#1540 • Pair of Dietz Vesta Boston and Maine Railroad Lanterns

Part of January 2026 Railroadiana - Day 1 (live auction by Rail & Road Auctions)

High bid $90.00

Status: Sold

Pair of Dietz Vesta Boston and Maine Railroad Lanterns Two Dietz Vestas, each with Boston & Maine embossed on the shoulder. One of the two lanterns has a wrapped bale, a slightly cockeyed chimney, and a dented support arm. The other lantern is in good shape with a little surface rust on the top of the chimney and a metal tag under the lid marked DCM. Both lanterns have their burner pots and founts. The wrapped bale lantern has a clear globe with some moderate chipping along the rims. The other lantern has a blue CNX globe with a Corning Tested sticker on one side and very little chipping along the rims.