Howard & Morse 1870 patent Brass Lantern

An early Fireman's brass lantern made by Howard & Morse in New York. This is an unusual lantern for many reasons: (1) unique lid clips (2) odd globe size (3) unusual pinch pot. It has a Star Lantern M

An unusual brass lantern with a full casting of HOWARD"S PATENT on one side and APRIL 5 1864. This is not a big lantern, it's about the size of a large skater. This strange patent is for a cast globe

Brady's patent brasstop Lantern with cast iron base components. No Railroad markings. Correct globe (hard to find) is undamaged but does not have teh cast "B" for Brady. Unique base removal clips and

This is a Crerar and Adams 1873 patent brass top railroad lantern frame and fount. Painted black at one point, a stripping would better reveal the makers hallmark on the bottom, which is faint through

This is a Milwaukee Road (Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad) C.T. Ham 1893 patent brass top switchmans lantern. The patent date is 12/26/1893. This is a rare #39 brass top model, double wired, si

L.D. Howard's Patent Nov. 5 1867 Brass Bound Bevel, Rosewood, 8" Baled Level Intact

This is an Adams and Westlake brass firemans lantern, with a hallmark and patent date on the bottom of April 26, 1864. The tag on it, as received from the consignor, states it belonged to the fire chi

Brass lantern with 1883 patent dates on bottom. 11" tall without swing handle.

A very unusual brass lantern with a free blown wheel cut presentation globe. The frame has a rounded top with odd vent holes. It has 6 vertical wires and the horizontal wire is not round. It is hexago

This is a pair of C T Ham lanterns. The first is a #0, with a replacement red and clear globe. It is missing its fount cap. 1880s patent M.B. Co. brass burner. The second lantern is a brass, and is ca

A brass presentation lantern with 1875 patent dates. An older model that uses wire wraps on the joints and not joint "clips". The bail in the vent and not off the cage is also a sign of an older frame

HOBBS BANDED FONT KEROSENE STAND LAMP, ruby-stained colorless font with Greek Key band, opaque white ribbed-stem base, gilded brass clinch-on connector with 1870 patent date, No. 2 fine line collar. F

Lantern base with with three glass panels and crowns on top, resting on a square base. 19.5 x 5.25 x 5.25 in. NOTE: Working when tested

Brass Lantern by “A. French” with a patent from Alonzo French who was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Most collectors will view this as strictly Fire Department, however, there are photographs of

A standard Dietz "Fire King" lantern in all brass. The fount has the standard DIETZ FIRE KING embossing. It has the 1907 patent date on the top of the cage. This model has the swing up cage rather tha

An older Dietz Fire King frame that needs a drop down cage. The bail has a heavy wire wrap. The triangular hanging loop is an older style. The top tube has various patent dates ranging from 1885-1888.

comprising a Diamond example, top of cap embossed "DIAMOND" and shoulder with patent dates, wire globe guard, fitted with a colorless glass globe embossed "DIAMOND PATD JAN 28 1868", and a Convex burn

Aesthetic Movement Gilt Brass Ruby Glass Lantern, circa 1870 Dimensions: 37" H x 9" Dia. (SHEB400)(MS)

19th century, each with molded oil wells, brass mounts and shaped milk glass bases, one pair with 1870 patent for the oil guard. Tallest 13 in. Collection of a Gentleman, NC Additional high-resolution

A Louis XV Style Brass Hall Lantern Early 20th Century Height of lantern 20 x width 10 3/4 inches. Note: Built in 1916, the Swift House in Lake Forest, Illinois was designed by architect Howard van Do

Brass Railroad Conductor's brass-plated lantern with a red glass globe. Patent date stamped into the bottom is April 26, 1864, and it is definitely in the style of a pre-1900s lantern. Comments on Rai

Brass Conductor lantern marked "FRENCH PAT Sept 25, 1866" There are additional patent dates faintly stamped in a circle, one of which is from 1858. The basic lantern stands just 9" tall without the ba

WITH DIETZ VESTA CLEAR GLASS SHADE, 10 IN. H, TOP OF FRAME MARKED S-1-42 & PATENT DATES FROM 1920 TO 1928 - VG

Patent Dec 24, 1867. 9 inches tall