Lot #157A - Brasstop Bellbottom Signal Lamp & Lantern Frame with Extended Base Globe
Brasstop Bellbottom Railroad Signal Lamp
& Lantern Company Railroad Lantern. This single wire guard has the
distinctive "reverse S curve" cage associated with RR Signal and
its successor company Armspear. The frame is not marked for this
manufacturer but all signs are that it is a Railroad Signal Product. There
is an Aug 31, 1975 patent marking near the intake holes on the base. It is a
single piece frame with a pinchpot and it has a very old "pick
wick" brass burner. The frame and globe are not marked for a specific
railroad. The globe is molded and it is more bulbous that your normal #39
extended base globe. The bail comes out of the vent area and not off of cage
ears. This is another indication of an early lantern. Very Good condition.
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Railroad
Railroad Signal Lamp & Lantern
Size
5 3/8" globe
Type
brasstop bellbottom
Condition
Very Good