#1966 • M.M. Buck & Co. "The Buck" Illinois Central Railroad Lantern W/ Clear Cast Globe

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

High bid $225.00

Status: Sold

M.M. Buck & Co. "The Buck" Illinois Central Railroad Lantern W/ Clear Cast Globe M.M. Buck & Co. "The Buck" lantern with ICRR embossed in serif font on the shoulder and cast on the clear globe. Latest patent date embossed on the chimney top reads Sept. 24, '89. Double-wire guard body is in good shape, with some mild surface rust, a detached globe retainer spring, and somethin cracks in the lid near the embossed ICRR. Burner pot and fount are present, but fount is missing its wick raiser. Tall clear globe has a faint Kopp mark near the top edge, ICRR cast on the front and SAFETY FIRST etched on the back. Globe has some very mild chipping at the rims. Please see photos for best description.