I have a fondness for the single mantel lanterns. I just like the curves they have. Nickel, painted, it does not matter. They just have a pleasant look to them.
I too like the single mantle lanterns. I have 1 200 lantern with a nickel font that I really like. A close second are the Sears single mantles. Something about the Blue font- black vent combo that is appealing.
Mine is my 200A. I had one back in the middle 70s that got a lot of use. Back before the responsibilities of life set in. Hoping to make new memories with it at Walk The Winds 2013.
I'm beginning to like my 1952 Military more and more. Runs good and strong. Been using it to burn through some older fuel that I mixed a little new fuel with to freshen it up. Didn't have a container to store it in so I figured I would use it up. Some day I'll get a old catalytic heaters to do burn off old fuel. I don't like storing the lanterns with fuel in them. I store them inside with the caps off.
All I have is a Coleman Propane lantern. I am looking into getting my first old Coleman Lantern. I think I'm crazy to get into this collecting hobby. I have a tendency to get carried away on things like this.