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Adlake Kero Lantern (iv)

Adams & Westlake Company

Adlake Kero Lantern, circa 1913. Reddish globe was a point for stop or danger. Serial number 45910.

Adlake Kero (5) (Hiram L. Piper Lantern)

Adams & Westlake Manufacturing Visitor

Adlake Kero Lantern, circa 1930. The brim of this lantern is stamped with the inscription Hiram Fifty. Piper Co of Montréal, Canada. Adlake is a major Chicago manufacturer of lanterns and was widely used by Canadian railways.

The globe of this lantern is tinted red which was a widely used signal for railways to signal stop or to alert of danger.

Adlake Kero (6) (I.C.R.R Lantern)

Adams & Westlake Manufacturing Company

Adlake Kero Lantern, circa 1913. The skirt of the lantern is stamped with The Adams & Westlake Co. makers mark and the initials I.C.R.R nigh likely standing for the Illinois Primal Railroad. The globe of this lantern is blue meaning that it would be hung on equipment to signal that it should not be moved from the surface area or task information technology was currently being used for.

Adlake Kero Lantern (10) (C&O)

Adams & Westlake Manufacturing Company

Adlake Kero Lantern, circa. 1923. This lantern appears to be one of the early versions of the Adlake Kero economic styled lanterns. The economic bell bottom models of the "kero" line of lanterns are among the well-nigh recognized railroad lanterns, they were used in large numbers by Canadian railways. This detail lantern is stamped on the cap and globe with the initials C.&.O which signals its use by the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway system.

Adlake Kero Lantern (11) (Sou.Ry.)

Adams & Westlake Manufacturing Company

Adlake Kero Lantern, circa. 1925. This model of the Adlake Kero is the almost common of the make, featuring a silver cease that is most recognizable in the subsequently economical models of the "kero" line, they were used in large numbers by Canadian railways. This detail lantern is stamped on the cap and world with the initials Sou.RY. Signaling its use by the Southern Railway which operated between 1894-1982. The Red Globe of this lantern would take been used to signal stop or danger.

Adlake Kero Lantern (ane) (CMSTP&P)

Adams & Westlake Manufacturing Company

Adlake Kero Lantern, circa 1930. Used past the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (CMSTP&P).

Adlake Kero Lantern (ii)

Adams & Westlake Manufacturing Company

Adlake Kero Lantern, circa 1913. Red globe was a bespeak for stop or danger.

Adlake Kero Lantern (iii)

Adams & Westlake Manufacturing Company

Adlake Kero lantern, circa. 1913. This antiquity was used by the Handlan St. Louis Railroad.

Adlake Kero Lantern (seven)

Adams & Westlake Manufacturing Company

Adlake Kero Lantern, circa 1913. The Adlake Kero lanterns are manufactured by the Adams and Westlake Manufacturing Company and were widely used by Canadian Railroads. This lantern features a short globe with a scarlet tint which would be used to signal end or danger.

Adlake Kero Lantern (8)

Adams & Westlake Manufacturing Company

Adlake Kero Lantern, circa 1913. The Adlake Kero lanterns are manufactured by the Adams and Westlake Manufacturing Company and were widely used by Canadian Railroads. This lantern features a clear globe, stamped on the globe and on the cap of the lantern are the Adlake insignia. Stamped on the brim is the full Adams & Westlake proper name.

Adlake Kero Lantern (9) (C&O)

Adams & Westlake Manufacturing Company

Adlake Kero Lantern, circa. 1930-1935. This artifact is estimated to be ane of the showtime editions of the Adlake Kero lanterns that helped launch the 60 year continuous models. The engravings on the lesser of this lantern are known every bit "fantasy" markings which assistance distinguish the early on models also as the flat wire base of operations which in later models is raised. Due to deteroration of the lid much of the lettering has become difficult to read.

The lid and globe of this lantern is stamped with C.&.O which signals its use by the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway organization.

Armspear 1925 Lantern (ii) (N&W. RY)

Armspear Manufacturing Company

Armspear 1925 Lantern, circa. 1925. This artifact is a post World War 1 Armspear Lantern. The 1925 model lantern was Armspear's introduction into the short world lantern market place. This would continue to exist the major model in production past Armspear until production was contracted to the Adams and Westlake manufacturing company, who produced an Armspear line very similar to the Adlake "Kero" model of lanterns.

Stamped on the brim of this lantern are the initials N&West.RY signaling the use of this lantern by the Norfolk and Western Railway.

