Mewa 865 Restoration: Fixing a Broken Past

Keeping the Flame Alive: Saving My Mewa 865 Lantern #

Some things are too special to throw away — even when they show their age. My old Mewa 865 petroleum lamp had been hanging quietly in the garden for years, weathered by time, the glass cracked, the metal dull. To most, it might have looked like a piece destined for the trash. But to me, it carried memories, atmosphere, and a kind of charm that no new lamp could replicate.

With just a small investment in a replacement glass and a bit of time spent cleaning and polishing, the lamp found its way back to life. Luckily, I found a matching replacement glass through Petromax, who still stock parts for the Mewa 865. (Note: I am not sponsored by Petromax and have paid for the replacement glass myself.) No complex repairs, no expensive restoration — just a little care and the belief that not everything broken needs to be discarded.

Now, the Mewa 865 shines again, not just with its soft flame, but also as a reminder: Sometimes all it takes is a little attention to turn something old into a unique and meaningful piece for your home or garden. Saving the lamp wasn’t just about functionality — it was about preserving character, history, and a bit of soul.

If you have an old piece sitting somewhere, don’t be too quick to give up on it. A little effort can bring a lot of beauty back into your world.