Antique Car Lanterns History

Antique 4-way CPR 1902 HLP M caboose lantern made by Hiram L.

Antique car lanterns history. Portable acetylene gas lamps worn on the hat or carried by hand were widely used in mining in the early twentieth century. Jack-o-lantern has referred to carved pumpkin lanterns since the 19th century but earlier than that the term was used to refer to night watchmen using a generic or unspecified name such as Jack The connection between pumpkins and this origin is unclear though possibly relating to Celtic traditions of carving turnips or to young people using carved pumpkins for pranks and. These lamps are in good original condition and still have their wick burners.

Carbide lamps or acetylene gas lamps are simple lamps that produce and burn acetylene which is created by the reaction of calcium carbide with water. These were most popular from the time of the Civil War to a few decades afterward. When someone tells me they have an Adams and Westlake Adams model on the lantern there are at least 32 different variations before considering different railroad markings globe colors or various patent dates found on different pieces of the lantern.

NW Ry is stamped on the brim of the chimney cap and the initials NW Ry embossed in raised letters on the globe. They are still employed by cavers hunters and cataphiles. The Tradition Shines On.

Fixed-globe lanterns represent the earliest category of antique railroad lanterns. Antique Candle Lantern Triangular Folding Lamp Mica Windows Camping Parade Skating Unknown Maker circa 1880-1900 Folds flat spring loaded candle tube serves as handle. Keyless entry make yourself comfortable click sound system comes on ding traffic reports straight to your phone.

Models after 1914 had a square and flat handle re-enforced side tube design and supports were added from the side tubes to the font. This lantern has the re-enforced side tubes the supports to the font but has the earlier rounded handle. As we have mentioned several times antique railroad lanterns can be a lot of money.

The short globe lantern replaced the tall globe lantern. Edwardian Pair of Brass CARRIAGE LAMPS circa 1905. For sale is a handsome looking Armspear made NW Ry oil lantern.