Adlake Vesta Reliable "Flat Top" Lantern - oddity

An odd ball frame made by Adlake with a "Reliable" name but it takes a Vesta globe. Note the very flat top. The base has provisions for different globe sizes. Stories of the when where and why these l

A single-guard wire-bottom flat-top Adlake Reliable lantern with correct insert fount and No. 1 ratchet burner. "Belt. Ry" is embossed in the lid reflect, and serial No. "3992" is stamped in. The enti

A late model 1923 patent flat-top Adlake Reliable single-guard wire-bottom model, complete with fount and No. 2 ratchet burner. "V. Ry" is embossed in the soot cap. There is a serial No. "148" stamped

The first has "M.C.R.R." embossed on the lid reflector of flat top Adlake Reliable, single guard model. Has correct fount with No. 2 ratchet burner. Clear no. 39 Corning NonEx globe is embossed "M.C.R

A late model flat-top 1913 patent Adlake Reliable with single globe guard. The insert fount is a new Adlake 300 replacement. "UNION. PACIFIC" is embossed on the lid reflector. The frame shows light su

This is a Lehigh and Hudson River Railroad Adlake Reliable switchmans lantern. Cast with L. & H.R.R.R. on the rim. Top of chimney is slightly flat. Later model replacement Adlake burner and fount. Rep

A pair of lanterns: (1) Delaware & Hudson Adlake Reliable frame in old Klear Kote finish with 5 1/4" Corning D&H logo globe. Small crack at top of the globe with interior top flakes. (2) Central Vermo

Indiana Traction Railway Co. Adlake Reliable Lantern w/ Etched Red Name Globe Top of the lantern is embossed with The Adams & Westlake Co. "Adlake" Reliable with I. Ry. Co. along with the patent dates

Largest is 6.5 x 16.75 inches. Marked Dietz Convex. Top of smaller lantern reads Adlake reliable the Adams and Westlake Company New York Chicago C N. W. Ry. Without globes.

A No. 39 fixed-base single-guard flat-top Reliable bellbottom model made for the Santa Fe by the Adams & Westlake Co., but not manufacturer marked. "A.T.&S.F.Ry." is nicely embossed on the base. The i

CSTPM&ORY cast into top rim of lantern. CSTPM&O cast on clear Corning globe. SAFETY FIRST cast into the back side of the globe. Correct fount and nice brass burner that needs new wick to be threaded t

Shoulder of the lantern is embossed with C.&A. R.R The top of the lantern has The Adams and Westlake Adlake Reliable information embossed. Body has a single wire guard and includes the burner. The CNX

Adlake Reliable Erie Railroad Lantern w/ Clear Cast Globe Top of the lantern is embossed with Adlake Reliable. The shoulder is embossed with Erie.R.R. The last patent date appears to be Apr. 1, 1913.

Adlake Reliable Tall Globe Pennsylvania Lantern w/ Etched Globe Adams & Westlake Reliable Pennsylvania Lantern w/ Etched Globe. Top of the lantern is embossed with the Pennsylvania Keystone and manufa

This is a New York Central Railroad Adlake #100 Kero Switchman’s lantern. Very hard to find model, as it is easily mistaken for an Adlake Reliable model. The top of the dome shows ADLAKE NO 100

Adams & Westlake "Reliable" Pennsylvania Railroad Lantern w/ Clear Etched Keystone Globe Top of the lantern is embossed with The Adams & Westlake Co. "Adlake" Reliable with PENNSYLVANIA LINES along wi

Adams & Westlake "Reliable" Philadelphia & Reading Lantern w/ Red Cast Globe Top of the lantern is embossed with The Adams & Westlake Co. "Adlake" Reliable with P&R. Ry along with the patent dates on

This Adlake Reliable bellbottom lantern has a rusty top assembly but a fine looking bell. The bell is marked SANTA FE. The logo globe has 2 dings (bee bee?) and a crack that comes down from the to the

Adams & Westlake "Reliable" American Railway Express Company Lantern w/ Red Macbeth Globe Top of the lantern is embossed with The Adams & Westlake Co. "Adlake" Reliable with AM. RY. EXP. Co. along wit

Shoulder of the lantern is embossed with C. M. & St.P. RY. The top of the lantern has The Adams and Westlake Adlake Reliable information embossed. Body has a single wire guard and includes the burner.

An unusual marking of TRRofStL on the lid of this Handlan flat top tall railroad lantern frame. It has a bail retaining clip and a standard twist off pot that has an incorrect Adlake pot & burner. The

6.75 x 16 inches. Top reads Adlake Reliable The Adams and Westlake Company New York Chicago. Clear embossed glass globe reads M.C.R.R.

This is a Southern Pacific Railroad Adlake Reliable switchmans lantern. Patent dates of 1908, 1909, 1911, 1912, and 1913. S.P CO is cast into the top rim of the lantern. Proper fount, but incorrect br

This is a Maine Central Railroad Adlake Reliable switchmans lantern. M.C.R.R. is cast into the top rim of the lantern. Patent dates of 1897, 1908, 1909, 1911, 1912, and 1913. Some dents are in the top