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1909 D&RGRR A&W Red Etched Tall Globe Lantern
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Denver & Rio Grande Railroad 1909 Adams & Westlake Lantern w/ Red Etched "D&RG" Tall MacBeth Evans Globe
Here is your chance to own a very nice D&RG Railroad double wire guard lantern that is sure to please! The frame stands 10 1/4" tall without the bail, and has only been cleaned of oil & dirt. It is in excellent condition with lots of original tin. Very straight! It is embossed on the top lid "D&RGRR, The Adams & Westlake Company, Chicago, New York", with the last Patent date of "Jan. 26, 1909". The 5 3/8" tall red MacBeth Evans globe is etched "D&RG" on one side, and "Safety First" on the other side. The globe is cast near the top "M E G Co, 18", which stands for MacBeth Evans Glass Company. The globe is in excellent condition with only two very small inside top rim flea bites. Very minor, but must be mentioned for accuracy (See picture #8). The lantern comes with the correct Adlake fount & burner. The burner is stamped "Adlake, Apr. 1909". It will still hold oil and burn. This rare D&RG Railroad lantern is sure to please any Colorado rail fan!
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Denver & Rio Grande Railroad 1909 Adams & Westlake Lantern w/ Red Etched "D&RG" Tall MacBeth Evans Globe
Not too often will you see a nice double wire guard D&RGRR lantern with a tall marked red globe!
The 5 3/8" tall red MacBeth Evans globe is etched "D&RG" on one side, and "Safety First" on the other side.
The frame is embossed on the top lid "D&RGRR, The Adams & Westlake Company, Chicago, New York", with the last Patent date of "Jan. 26, 1909".
The frame stands 10 1/4" tall without the bail, and has only been cleaned of oil & dirt. It is in excellent condition with lots of original tin.
On the reverse side of the globe it is etched "Safety First".
The globe is cast near the top "M E G Co, 18", which stands for MacBeth Evans Glass Company. The globe is in excellent condition with only two very minor inside top rim flea bites.
The lantern comes with the correct Adlake fount & burner. The burner is stamped "Adlake, Apr. 1909". It will still hold oil & burn.
Bottom view of the lantern frame is 100% solid, no rust or pin holes.
This rare D&RG Railroad lantern is sure to please any Colorado rail fan! Sooooo,...All Aboard!
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