Lot #232 - Erie Railroad Co. Extended Base Lantern Globe
This is a very unusual globe. It is
clearly cast ERIE RR Co. in a "half round end" panel. This style
of panel is best known for the Pennsylvania Railroad. The globe is a 5
3/8" size with an extended base. The letter casting is outstanding. The
lettering is very strong. Again, please check the odd panel design. The Erie
definitely had similar globes with a square panel design. I brought this
globe to the Key Lock & Lantern Convention in Albany and nobody seemed
to know of another. I think this is a real Erie sleeper. The consignor has
been collecting since the 1960s.
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copyright Scott Czaja 2012
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Railroad
Erie
Size
5 3/8" tall globe
Type
molded, round end panel
Condition
Very Good