ADLAKE SWITCHMAN'S LANTERN LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD WithWEIGHTED BASE & CLEAR GLOBE

This ADLAKE Switchman's Lantern for the Lehigh Valley Railroad is a vintage piece of railroadiana and train collectible. Manufactured by THE ADAMS & WESTLAKE "ADLAKE" CO. In the United States, this lantern features a weighted base for stability and a clear globe for illumination. Perfect for collectors or enthusiasts of transportation memorabilia, this lantern is a unique addition to any collection.

Quoting from "Lanterns that Lit the World" by Anthony Hobson 1991 Adlake lanterns were extremely utilitarian rather than similar in their styles with the exception of hand lanterns usually lacked the grace and variety of lanterns made by manufacturers with a broader market focus. Adlake lanterns aimed at strength and durability. They were as a rule larger and heavier than those made by other manufacturers. Their hand lanterns were the standard 10 to 15' High. They were dead-flame lanterns and burned signal oil or kerosene.

Adlake lanterns range from RARE to VERY RARE. Around 1890 the lantern markings changed from "Adams & Westlake" to "Adlake" hand lanterns No. They were used by railroad guards to signal. This lantern dated back from 1905 to the1930's. This weighted lantern is considered RARE as it was not even mentioned in the "Lanterns that Lit the World" book in any of the 231 pages. This is why it command a higher price because of its uniqueness. This lantern measures 15 tall from the the of the hoop handle ao the base of the lantern.

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