November 15 & 16, 2023 Advertising, Country Store, & Railroadiana
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2023
An early, unguarded, fixed globe model, likely made by the New England Glass Co., ca. early 1860s. The clear globe is an elongated barrel, beautifully engraved "OC&NR" for the Old Colony & Newport RR. The tin chimney is fixed by old original plaster to the globe's top fitter, and is wrapped by steel wire on the outside for extra hold. There is dagger-shaped vent filigree characteristic of NEG models. The fixed base is attached via old original plaster to the globe's bottom fitter. The plug-in base is the New England pinch spring configuration with glass fount and twin-tube burner intact. Metal pieces show light rust with deteriorated original japanning. This is a great, early New England railroad lantern.
Condition: (Good).
Item Dimensions: 6" x 6" x 11 - 1/4".