November 15 & 16, 2023 Advertising, Country Store, & Railroadiana
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2023
A Thompson's patent, double-guard, fixed-base bellbottom lantern made by the Taylor Manufacturing Co. of New Britain, Connecticut. "FITCHBURG R.R." is nicely embossed on both the lid reflector and base fitter skirt. "4331" is stamped into the chimney cap. The bail saddle does not have the Thompson's patent stamp that is sometimes found there. The plug-in fount is correct for this model and has a glass fount with a no. 1 twin tube burner affixed. The lantern shows a nice clean patina. The flashed red, 6" extended base globe is a real beauty. "F R R" is heavily embossed in large serif font. The globe shows good color translucence and little evidence of RR wear, with a few minor flakes off of the bottom fitter.
Condition: (Excellent).
Item Dimensions: 6" x 6" x 12".