Lot #60 - Conductor Lantern with Green over Clear Globe 1871 patent
A Brass Fixed Globe Conductor Lantern.
This is not a common style of lantern. Brass Fixed globe frames are very
hard to find. Several factors make this an old frame: 1) no joint clips on the wires 2) "bicycle spoke" verticals
with butt joints in the base skirt 3) hollow base 4) inability to remove/replace the
globe 5) the base is secured using two button
springs There are no maker or patent markings of
any kind. The brass has been polished. Included is a P&R RY cast globe
that would be from the 1900 era but the frame is from the 1870 era. The
separation of the vertical wires on the base allowed for pinching the
Reading globe in. The globe could be replaced if a vintage globe is inserted
and the base wires are re-soldered. On something this old, it's a worthy
project. I tried to measure the base diameter of the globe and It was
similar to 3 1/4" so something like a #39 size may be what's required.
I did not have calipers up in Brookline when I did the pictures, just a tape
measure so this should be double checked. The burner could also be upgraded
to something older. It's a #2 size so a replacement is not difficult.
Excellent condition for its age.
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Presentation
Size
5 1/2" tall globe - #39
Type
Brass Frame
Condition
Excellent