1890s BRASS SKATER'S LANTERN WITH AMETHYST GLASS GLOBE & BRASS DIETZ BURNER NICE

Description: This is an antique 1890s original solid brass skater's lantern or child's kerosene lamp with natural amethyst glass globe, brass tank, brass DIETZ marked burner and brass vented top with original carrying handle also made of brass! ....... 7 1/4"tall (11 1/2"to top of handle).....Brass tank has hand soldered tin bottom....brass burner is marked DEITZ ....vented around the outer ring of burner.... Amethyst glass globe has no embossing ...it is the actual permanent amethyst color of the glass itself; not stained or flashed.....globe is 4"tall....ground threaded top and ground threaded bottom. ....The vented screw on top is also solid brass ....Excellent shiny nice condition with no dents or damage. One small minor dent on brass tank. Original handle is also brass and perfect. This wonderful antique skater's lantern was probably used by some kid or adult on night trips to the outhouse! Many young people would go ice skating in the winter, often in the evening, so a "skater's lantern" like this would have been vital to finding their way back home.This is one of the finest skater's lanterns I've seen!.....guaranteed all original and over 125 years old ...THIS IS A FIXED PRICE LAMP FOR SALE IN MY STORE..... Always a full money back guarantee if you are not happy with any of my items. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. We are happy to accept most forms of payment including paypal. Thank you for your business....your friendly fellow collector, Digger Dave Beeler....We stand proudly in support of our military men and women and their families.

Price: 360 USD

Location: Hillsboro, Illinois

End Time: 2024-09-27T02:10:45.000Z

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