Armspear Tall Guard Lantern (1)

Armspear Manufacturing Company

Armspear Tall Baby-sit Lantern, circa. 1907. The Armspear Manufacturing company produced lanterns of extremely adept quality. Their steel "Baby-sit" lanterns feature a twist off font for easier accessibility. The company mirrored many of their designs and patents from their predecessor the Railroad Signal Lamp and Lantern Company.

Stamped on the globe of this antiquity is (C. & O. RY) which represents its use past the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company.

Chalwyn "Lynx" Lantern

Chalwyn Manufacturing Company

Chalwyn "Lynx" Lantern, circa. 1961. Chalwyn was an England based manufacturer and distributed oil burning products including hurricane lanterns.

Chalwyn Xenon Strobe Lantern

Chalwyn Manufacturing Company

Chalwyn Lantern, circa. 1961. This lantern is estimated to have been used for signaling purposes most likely by a traffic or railroad organization. It features a xenon strobe globe which would have given off a bright curt term wink. Chalwyn was an England based manufacturer and distributed oil burning products including hurricane lanterns.

C&O RY Lantern

Chesapeake and Ohio Railway

Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Lantern. This antiquity is of unknown use and origin. The trunk of the container seems to human activity equally a font leading upwardly to a fabric end with scorch marks, on the base of the artifact is a stamp spelling C&O RY. One speculation for the use for the artifact is that it may take served equally a tunnel torch for lighting tunnels.

Dressel Lantern (one) (N.Y.C.Due south)

Dressel Lamp & Bespeak Visitor

Dressel Lantern, circa. 1940. The Dressel Railway Lamp & Bespeak Visitor was incorporated in 1922. Information technology was formerly known as Dressel Railway Lamp Works, New York City and was originally established in 1882 This lantern is estimated to have been synthetic afterwards 1940 when Dressel concluded the stamping on the bottom side of their lanterns. On the brim of the cap is stamped the initials (NYCS) for the New York Fundamental Organisation.

Dressel Lantern (two) (GM&O RR)

Dressel Lamp & Indicate Visitor

Dressel Lantern, circa. 1940. The Dressel Railway Lamp & Signal Visitor was incorporated in 1922. It was formerly known as Dressel Railway Lamp Works, New York City and was originally established in 1882 This lantern is estimated to have been synthetic later 1940 when Dressel ended the stamping on the bottom side of their lanterns. On the brim of the cap is stamped the initials (GM&O RR) for The Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad)

Economy Electric Ecolite Electrical Lantern

Economic system Electric Lantern Visitor

Economic system Electric Ecolite Lantern, circa. 1930. This electrical lantern is a no. 400 model camp lantern featuring 2 bulbs. Patent no.1906587

Elgin Lantern

Elgin Manufacturing

The origin of this lantern is unknown. There are estimations that it was perhaps used by the Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad Visitor. This artifact nevertheless lacks whatsoever form of manufacturing marks or patented date except for a No. 10 on the globe.

Embury Fiddling Supreme Lantern (ane)

Embury Manufacturing Comapny

Embury Little Supreme Lantern, circa. 1939. This full general use lantern was original designed and produced by the Embury Manufacturing Company. It is estimated that this lantern was produced before the ownership of the Embury visitor by the R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Company in 1953, merely was almost likely continuously produced after that date. The scarlet globe of this lantern would have been used to indicate stop or danger in official signaling terms.

Embury 162 Supreme Lantern

Embury Manufacturing Visitor

Embury 162 Supreme Lantern, circa 1911. The Embury Manufacturing Visitor was created in Rochester, New York on November 27th, 1908. The founder of the company was William Chamberlin Embury who had experience working in a Canadian tin can lantern visitor known as Kemp Manufacturing located in Toronto, Canada.

The Embury Company moved to Warsaw, New York in 1911 where it operated until 1952 when the company sold its avails to the R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Company.

Embury Elgin Lantern (three)

Embury Manufacturing Company

Embury Elgin Lantern, circa. 1939. This lantern is estimated to be a product of the Embury Manufacturing Company as a variation of the no. 2 Common cold Smash. It is suspected that this lantern was a full general or utility lantern.

The Embury Manufacturing Visitor was created in Rochester, New York on November 27th, 1908. The founder of the visitor was William Chamberlin Embury who had experience working in a Canadian tin lantern visitor known every bit Kemp Manufacturing located in Toronto, Canada.

The Embury Company moved to Warsaw, New York in 1911 where it operated until 1952 when the company sold its assets to the R. Due east. Dietz Manufacturing Visitor.

