November 15 & 16, 2023 Advertising, Country Store, & Railroadiana
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2023
(A) A double-guard No. 39 brass-top lantern made by the Railroad Signal Lamp & Lantern Co. for the Housatonic Railroad. The bayonet base is an Adams & Westlake unit with a glass fount and No. 1 ratchet burner. The base does not lock on to the bottom securely. "H. R. R." is lightly embossed and somewhat obliterated on the lid reflector, but it is clearer from the underside. The air baffle is missing from the chimney inside. The selenium red extended base Corning NonEx globe is embossed "B. R. & P. Ry." in average relief. Color translucence is dark. There is deteriorated black paint on all surfaces except the base. There is some light rust showing through. The brass top is in excellent condition. Condition: 6.0, good. (B) An unfired Dietz No. 6 lantern, "New York Central" embossed on the lid. The signal green extended base globe is embossed "Dietz 39 RR", as well as "Dietz Vulcan." This globe is not correct for this frame. Condition: 9.0, excellent.
Condition: (Good - Excellent).
Item Dimensions: Largest: 6" x 6" x 10 - 3/4".