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Collector guides

Polish Elektrometal (EM) benzine lamps: reading the stamps and spotting the copies

4 November 2026by Old FlamesFlame Safety Lamps

EM lamps turn up everywhere, and some get sold as rare German or French pit lamps. How to read the stamps, date the lamp and spot a copy or gift lamp.

Collector guides

Fakes and reproductions: what to check before you buy a miner’s lamp

2 November 2026by Old FlamesRestoration & Care

A summary of the German collectors’ club GAG’s guide to fake miners’ lamps: what gets faked, where the fakes come from and the checks that still help.

“A safety lamp only works if it’s used.”