December 8, 9, & 10, 2020 Fine & Decorative Arts
Lot #2504:
PERE MARQUETTE ADAMS & WESTLAKE "ADAMS" WIRE BOTTOM RAILROAD LANTERN.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/9/2020
This is an A&W No. 11 "Adams" wire bottom with double guard. The last patent date is 1909. It is nicely marked with the "Pere Marquette" box logo. Serial no. 7023 is stamped in a panel. The globe is an extended base No. 39 style in beautiful signal green, nicely embossed with the Pere Marquette box logo with somewhat light lettering relief. Fount has surface rust. Globe has almost no fitter flaking. Lantern and globe are excellent. Scale rating is 9.
Condition: (Excellent).
Item Dimensions: 10 - 1/2" x 7" x 7".