![Rare Copper Ship Lantern-Griffith and Sons/Birmingham Engineering: This is an amazingly rare copper ship lantern, made by Birmingham Engineering in England, and distributed by Griffith and Sons. A patent date of 1932. This is a bow/starboard patent lantern #24. Excel](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945768_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
Railroad Collectibles
![Rare Copper Ship Lantern-Griffith and Sons/Birmingham Engineering: This is an amazingly rare copper ship lantern, made by Birmingham Engineering in England, and distributed by Griffith and Sons. A patent date of 1932. This is a bow/starboard patent lantern #24. Excel](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945768_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Four Dietz Tubular Lanterns: This is a lot of four Dietz tubular lanterns. The first is a rare Dietz King Fire Department lantern. Copper fount, with a clear Dietz Fitzall globe, burner, and needs a fount cap. The second is a Lit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945757_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Metropolitan West Side Elevated RY Adlake Reliable Lantern: This is a Metropolitan West Side Elevated Railway (Chicago, IL) Adlake Reliable switchmans lantern. Cast on the rim with M.W.S.E.R.R., it has patent dates of 1908, 1909, 1911, 1912, and 1913. Clear ca](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945967_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Northern Pacific RR Class Lamp: This is a Northern Pacific Railroad class lamp. It is one of several lanterns from the estate of Ray Canole, a well-known collector and restorer of railroad lanterns from Michigan. He has done exquisi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945987_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![New York State Railways Adams and Westlake Tail Lamp.: This is a New York State Railways Adams and Westlake tail lamp. Has one red lens in like new condition. Cast with N.Y.S. R-Ys on the top of the lamp. Intact peephole and glass. Needs fount and burner.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945984_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Illinois Central RR Armspear Switch Lamp: This is an Illinois Central Railroad Armspear switch lamp. This is one of several lanterns from the estate of Ray Canole, a well-known collector and restorer of railroad lanterns from Michigan. He has](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945956_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Cleveland Southwestern and Columbus RY Adlake Reliable Switchmans Lantern: This is a rare Cleveland Southwestern and Columbus Railway switchmans lantern. It is the only one we have evr seen! Patent dates of 1897, 1908, 1909, 1911, 1912, and 1913. Has a red etched globe with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945927_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific RR Handlan Switch Lamp: This is a Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railroad Handlan switch lamp. It is one of several lanterns from the estate of Ray Canole, a well-known collector and restorer of railroad lanterns from](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945925_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Chicago and Alton RR Handlan Caboose Marker Lamp: This is a rare, Chicago and Alton Railroad Handlan caboose marker lamp. Comes from the Matthews collection. Has a welded tag on the door with ALTON in an arc on the tag. Has one amber, one green, and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945914_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Eastern Railroad Tool Lot: This is a lot of 10 different tools from Eastern USA railroads. They include New York Central, Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis, New York New Haven and Hartford, Erie, Norfolk & Western, and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945827_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Four RR Coal Shovels-NYC/ERIE/Pittsburg Shawmut and Northern: This is a lot of four railroad coal shovels. There are two from the New York Central Railroad, one from the Erie Railroad, and one from the Pittsburg Shawmut and Northern Railroad. All are in fine use](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945821_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Four Dietz Tubular Lanterns: This is a lot of four Dietz tubular lanterns. The first is a rare Little Wizard patio lantern, complete with top shade and bottom post mount. Has a plain clear globe, burner, and fount cap. The second](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945758_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Four Dietz Tubular Lanterns: This is a lot of four Dietz tubular lanterns. The first is a #2 Blizzard mill lantern. Has a cast Dietz Fitzall globe, burner, and fount cap. The second is actually a Dietz Vesta New York Central Rail](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945755_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Railroad Lantern Parts Lot: This is a railroad lantern parts lot. It includes a restored, painted frame/body for a Canadian National Railroad Hiram L. Piper switch lamp, brass parts for railroad car candle lanterns, and the top](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945880_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Large Steel Railroad Crossing Sign with Cateyes: This is a large steel railroad crossing sign with cateyes. This is a heavy item, measuring 49 inches on each leg, that also has its two mounting