Embury No.2 Air Airplane pilot Lantern

Embury Manufacturing Company

Embury No.two Air Pilot Lantern, circa. 1939-1953. The maker's marks on each side of the tank read as follows: "Embury No. 2 Air Pilot" and Embury MFG. Co, Warsaw, NY USA. The "Air Airplane pilot" line of lanterns was introduced in 1939 to supercede the "Supreme" model of lantern.

The "Embury Manufacturing Company" was incorporated on November 27, 1908 and located at 189 Platt Street, Rochester, NY. The company later sold to the R. Due east. Dietz Manufacturing Company in 1953.

Handlan Signal Lantern (3) Thousand.U.D

Handlan-Cadet Manufacturing Company

Handlan Bespeak Lantern, circa. 1930'southward. While the model of this lantern is unknown. The Handlan-buck manufacturing company produced many signaling lanterns for railroad and industrial use. This specific artifact was used by Metropolitan Utility District (M.U.D) out of Nebraska supplying drinking water and natural gas for Omaha, Nebraska and surrounding cities.

Stamped on the red tinted earth is the Handlan name, red globes would have been used to bespeak finish or danger.

Handlan Signal Lantern (4) (N.Y.C.C)

Handlan-Buck Manufacturing Company

Handlan Kerosene Indicate Lantern, circa. 1930's-1940's. Lantern features a steel cage with the Handlan manufacturing stamp on the pinnacle and lesser of the lantern. Stamped on the skirt of the lid and on the clear globe are the initials NYCS signaling the use of this lantern by the New York Primal Organisation.

Handlan Bespeak Lantern (five) (Pennsylvania Lines)

Handlan-Buck Manufacturing Visitor

Handlan Kerosene Signal Lantern, circa. 1930's-1940'southward. Lantern features a steel cage with the Handlan manufacturing stamp on the top and lesser of the lantern. Stamped on the skirt of the hat and on the clear globe is the name of the railroad company which the lantern was sold to which was the Pennsylvania Lines.

Handlan Signal Lantern (1) (MOPAC)

Handlan Manufacturing Company

Handlan Kerosene Signal Lantern, circa. 1930's-1940's. Lantern features a steel cage with the Handlan manufacturing postage on the top and bottom of the lantern. Stamped on the brim of the cap and on the world are the letters MOPAC which signals the use of this lantern by the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

Handlan Signal Lantern (2)

Handlan Manufacturing Visitor

Handlan Kerosene Indicate Lantern, circa. 1930'due south-1940's. Lantern features a steel cage with the Handlan manufacturing postage on the top and lesser of the lantern. Stamped on the brim of the lid are the initials NYCS signaling the utilise of this lantern by the New York Key System.

Johnson Urbana Torch

Johnson Manufacturing Company

Johnson Urbana Torch, circa. 1902. The Johnson Manufacturing visitor was established in 1902 in Urbana, Ohio. The company produced a variety of manus crafted tools for use in railroad lines beyond America. They included oiling cans, torches, a diverseness of lighting tools, signaling devices and other associated equipment. The company inverse their focus from railroads to the trucking industry in 1939.

Dietz #39 Standard Lantern

R. E. Dietz Company

Dietz #39 Standard Lantern, circa. 1906. The Dietz #39 Standard came in a number of different styles amidst those was the "Vulcan" model which were manufactured without a bellbottom base like that of the "Empire" and "Vesta" models of lanterns. The "Vulcan" featured both twist off and insertion fuel founts, later models featured a flat top. It is estimated that production of this model ended in the 1950's

Dietz viii-Mean solar day Lantern

R. E. Dietz Visitor

viii-Day Dietz Lantern, circa. 1934. The Dietz eight-Day model came in 2 forms with the first being the "Square" fuel tank. The 8-Twenty-four hour period used a special Fresnel globe, which was an amending to the globes used for the Dietz Little Wizard model. The globe is as well a LOC-NOB. LOC-NOB refers to the pair of ears on a Dietz lantern globe used to keep the earth from falling out when tilting the world plate for lighting or trimming the wick. The crimson tint of the earth was used in traffic or signaling situations to pass an guild to stop or warn of danger.

Dietz Crescent Lantern

R. Eastward. Dietz Visitor

Dietz Crescent Lantern, circa. 1912. The Dietz Crescent was an endeavor to make a cheaper more than obtainable lantern than the Dietz #2 Blizzard. The Crescent was made of tin and was made with not-reinforced air tubes. The world is a LOC-NOB Fitzall. LOC-NOB refers to the pair of ears on a Dietz lantern globe used to continue the globe from falling out when tilting the globe plate for lighting or trimming the wick.

