One of several featured pieces in this sale! This is a Erie Railroad C T Ham #39 railroad lantern. ERIE R R is cast onto the rim of the lantern in large bold letters. The globe is a super-rare clear cast extended base globe with the ERIE diamond logo cast in large size and bold ERIE letters. Is an excellent bold cast. Correct fount and brass burner, both in fine shape. Fount is a twist-off variety that goes on and off easily. Patent date shows as December 26, 1893. Excellent tinware on this lantern! Some very light pitting on the lid due to the quality of the steel used for the tops, which is well-known and common for the era, but outstanding original metal throughout, with no fillers or modifications. Erie RR fans will definitely want to add this uber-rare piece to their collection! Another piece from the Matthews collection.

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11 x 7 x 7 in