brackets on the back so it can be attached to a pole. W](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945853_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek District RY 1907 Pass: This is a Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek District Railway 1907 pass. Made out to Frank McDonald. Low pass number at A193. Fine original condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945786_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR Double Marked Milk Can: This is a rare Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad milk can. Cast brass tag shows it was shipped from the Fred W Raile farm in St. Francis, KS, to the Blue Valley Creamery in Hastings, NE by the CB](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945735_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Chicago and Alton RR Adams and Westlake Switchmans Lantern: This is a Chicago and Alton Railroad Adams and Westlake THE ADAMS model switchmans lantern. Cast with C&A. R.R. on the rim, in has patent dates of 1886, 1888, 1889, and 1897. Has an clear extended bas](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945912_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Norfolk and Western RY Armspear Switchmans Lantern: This is a Norfolk and Western Armspear switchmans lantern. Cast with N. & W. RY. on the rim, it has patent dates of 1886, 1888, and 1889 on the chimney, as well as 1897, 1905, 1907, 1910, and 1913 on](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945986_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Central RR of New Jersey Dressel Switchmans Lantern: This is a Central Railroad of New Jersey Dressel switchmans lantern. Cast with C.R.R. of N.J. on the rim, and THE DRESSEL RAILWAY LAMP WORKS, NEW YORK on the chimney, it has patent dates of 1900 and 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945910_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Railway Express Agency Large Porcelain Sign: This is one of the large Railway Express Agency porcelain signs. Measures 72 inches by 12 inches. Some wear on the face near the edges and mounting holes, but a fine piece throughout. Backside still h](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945845_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Florence & Cripple Creek RR Public Timetable-February 1896: Another feature piece of this sale! This is a Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad February 1896 public timetable. The railroad began service in 1894.. Excellent used condition, with 10 pages of timeta](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945804_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Two Delaware and Hudson RR Switchmans Lanterns: This is a pair of Delaware and Hudson switchmans lanterns. The first is an Adlake 250 Kero. D. & H. CO. is cast on the chimney. Has a plain cast Corning CNX globe, along with a the correct fount and b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945934_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
![Bangor and Aroostook RR Conductors Hat and Badge: This is a Bangor and Aroostook Railroad conductors hat and badge. Brass badge is in excellent condition with almost no wear. Hat has some minor edge wear and some minor wear to the caning. Headmaster](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8582/328439/176945806_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715288510)
News about Railroad Collectibles
![Stephenson’s recalls Fab ’50s and More with July 29 auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screen-Shot-2022-07-21-at-11.59.34-AM-1.png)
Stephenson’s recalls Fab ’50s and More with July 29 auction
SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. – On July 29th, Stephenson’s Auctions will return to the days of sock hops, drive-ins and old gold Chevys as they host a colorful 252-lot auction titled Fab ‘50s and More. The sale features a single-owner collection of advertising signs and store displays; boardwalk amusement games, vintage clocks and telephones; cash registers, vending […]
![Sports cards a hit at JSE & Associates Winter Americana auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-Feb-25-27-Postsale-PR_1-1.jpg)
Sports cards a hit at JSE & Associates Winter Americana auction
MOUNT CRAWFORD, Va. – The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Feb. 25-27 Winter Americana Auction was a much-anticipated event and produced strong prices – along with quite a few surprises – in multiple categories. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
![Jeffrey S. Evans to host diverse Americana sale Feb. 25-27](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-Feb-25-27-Presale-PR_3-2.jpg)
Jeffrey S. Evans to host diverse Americana sale Feb. 25-27
MOUNT CRAWFORD, Va. – The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Winter Americana Auction contains a wide range of material and will include everything from rare advertising and holiday collectibles to country furniture and folk art. The large auction will take place over three days, Feb. 25-27. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
![How The Benefit Shop’s auctions aid local charities](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FEATURE-Screenshot-2021-01-07-at-2.52.08-PM.jpg)
How The Benefit Shop’s auctions aid local charities
NEW YORK – With a mission of “to donate, to discover, to do good,” Pam Stone and her nonprofit, The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc., in Mount Kisco, New York, has turned the art of thrifting into a successful business that benefits other area nonprofits.