#1974 • Armspear Chicago Great Western Railway Railroad Lantern W/ Clear Cast Globe

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

High bid $275.00

Status: Sold

Armspear Chicago Great Western Railway Railroad Lantern W/ Clear Cast Globe Armspear lantern with CGW RY embossed on the shoulder and cast on the clear globe. Latest patent date stamped on the chimney top reads Oct. 22 ' 89. Double-wire guard body is in good condition; the bottom wire is missing a metal wrap to cover the disconnected ends. Burner pot and fount are present. The 5 3/8" tall clear globe has CGW Ry cast in a rectangular panel on the front. Globe is marked CNX but the rims are very clean with almost no chipping. Please see photos for best description.