

Hi Ken,

yesterday I forgot to ad this here:

Jörg

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