Dietz Fiddling Wizard Lantern (1)

R. E. Dietz Company

Dietz Little Wizard Lantern, circa 1913. World is a LOC-NOB. LOC-NOB refers to the pair of ears on a Dietz lantern globe used to continue the globe from falling out when tilting the globe plate for lighting or trimming the wick. Fastened to the lantern is a Do-Ray red lens manufactured in Chicago, Illinois.

Dietz Monarch Lantern

R. Due east. Dietz Company

Dietz Monarch Lantern, circa. 1900. Earth is a LOC-NOB Fitzall. LOC-NOB refers to the pair of ears on a Dietz lantern world used to proceed the globe from falling out when tilting the globe plate for lighting or trimming the wick.

Dietz No. ii Blizzard Ruby-red Lantern

R. E. Dietz Company

Dietz No. 2 Blizzard Red Lantern, circa. 1914.

Dietz Victor Lantern

R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Comapny

Dietz Victor Lantern, circa. 1931. The Dietz "Victor" was the most popular square tube hot blast lantern, this artifact is most likely produced in 1931 or after due to the fact that the term Fitzall was not present on the globe.

Dietz #3 Law Lantern

R. Eastward. Dietz Manufacturing Company

Dietz #3 Police force Lantern, circa. 1890. The Dietz Police Lantern models came in iv dissimilar configurations, it is estimated that this model is the first of the four types. The starting time manufactured models featured 2 paw grips and a belt prune. Police lanterns were sometimes called "Dark Lanterns" as the brightness of the lantern could be adapted or subconscious as the operator chose. These models of lantern were able to use kerosene, candles, or whale oil. They were cheaply manufactured with canvass metal and a tin overlay.

Dietz "Crystal" Lantern

R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Company

Dietz "Crystal" Lantern, circa 1891. The Dietz Crystal was produced in effectually v dissimilar models. This lantern is believed to be the first or second of the earliest models of the lantern. This model features a single horizontal guard wire that is soldered into the air tubes which was merely seen in the pre 1989 models. Later on models would feature the familiar cross guard style of virtually other lanterns. This lantern as well is known as a #0 is more common than the #2 variations.

Dietz Piffling Giant (i)

R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Company

Dietz Footling Giant Lantern, circa. 1927-1957. The Dietz Picayune Giant is an alternative grade of the Dietz Little Wizard. The Little Giant features a larger fuel tank and alternative wicks (the expanse that holds the flame of the lantern). The Little Giant is virtually often stamped with the visitor who purchased it to deter theft, it was used in similar fashion to the Dietz 8-day lantern past traffic and construction companies on barricades.

The Little Behemothic could continue a constant flame for effectually 70 hours making it a expert signaling lantern for employ throughout the week. After the Dietz factory was moved to Hong Kong in 1956 the Petty Giant would be rebranded every bit the No. one Piddling Sorcerer.

The world of this lantern is a LOC-NOB, LOC-NOB refers to the pair of ears on a Dietz lantern world used to keep the globe from falling out when tilting the earth plate for lighting or trimming the wick.

Dietz Little Giant no.100

R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Company

Dietz Little Giant no.100, circa 1956. The Dietz Lilliputian Giant is an alternative grade of the Dietz Little Wizard. The Lilliputian Giant features a larger fuel tank and alternative wicks (the area that holds the flame of the lantern). The Little Behemothic is most often stamped with the company who purchased it to deter theft, it was used in similar fashion to the Dietz 8-day lantern by traffic and construction companies on barricades. This lantern is a variation of the original Little Giant and lasted only a short time before the rebranding of the model into the Little Magician.

The Little Giant could go on a constant flame for around 70 hours making it a good signaling lantern for use throughout the week. Later the Dietz factory was moved to Hong Kong in 1956 the Little Behemothic would be rebranded as the No. 1 Niggling Wizard.

The cherry-red globe of this lantern would have been used to signal stop or danger.

Dietz Little Wizard Lantern (2)

R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Company

Dietz Petty Wizard Lantern, circa 1913. Globe is a LOC-NOB. LOC-NOB refers to the pair of ears on a Dietz lantern globe used to proceed the globe from falling out when tilting the globe plate for lighting or trimming of the wick. This lantern features a earth which appears to have been contradistinct with paint or some other form of ruddy textile. It is unclear if this improvised coloring would take been used to signal stop or danger.

