Dietz Vesta No.39 Railroad Lantern 
Cataloged as a Tubular Brakeman's Lantern 
Patent Dec.15, 1896  Feb.1st 1898
This is the first patented model version of the Dietz tubular Vesta.

http://www.railroadiana.org/lanterns/pgLanterns_DietzVesta.php

Condition  - excellent,  no rust,  pitting , or any blemishes.
One of the nicest Condition ones to have surface for sale.
Blue globe is an unmarked No.39 EB 
Brass cone appears to have been a replacement. 

** has not been oil tested **