#6380 • William Porter's Sons Brass Top Bell Bottom Lantern

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

High bid $75.00

Status: Sold

Brass top bell bottom lantern stamped on the shoulder with Wm. Porter's Sons'. Patent date stamped below the maker reads Apr. 23 '67. Lantern lid is detached from the rest of the frame, the top wire guard is detached from the frame the bottom wire guard is attached by one joint, and the bell bottom has two long shallow rust holes along the outer edge. Burner pot is present, fount is missing. The tall blue globe measures 4 3/4" tall by roughly 4 1/4" diameter, has no maker's mark, and is mildly chipped / worn at both ends. Please see photos for best description.