COLORADO & SOUTHERN RAILWAY

Item # 12926

The origins of this lantern come from the beginning of the "Colorado Road". This 1895 patent Adams & Westlake tin top bell bottom frame is in wonderful original condition. Big bold C&SRy embossed on the lid in letters that reach out and grab you! The frame and original pot have a mix of dark patina and tinning showing underneath. Such a great frame from that turn of the century era.

The globe is a classic Corning Cnx hallmarked globe in red and shows no damage, either chips or cracks. Beautiful and original in every way. Superior condition. Don't miss this opportunity at a lantern from the Narrow Gauge Era.

PRICE: $460.00

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LOS ANGELES & SALT LAKE RAILROAD

Item # 12924

LA&SLRR embossed on the lid of this Adlake 1913 Reliable wire bottom frame. This lantern is beautifully cleaned and shows a slight repair on the top dome which was nicely and professionally done. The lantern is completely with original pot and burner in excellent functional condition. Very nice frame and hard to find in any condition.

The globe is an original Corning Cnx hallmarked red globe in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Perfect match for the frame until one of those illusive SLR cast globes comes along.

PRICE: $275.00

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DENVER & SALT LAKE RAILROAD

Item # 12923

D&SLRR embossed on the lid of this Adlake 1913 Reliable model frame. Nice darkish patina on the lid with a fully tinned cage and lower. Original pot and burner intact and in excellent condition. D&SL frames are really hard to find and this one is in nicely above average condition.

The globe is an original Corning Cnx hallmarked amber globe with no RR marking. Chip and crack free, this color is a beautiful medium amber color that really makes this frame pop. Great eye appeal and from a desirable Colorado road.

PRICE: $485.00

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ATCHISON TOPEKA & SANTA FE RAILWAY

Item # 12922

This Adlake model 1913 Reliable bell bottom frame is in beautiful condition having been cleaned long ago. It retains a nice lid patina that is a greyish green along with plenty of original tin on the cage and bell. SANTA FE embossed on the bell, just great lantern. Has an Adlake 250 pot and burner but appears to have been with the frame for a while.

The globe is a clear cast circle cross logo globe with big Santa Fe embossing across the middle. The globe is a good strike and is flawless from a chip and crack perspective, shows age and use but no problems of any kind. Super set.

PRICE: $320.00

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FREMONT ELKHORN & MISSOURI VALLEY RAILROAD

Item # 12897

FE&MVRR on the lid of this 1882 patent A&W tin top bell bottom lantern. Some light pitting but rust free and very nice condition overall. Beautiful lettering and fully complete and original. These 82 frames are ridiculously hard to find with only a few known this old to exist.

The globe is a clear extended base unmarked globe that is turning purple with age. Very nice compliment to the frame until a marked globe comes along to complete the set.

PRICE: $1,450.00

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ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD

Item # 12894

Adams & Westlake patent 1889 wire bottom frame with large letters ICRR on the lid. This lantern has such a nice patina and no rust or pitting. All tight solder joints and no missing parts. Lid latch was resoldered at some point. The pot is a CT Ham but fits and matches patina so may have been with the lantern quite a while. Great early frame.

The globe is an 1890's clear cast extended base large serif letter globe cast ICRR. Just an unbelievably strong casting that you can see from across the room. Great lantern all around sure to please.

PRICE: $210.00

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NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD

Item # 12798

Adams & Westlake patent 1897 wire bottom frame with large letters NPRR on the lid. This lantern is super clean and beautiful with a lot of original tinning and all correct and original parts. Twist off pot is in excellent working order. This frame is way above average condition and sure to please.

The globe is an 1890's red flashed cast extended base globe marked NPRR in serif lettering inside a rectangular panel. The globe is flawless with only very minor chips on the rims. Nice cast lettering and a beautiful color. This is one of those lanterns that just doesn't come up for sale very often. Don't miss out!

PRICE: $1,250.00

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BURLINGTON CEDAR RAPIDS & NORTHERN

Item # 12772

Adams & Westlake patent 1889 ADAMS frame marked BCR&N in large letters on the lid. This rare frame is in excellent original condition with no pitting and smooth surface that is uncleaned and untouched. As with most 89's there are a couple of loose solder joints but not bad. There is one dent and minor separation at the top of the globe seat that is an easy fix. The fuel font is from a model 1897 but good fit and the patina matches so it appears to have been there a long time.

The globe is a clear etched free blown 5 3/8" extended base globe marked CRI&PRR in big letters. one tiny chip out of the extended base keeps it from being perfect. Super nice etching. You'll search a long time to find another BCR&N lantern for sale these days. One this nice is sure to command a lot of attention.

PRICE: $965.00

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St. LOUIS & SAN FRANCISCO RAILWAY

Item # 12765

FRISCO in large letters on the lid of this Handlan round top tall globe lantern. The frame has nice dark uncleaned patina overall with some mild spots of surface rust. Excellent original condition overall. No issues with the fuel font or font cup. There is some rust on the bottom and sides of the pot but no pin holes at all. Dark rust spots look like holes but all is solid.

The globe in this frame is a melon style globe with a beautiful large etching of the coon skin logo with FRISCO in the center. Great globe with one minor surface chip still tight to the bottom lip of the globe seen in the last photo. A great pair with catchy eye appeal.

PRICE: $165.00

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CHICAGO St. PAUL MINNEAPOLIS & OMAHA RAILWAY

Item # 12607

CSTPM&ORY embossed on the lid of this Adlake model 1913 Reliable frame. Double wire guard and 100% original tinning on this beautiful rust free frame. Some old gold paint on retainer. The only fault found is what appears to be a repair of a hole or blemish. Original fount and burner in fine working order.

The globe is a super clear cast THE NORTHWESTERN LINE logo corning globe with Safety First cast on the reverse. Very nice fully defined cast lettering on the logo, better than average and no large chips and no other damage. Great set hard to find this nice.

PRICE: $275.00

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