Lot #30 - Conductor Lantern with Green over Clear Globe 1871 patent
Aug 31, 1875 Patent Brass Conductor
Lantern that has a fine Green / Clear globe. This is a taller model. It
stands about 11" high. The lid is nickel plated. This was done so that
the conductor could see paperwork (ticket stamping) with more reflection off
of a nickel surface than just brass. Of course you had to pay for this
option. The globe is a nice free blown green over clear. This was an
involved process that required mating the two pieces of glass at a high
temperature. The globe measures 5 1/16 in total height. The visible portion
of the globe is 4 3/4". The top diameter is 2 1/8" and the base
diameter is 2 5/8". The frame is a single piece with a threaded
fount/burner assembly. The base is threaded and it comes off easily. The
fount is also threaded onto the base "cup". Everything field
strips as it should. There is some old repair work to the fount and that is
a very minor issue when you consider how old and how much this lantern has
been through. Excellent condition.
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Presentation
Size
5 1/16" tall globe - Conductor
Type
Brass Frame plated lid
Condition
Excellent