#1936 • Dressel Railway Lamp Works Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Lantern with Clear Cast Globe

Part of January 2026 Railroadiana - Day 2 (live auction by Rail & Road Auctions)

High bid $100.00

Status: Sold

Dressel Railway Lamp Works Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Lantern with Clear Cast Globe A Dressel Railway Lamp Works lantern with P&R RY embossed on the shoulder and P&R RY cast on the clear globe inside. Railroadiana Online suggests this was actually made by C.T. Ham, despite the embossing on the top of the chimney. The lantern has a few holes in the lid around the edge of the embossed letters. Otherwise the lantern is in good condition with no dents and very little rust. The burner pot and fount are present. The tall clear extended base globe has no visible maker's mark and has P& R RY cast in serif font in a rectangular panel on the front. There is a crack running the height of the globe on the back, plus the usual bit of chipping around the rims. Please see photos for best description.