In the 1950'due south a special large tank version was introduced that had the same size tank as the streamline Blizzard and D-Lite lanterns. The Picayune Sorcerer was used on street barricades prior to the evolution of bombardment powered strobe flashers. Custom imprinted lanterns were ordered for government agencies, cities and municipalities so that ownership was never in question.

Dietz Footling Wizard Lantern (3)

R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Company

Dietz Little Wizard Lantern, circa 1913. Globe is a LOC-NOB Fitzall. LOC-NOB refers to the pair of ears on a Dietz lantern globe used to keep the earth from falling out when tilting the globe plate for lighting or trimming of the wick. The world of this lantern is tinted red to signify end or danger.

In the 1950's a special big tank version was introduced that had the same size tank as the streamline Blizzard and D-Lite lanterns. The Piddling Wizard was used on street barricades prior to the development of battery powered strobe flashers. Custom imprinted lanterns were ordered for authorities agencies, cities and municipalities and then that ownership was never in question.

Dietz Little Wizard Lantern (4)

R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Visitor

Dietz Lilliputian Magician Lantern, circa 1913. Globe is a LOC-NOB Fitzall. LOC-NOB refers to the pair of ears on a Dietz lantern globe used to keep the globe from falling out when tilting the world plate for lighting or trimming of the wick.

This artifact appears to be the model of Piddling Wizard created before the 1950'south due to having a smaller fuel tank. Post 1950's a larger fuel tank version of the Picayune Wizard was implemented giving the model a larger base.

Dietz Picayune Wizard Lantern (5)

R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Visitor

Dietz Footling Wizard Lantern, circa 1913. Earth is a LOC-NOB Fitzall. LOC-NOB refers to the pair of ears on a Dietz lantern globe used to keep the world from falling out when tilting the globe plate for lighting or trimming of the wick.

Though in that location were multiple variations of the Little Sorcerer, this artifact appears to be of the first version which featured a smaller fuel tank. This would have been replaced in the 1950'southward past a larger tanked version. The ruby globe of this lantern would have been used to bespeak cease or danger.

Dietz Little Wizard Lantern (6) Agency of Street Traffic

R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Company

Dietz Little Wizard Lantern, circa 1913. World is a LOC-NOB Fitzall. LOC-NOB refers to the pair of ears on a Dietz lantern globe used to keep the earth from falling out when tilting the globe plate for lighting or trimming of the wick.

Though at that place were multiple variations of the Little Wizard, this artifact appears to exist of the first version which featured a smaller fuel tank. This would have been replaced in the 1950's by a larger tanked version. The ruddy globe of this lantern would accept been used to signal stop or danger.

Stamped on the fuel tank of this lantern is "Bureau of Street Traffic" it is estimated that this was the official traffic arrangement of New York. The world used by the Agency of Street Traffic is often an bister color.

Dietz Little Magician Lantern (7)

R. Eastward. Dietz Manufacturing Visitor

Dietz Little Sorcerer Lantern, circa 1956. World is a LOC-NOB Fitzall. LOC-NOB refers to the pair of ears on a Dietz lantern globe used to keep the globe from falling out when tilting the globe plate for lighting or trimming of the wick.

Though there were multiple variations of the Little Wizard, this artifact appears to exist of the first version which featured a smaller fuel tank. The bottom of the lantern is stamped with "Hong Kong" it is estimated that this lantern was created at the official Dietz mill of Hong Kong established in 1956.

Dietz Monarch Lantern (ii)

R. Due east. Dietz Manufacturing Visitor

Dietz Monarch Lantern, circa. 1910. The Dietz Monarch came in at least 7 variations, this model is believed to be 1 of the later six. The first Monarch model featured a flat top and was replaced in 1910 by the more common dome fashion. Information technology is a possibility that this model is the more common Monarch 'streamline' which is the nearly common Monarch variant was widely used for a filming purposes in Hollywood and remained in production until the 1960's.

Dietz Night Spotter Lantern

R. Due east. Dietz Manufacturing Company

Dietz Dark Scout Lantern, circa. 1950. The Dietz Night Spotter model of lantern was introduced as a replacement to the Dietz "8-Solar day" model of lanterns until 1956 when the Night Picket was replaced by the Dietz no. 40 Traffic Gard model. The Night Watch was used by traffic and construction companies for road blocks. The ruby globe would have been used to point stop or danger.

