Unknown maker to this very unusual designed lantern Technically a dead flame but uses a tubular hotblast globe. Commonly used these globes in the economy flip cap or screw cap era of lanterns in the 1880s . These were made to compete against the newer tubulars at low cost. Lantern features a No.1 brass Callendar burner hallmarked Hayden , Booth, & Holmes on the thumbwheel. Tilt back design with the globe plate , and top cap being solid brass . Condition - very good , with a dark oiled patina over clean smooth tin. No heavy rusting or pitting present. Tilt and latch operates smoothly. No visible condition issues present. ** has not been oil tested **
Unusual Tilt back dead flame ( tin & brass) unknown maker
SKU: DFTILTUKN
$575.00Price