Extremely Rare ASA 682 Automatic Storm Lantern – NOS in Original Case with Spare Glass & Manual (c.1960)

This exceptionally rare ASA 682 Automatic storm lantern is a true collector’s item. It comes New Old Stock (NOS) in its original case, complete with two spare glasses and the original instruction manual. The tank interior is still pristine, confirming it has never been used. For preservation, the lamp has only been fitted with a wick and not lit.

Unlike the more common Feuerhand or Rhewum cases, an ASA 682 in its original box is extremely rare. What makes this model special is its automatic mechanism: when you tilt the carrying handle backward, the chimney lifts and the glass swings open—a brilliant and fully functional design.

Key Features:

• Model: ASA 682 Automatic (Sturmlaterne ASA 682 DBP as stated in the manual).
• Manufacturer: A. Sartorius, Wuppertal, Germany.
• Production date: approx. 1960.
• Height (excluding handle): approx. 26 cm.
• Tank marking: ASA No 682 – Made in Germany.
• Original case markings: Stov. Notbeleuchtung 1024.
• Condition:
  • NOS (unused), with only minor marks from storage and handling.
  • Lantern and glasses show light wear from being taken in and out of the case.
• Included:
  • Original case.
  • Original instruction manual.
  • Three glasses: red (unmarked), yellow and clear (both Feuerhand, same size as ASA).
• Use: Primarily military, as an oil lamp and signal lamp.
• Fuel: Petroleum; fitted with a new wick.

This lantern is an extraordinary addition to any collection and a rare piece of German engineering history, perfect for collectors of military or vintage lighting.