I really needed a new mantle for my hand me down Aladdin 23 Brass Lamp. This item (Aladdin R-150 Mantle) was new in the box . All metal parts were clean and shiny with no signs of age or rust that would be found if stored for long periods in damp locations etc. In other words, looked like it was made yesterday. The initial coating was clean and evenly distributed and the initial burn off was quick, clean and left a well formed ash mantle. Maybe not equivalent to a 60w as the older thorium/Cerium coated mantles of old, but these burn very bright and won't leave you glowing in the dark ;-).All I need now is to get the wick trimmed evenly so I can really crank it up
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]