#1970 • Armspear Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Lantern With Clear Cast Globe

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

High bid $110.00

Status: Sold

Armspear Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Lantern With Clear Cast Globe Armspear lantern with P & R RR embossed on the shoulder and P & R Ry cast on the globe. Latest patent date stamped on the chimney top reads Oct. 22 '89. Double-wire guard body is in good shape, with some moderate pitting on the bottom wire and some mild pitting along the flat verticals. Burner pot is present; fount is missing. The tall clear CNX globe has P& R Ry cast in a rounded end panel on the front and is marked P above the CNX logo. Very mild chipping on the bottom edge, more usual mild chipping at the top.