Updating old lanterns

I have several old kerosene lanterns. I decided to update them to LED lights.

 

This is what I used for the light

 

That's a cool idea. I have a lantern like the red one that could be converted.

 

My dad has an interesting lamp that would look cool converted. Found this one I believe when we were in Wales nearly 20 years ago. I believe it is a ship lantern?
Inscription on top reads: Richard Johnson &Clapham and Morris Patentees and Makers Manchester Liverpool.

 

Miner's lamps. Very neat.

Messrs Richard Johnson, Clapham and Morris – Miners Lamp

 

What would i search if i wanted to buy those light kits?

 

I was asking him if it were possible to fit a light in the wick opening/cap. He thought why not have a light that’s operated by a battery that can be hid in the oil tank below? It would make it functional without ruining the lamp by putting a hole in it.

 

They have them but there not that bright and tend to go through a lot of batteries.

 

Back to the drawing board.

 

I’m fixing up an old boat lamp for a friend.
Before

After

 

Hard to believe it is the same light. Nice job.

 

Thank you, I didn’t know it was brass until I started cleaning it. About 2 hours of scrubbing did the job.

 

I’m just about done with the boat lamp, all I have left is to stain the wooden base.

 

That really came out nice. Looks good with the light on.