Lot #84 - Brass Marine or Railroad Bellbottom lantern with 1865 patents
This Bellbottom lantern uses a 6"
barrel style railroad globe. The lid has 2 patent dates: May 2, 1865 &
Oct 24, 1865. There are no other markings. There are a few minor stress
cracks in the bell. The pinch pot is a "three point" rather than 2
point pinch. The brass top is a nice form. The lid latch is an odd pivoting
rivet/thumb turn. The globe is an unmarked 6" railroad style globe.
Somebody with a rare early marked railroad lantern may be interested in this
lantern just for the globe and pinch pot. Brass pinch pots are hard to find.
Good condition.
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copyright Scott Czaja 201
la27
Railroad
none
Size
6" barrel globe
Condition
Good