I have a vintage (made in USA) Dietz Comet with a stress fracture running from top to bottom of the clear globe (Syracuse NY USA embossed). There is no separation yet.
I already have a replacement globe for regular use.
My question is, would lighting the lantern with the cracked globe be likely to destroy it?
BTW I also have a new (made in Japan) Comet and they're almost identical except for the embossing on the globe and tank. I guess time will tell how durable it is.
M C