Antique railroad lanterns, Erie RR, AT&SF RR.

By trooper4, 27 February, 2010
Description

One red globe lantern, "E" in diamond border on top of lantern. E.R.R. etched on red globe on side. One clear globe lantern, AT&SF (Atchinson Topeka & Santa Fe RR) inprinted on clear globe on side. The Erie lantern is circa. 1895 to unknown. The AT&SF lantern is circa. 1868 to approx. 1911. Other than a little rust, the lamps are in good shape and still operable. Kerosene fuel source.

Category
Lamps and Chandeliers
Medium
Steel, Glass
Distinguishing marks
"E" on top of red lantern in diamond border. E.R.R. etched on glass of red lantern. AT&SF in glass of clear lantern.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
4 inch width, by 8 inch height.
Date Period
Erie RR lamp- 1895 to ??. AT&SF RR lamp- 1868 to 1911?
Weight
3 lbs.
History
My grandfather obtain these from unknown source, probably in the 1960's. When he passed away, I inherited the lanterns in 1995.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
NA, Inherited from grandfather
For Sale?
No
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