Lot #212 - Boston & Albany Railroad

BLUE Cast Fixed Globe Lantern - C. T. Ham Mfg.

 

la02  Railroad Boston & Albany  Size 10 1/2" tall Type cast fixed globe Condition Excellent Boston & Albany Railroad C. T. Ham Manufacturing Brass Top Cast Fixed Globe lantern with a Blue Cast globe. This Ham fixed globe has the optional 3 vertical support wires. This feature helps to hold the frame together if the plaster holding globe ages and becomes loose while in use. The lantern stands 10 1/2" high. It has the standard "Engine" base.  The base does have the C. T. Ham hallmark on the support strap. The top is a fine Brass Top with no damage. There are obvious signs of original, weathered plaster on the top and bottom. The Blue Cast initials are in a panel. The Blue color is rare and it was used by repairmen. The rules state that only the person who sets out a blue can remove the blue. This prevented injuries while repairmen were in or underneath cars or locomotives. This is an excellent lantern with no flaws.   Return to start of Auction Listing copyright Scott Czaja 2012