Lot #067A - F. O. Dewey Brasstop Bellbottom "Mill" Lantern
Brasstop Bellbottom F. O. Dewey (Boston)
"Mill" lantern. Note the odd locking hasp on the lid. This feature
is often found broken off or damaged. This lantern also has 12 vertical
wires. They did not want watchmen to access the flame in old cotton mills.
This type of lantern was used in the 1800s in New England. It has a nice
6" barrel style globe with the additional F. O. Dewey name cast into
the top flange. This lantern has the original (hard to find) fount that
seems to be unique to this frame. The frame was painted red at some point.
This is not that uncommon on a Mill Lantern. The burner is a switch style
replacement from later years. The brass top is very clean. There may be some
pitting on the metal frame. Very Good condition.
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copyright Scott Czaja 2012
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Railroad
F. O. Dewey Mill Lantern
Size
6" barrel globe
Type
12 wire, locking top
Condition
Very Good