Dietz Night Spotter Lantern (2)

R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Company

Dietz Night Watch Lantern, circa. 1950. The Dietz Night Lookout model of lanterns was introduced in 1950 every bit a replacement for the Dietz "8-Twenty-four hours". The Night Lookout featured an updated fuel tank like to the Dietz Footling Magician and was used in a multitude of similar job including traffic and construction piece of work.

The Night Sentinel remained in production until 1956 when the buy of the Embury Manufacturing Company by Dietz took place. Replacing the Dark Watch with the Embury #twoscore Traffic Gard now under the Dietz name. The globe of this lantern is a tinted cherry-red, which would have been used to signal stop or danger.

Dietz No. 20 Inferior Lantern

R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Visitor

Dietz No. 20 Inferior Lantern, circa. 1989. This lantern model is 1 of the three major Dietz Lanterns notwithstanding in production later 120 years. The Junior model is one of the most copied forms of lanterns due to its economically inexpensive simply sturdy style. The Inferior replaced the Dietz No. ane Blizzard as the most sought after model for this reason.

Dietz No. 2 Blizzard Lantern

R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Company

Dietz no.2 Blizzard Lantern, circa. 1958. Globe is a LOC-NOB Fitzall. LOC-NOB refers to the pair of ears on a Dietz lantern globe used to keep the world from falling out when tilting the globe plate for lighting or trimming the wick.

The Dietz Blizzard is one of the most well recognized lanterns of the visitor and has been and continues to exist produced for over 120 years.

Dietz No. 2 D-Lite Lantern (ane)

R. Eastward. Dietz Manufacturing Company

Dietz No. 2 D-Light Lantern, circa. 1919. The No. ii D-Lite replaced its predecessor the original D-Lite which proved to be unaffordable due to its top lifting telescopic chimney. The No. 2 D-Light combined the D-Lite and No. 2 Wizard to create a side lifting lantern that was more than affordable.

The LOC-NOB globe of this lantern is red signaling terminate or danger. LOC-NOB refers to the pair of ears on a Dietz lantern globe used to keep the world from falling out when tilting the world plate for lighting or trimming of the wick.

Dietz No. two D-Lite Lantern (2)

R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Company

Dietz No. 2 D-Lite Lantern, circa. 1919. The No. ii D-Lite replaced its predecessor the original D-Light which proved to exist unaffordable due to its top lifting scope chimney. The No. 2 D-Lite combined the D-Lite and No. 2 Wizard to create a side lifting lantern that was more affordable.

The earth of this lantern is a LOC-NOB, LOC-NOB refers to the pair of ears on a Dietz lantern globe used to proceed the globe from falling out when tilting the globe plate for lighting or trimming of the wick.

Dietz No. two D-Low-cal Lantern (three)

R. East. Dietz Manufacturing Visitor

Dietz No. 2 D-Lite Lantern, circa. 1919. The No. 2 D-Lite replaced its predecessor the original D-Calorie-free which proved to be unaffordable due to its top lifting telescopic chimney. The No. 2 D-Lite combined the D-Lite and No. 2 Wizard to create a side lifting lantern that was more than affordable.

The globe of this lantern is a LOC-NOB, LOC-NOB refers to the pair of ears on a Dietz lantern globe used to keep the globe from falling out when tilting the globe plate for lighting or trimming of the wick. The lantern appears to be painted a different shade than its original product colour.

Dietz no.2 D-Calorie-free Lantern (four)

R. Due east. Dietz Manufacturing Company

Dietz No. 2 D-Lite Lantern, circa. 1919. The No. 2 D-Lite replaced its predecessor the original D-Lite which proved to be unaffordable due to its acme lifting telescopic chimney. The No. 2 D-Lite combined the D-Lite and No. 2 Wizard to create a side lifting lantern that was more affordable.

The globe of this lantern is a LOC-NOB, LOC-NOB refers to the pair of ears on a Dietz lantern world used to proceed the earth from falling out when tilting the globe plate for lighting or trimming of the wick. The cerise tint of the globe would have been used to point cease or danger.

Dietz no.2 D-Lite Lantern (5)

R. East. Dietz Manufacturing Company

Dietz No. ii D-Lite Lantern, circa. 1919. The No. 2 D-Lite replaced its predecessor the original D-Lite which proved to be unaffordable due to its top lifting telescopic chimney. The No. two D-Light combined the D-Low-cal and No. two Wizard to create a side lifting lantern that was more affordable.

The globe of this lantern is a LOC-NOB, LOC-NOB refers to the pair of ears on a Dietz lantern globe used to keep the world from falling out when tilting the world plate for lighting or trimming of the wick.

