Brass Candle Powered Lantern with 1875 Patent Dates

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

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

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

This is a pair of brass Dietz Vesta Navy Standard lanterns. Patent dates of 1896, 1898, 1907, 1909, and 1910, as shown on the lantern rim. The rims are also cast with NAVY STANDARD DECK LANTERN, and o

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

18TH C GLASS AND TIN CANDLE LANTERN, TIN BASE WITH NAME AND PATENT DATE ON UNDERSIDE, BASE DIAMETER 4 3/4", CHIMNEY SHAPED GLASS TOP 11" TALL NOT INCLUDING HANGING LOOP

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

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.

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

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

An interesting pair of all brass [except for the separate iron wall mount] spring loaded candle sconces that date from the early days of the 20th century. Patent date that is stamped into the cap wher

This is Grand Trunk Railroad Armspear switchmans lantern. Patent dates of 1891, 1895, 1897, and 1905. Bell bottom, with great tinware and correct fount. Has a replacement brass Adlake burner. Excellen

This is a Grand Trunk Railroad Adlake Reliable switchmans lantern. Patent dates of 1908, 1909, 1911, 1912, 1913, and 1922. G.T.R. is cast into the top of the chimney. Brass burner with no wick, but ha

This is a Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Adams and Westlake switchman’s lantern. Patent date of May 28, 1895. This is the brass top version, and has a clear cast Corning CNX globe that

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

colorless globes, one large example embossed with patent date of "PAT 5 APRIL 1864", each with original chain and ring; including one example with a stamped brass handle and embossed patent date to th

colorless tapered globes including the smallest example with embossed patent date of "PAT APRIL 5 1864", one example with a brass stamped handle with stylized pattern, original hanging chains with rin

Brass fire department lantern made by C.T. Ham with the last patent date of 1894. The lantern is complete with the orignal burner, and handles. It has a teal green Dietz Loc Nob globe. The cage appear

This is a Pennsylvania Railroad Armspear double guard switchmans lantern. Fount holder shows patent dates of 1905, 1907, 1910, and 1913. Burner is a brass burner from a Keystone Casey lantern. Period

A fine Railroad Signal Lamp & Lantern frame with brass top and manufacturer's name embossed. It also has the May 1889 patent date stamped near the base. It has a twist off base using a leaf spring. Th

Dietz King lantern unrestored with brass body. The water shield is embossed with Dietz on both sides and a last stamped patent date of AUG 27 07. The top of the tank is embossed DIETZ KING FIRE DEP'T.

A pair of brass top bell bottom frame railroad lanterns: (1) typically stamped with 1871 patent date on the lid (this one is not marked) with odd size globe and retainer. Thought to be Parmalee & Bonn

An earlier Parmalee & Bonnell brass top 6" frame with a twist-off bell. It has the P&M May 2, 1871 patent date stamped on the lid. The glass fount has the correct curved top for a P&B. The cage has a