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Star Head LIght & Lantern Railroad Lantern

Description

 contacted Star Head Light & Lantern & this is what they said, "That lantern you had was used in the early 1900's as a trainman lantern. It's an old kerosene lantern. They used them to read car numbers on the side of the car. There are not many of these lanterns still around so I would hold onto it."  

If for some reason, you cannot see the pictures, they are at this website: https://picasaweb.google.com/home?tab=mq

Category Lamps and Chandeliers
Medium metal
Distinguishing marks Star Head Light & Lantern, Rochester, NY USA (back of lantern) theres also markings on the glass
Condition Good
Date Period 1900s
History My mother in law has has it for years, she's currently in declining health & we are downsizing.
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