Dietz No. 2 Paull's Leader Lantern (one)

R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Visitor

Dietz Paulls Leader Lantern, circa. 1946. Stamped into the world are the terms D-Low-cal LOC-NOB. D-Lite refers to a smaller version of tall globes similar to those used for the Dietz Wizards. LOC-NOB refers to the pair of ears on a Dietz lantern globes used to proceed the globe from falling out when tilting the globe plate for lighting or trimming of the wick.

This lantern was produced past the Dietz Manufacturing Company after the buy of the Nail City Lantern Company in 1946. The Smash Metropolis Lantern Company originally produced out of Wheeling, West Virginia starting in 1878 nether Archibald Forest Paull Sr.. The visitor was renamed the Wheeling Stamping Visitor in 1897, it produced both lanterns and other metal and glass items.

Dietz No. 40 Traffic Gard Lantern

R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Company

Dietz No. 40 Traffic Gard Lantern, circa. 1953. This model of lantern was starting time manufactured by the West.C. Embury Company and exclusivley sold to highway contractors and utility companies. When the Embury Company was bought out by Dietz in 1953 they continued production of the Traffic Gard which replaced multiple models already sold by the Dietz visitor due to its manufacturing cost and popularity.

The cherry tinted globe was used to signal stop or danger.

Dietz No. 8 Air Airplane pilot Lantern

R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Company

Dietz No. 8 Air Airplane pilot Lantern, circa. 1953. After the purchasing of the Embury company by Dietz in 1953 the No. 8 Air Pilot replaced the Embury No.2 and No. ane as the main model for the air pilot models. Production of this model for a time was centered in Mexico and tin be identified past Aztec stamps. This model is estimated to be produced in the Usa as in that location is no such Aztec stamp.

Dietz Steel Clad (C&O RY)

R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Company

Dietz Steel Clad Lantern, circa. 1887-1940.The Dietz Steel Clad was modeled in similar fashion to the Dietz #39 Standard. Similar the Standard the Steel Clad came in many of its own variations. This antiquity appears to be one of the earlier versions of the model equally in its later versions a flat top was introduced.

The red lantern which would have been used to point cease or danger is stamped with C8O RY which points to the use of this lantern by the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad.

Dietz Vesta Lantern (1) (Northward.Y.C.Due south)

R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Company

Dietz Vesta Lantern circa, 1896. There are four versions of the Dietz Vesta all with different sized globes and choices of manufacturing. This lantern is estimated to be the concluding type of Vesta with a 10 inch earth which was manufactured upward until the 1957 when Dietz Manufacturing facilities shifted to Hong Kong for cheaper manufacturing. The scarlet globe of this lantern which would be used to indicate terminate or danger is stamped NYCS for utilize under the New York Cardinal System which was the largest user of the Dietz Vista.

Dietz Vest Lantern (2) (North.Y.Northward.H & H.R.R)

R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Company

Dietz Vesta Lantern circa, 1896. There are four versions of the Dietz Vesta all with different sized globes and choices of manufacturing. This lantern is estimated to exist the final type of Vesta with a 10 inch globe which was manufactured up until the 1957 when Dietz Manufacturing facilities shifted to Hong Kong for cheaper manufacturing.

The cherry-red globe of this lantern which would exist used to betoken stop or danger. The globe is stamped Due north.Y.Due north.H&H.R.R. which represents the use of this lantern by the New York, New Oasis and Hartford Railroad Visitor which operated from 1872-1968.

Unidentified Dietz Lantern (N.Y.L.O)

R. E. Dietz Manufacturing Visitor

The exact design of the lantern is unknown, it closely resembles the Dietz Monarch and Paulls. The globe is a LOC-NOB, LOC-NOB refers to the pair of ears on a Dietz lantern earth used to continue the globe from falling out when tilting the world plate for lighting or trimming the wick.

Stamped on the fuel container is the initials N.Y.L.O which is once again unidentifiable, merely is estimated to be some class of New York railroad or traffic organization.

Dietz Male monarch Burn down Department

R. E. Manufacturing Company

Dietz Burn Department Lantern, circa. 1906. The Dietz Fire Department of lantern was widely used past fire department companies effectually the United states. Information technology was manufactured in two like forms, the older from featured a drop down cage. Those manufactured later on 1906 were hinged caged.

A majority of this mode of lantern were made of contumely, copper, or other soft materials. It is estimated that product of this lantern ceased in 1939.

