Lot #301 - Dressel 1893 Patent Brasstop Oil Headlight

 

lm02 Railroad unknown  Size 19" tall, 8" diameter lens  Condition Excellent This headlight stands 19" tall. It has two hanging mount tabs that come off of the back. The basic "box" or body is 9" wide with a depth of 8". The ornate brasstop has not been polished and has a nice dark patina. The brasstop has some spits and dents. It is still unusual. The bail is a wooden handle on a steel wire. The door is a fancy dome top with a curve that is no small feat to manufacture. The inside of the door has a brass tag with DRESSEL over RAILWAY LAMP WORKS over NEW YORK. The oil pot and burner are missing the door latch works fine. It has 4 heavy steel fittings as feel. Not terribly heavy. The brass patent date tag reads: "PAT OCT 24 '93". It is mounted above the 8" diameter lens. The clear lens has a brass retaining ring and many dings and pit marks. The lens has not major chips and no cracks. This is a fancy earlier headlight from small locomotive, street railway or trolley. The black paint is original. Overall Good condition for its age.    Return to Auction Listing copyright Scott Czaja 2011