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D&RGW Adlake-Kero #250 Lantern w/RE Corning Short Globe
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D&RGW RR Adlake Kero 250 Lantern w/ Red Etched "D&RGW RR" Short Globe
A very nice Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad lantern that has lots of tin! The frame stands 9 1/4" tall without the bail, and has been cleaned of oil & dirt, then hand polished. It is in excellent condition with lots of original tin. The frames fount holder does have a couple of dings near the bottom is embossed on the top lid "D&RGWRR, Adlake Kero 250, The Adams & Westlake Company, New York, Chicago & Phila.", with the last embossed patent date of "1923. The 3 1/4" tall red globe is etched "D&RGWRR" on one side, and "Safety First" on the other side. It is embossed with the Corning "Cnx" logo, and "Adlake Kero" on the other side. The globe is in excellent condition with a few minor outside rim flakes or chips that can not be seen when in the frame. The lantern comes with the correct Adlake #250 fount & burner that is in excellent condition and will still hold oil and burn. A very fine Colorado Railroad piece ready to light up your collection!
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$295.00
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Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Adlake-Kero #250 Lantern w/Red Etched "D&RGWRR" Corning Globe
The 3 1/4" tall red etched "D&RGWRR" globe is in very good condition, and is embossed with the Corning "Cnx" logo.
The frame is in very good condition with lots of tin! It is embossed on the top lid "D&RGWRR, Adlake Kero 250, The Adams & Westlake Company, New York, Chicago, Phila.".
The frame has been cleaned of dirt and oil and hand polished, and measures 9 1/4" tall without the bail.
On the other side of the globe it is etched "Safety First" and embossed above that "Adlake-Kero".
The globes top rim has one outside small chip that can not be seen when in the frame.
The globes bottom rim has a couple of small outside rim flakes or chips that can not be seen when in the frame.
The frames fount holder does have a couple of dings near the bottom.
The original Adlake #250 burner and fount are in excellent condition, and will still hold oil and burn.
A very fine Colorado Railroad piece ready to light up your collection!
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