Colorado & Southern tall globe railroad lantern clear
Item: Colorado & Southern tall globe railroad lantern clear cast globe C&SRy by Star
Price: $2,939.98
Bids: 11
Date: Nov 07, 2011
Auction: Ebay
Seller: steamwhistles
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Description and Images By: steamwhistles
Fresh out of the attic is this rare Colorado & Southern Railway tall globe lantern. It has not been cleaned, just wiped down with some Windex. No damage. Just a tiny tap on the edge of the smoke dome. Lots of tin, though Star Headlight Company (marked on top of smoke dome) did not heavily plate their products. The pictures tell the tale. Marked boldly on the lid C&SRy, and a clear cast globe with screaming letters. Previous owner told me he’d owned the lantern 40 years. Globe is really nice, study photos. Extended base globe is a two piece mold. No scratches or frosting. Lantern seems to have been lit once in its life. The burner retains its original brass luster. Frame is straight, no heavy rust or pin holes, just a little browning on the smoke dome. Great overall appearance and not overcleaned like some railroad lanterns.