CSA Lantern

Undetermined

The manufacturer and production of this artifact are unclear. It is estimated that this lantern is a possible replica of a Confederate States of America lantern. In that location are no manufacturer marks or patented dates. The front of the artifact has a large CSA emblem and appears to have modern screws in its product.

Sears Elgin Lantern (2)

Undetermined

Sears Elgin Lantern, circa 1939. It is estimated that this lantern was produced for the Sears company during 1939. It is unknown which company was the producer of this lantern. Sources refer to this lantern every bit existence purposed for use equally a befouled lantern.

Unidentified Lantern

Undetermined

This lantern is of an unknown manufacturer and production date. It is estimated that this artifact was used by inspectors or police force for investigative purposes. The artifact closely resembles a "Dark Lantern" which was a classification of lantern that could arrange the amount of light that is released based on the users pick. Due to concerns for the structural integrity of this artifact the interior globe and bottom cannot be shown.

Paull's No. 0 Lantern

Wheeling Stamping Company

Paull'southward No. 0 Lantern, circa. 1923. This lantern is believed to have been manufactured by the Wheeling Stamping Company, also sometimes referred to as the 'Smash City Lantern Visitor'. The company originated in 1877 Wheeling City West Virginia where it produced around 100 lanterns a 24-hour interval in the form of two variations called "Leader" lanterns. The lanterns were created entirely of raw materials available to the factory except for the globes, which were created at the Buckeye Glass Works, in Martin's Ferry Ohio.

The earth of this lantern has been replaced with a Dietz LOC-NOB Fitzall. LOC-NOB refers to the pair of ears on a Dietz lantern earth used to keep the globe from falling out when tilting the globe plate for lighting or trimming of the wick. Patented date 12-4-23

Paull's no.0 Lantern (ii)

Wheeling Stamping Company

Paull's no.0 Cold Blast Lantern, circa 1903. This lantern is believed to have been manufactured by the Wheeling Stamping Company, also sometimes referred to as the 'Nail City Lantern Company'. The company originated in 1877 Wheeling City Due west Virginia where it produced around 100 lanterns a day in the class of two variations called "Leader" lanterns. The lanterns were created entirely of raw materials available to the factory except for the globes, which were created at the Buckeye Drinking glass Works, in Martin'south Ferry Ohio.

This lantern features a patented appointment of July 30th, 1903 on the brim. On the fuel reserve is the label "Paull's" the namesake of the first president of the Wheeling Co. A.Westward. Paull.

Paull'southward no.0 Lantern (iii)

Wheeling Stamping Company

Paull's no.0 Common cold Boom Lantern, circa 1916. This lantern is believed to have been manufactured past the Wheeling Stamping Company, also sometimes referred to as the 'Blast City Lantern Visitor'. The visitor originated in 1877 Wheeling City W Virginia where it produced effectually 100 lanterns a day in the course of two variations called "Leader" lanterns. The lanterns were created entirely of raw materials available to the factory except for the globes, which were created at the Buckeye Glass Works, in Martin's Ferry Ohio.

Paull'due south no.0 Lantern (4)

Wheeling Stamping Company

Paull'southward no.0 Cold Nail Lantern, Dec 29th, 1980. This lantern is believed to have been manufactured by the Wheeling Stamping Company, also sometimes referred to as the 'Nail City Lantern Visitor'. The company originated in 1877 Wheeling City Westward Virginia where it produced around 100 lanterns a twenty-four hours in the grade of two variations called "Leader" lanterns. The lanterns were created entirely of raw materials available to the mill except for the globes, which were created at the Buckeye Glass Works, in Martin's Ferry Ohio.

Paull'due south no.0 Lantern (five)

Wheeling Stamping Company

Paull's no.0 Cold Blast Lantern, December 29th, 1980. This lantern is believed to have been manufactured by the Wheeling Stamping Company, too sometimes referred to every bit the 'Nail Metropolis Lantern Company'. The company originated in 1877 Wheeling Metropolis Due west Virginia where information technology produced around 100 lanterns a mean solar day in the class of two variations chosen "Leader" lanterns. The lanterns were created entirely of raw materials available to the factory except for the globes, which were created at the Buckeye Glass Works, in Martin's Ferry Ohio.

Wuhu Flying Crane Lantern

Wuhu Manufacturing Company

Wuhu Flight Crane Lantern, circa. 1957. It is estimated that this lantern was produced by a Chinese manufacturing company known as the Wuhu Hurricane Lantern Factory established in 1957. The company is still in operation and produces a variety of kerosene lanterns.

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