MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD LANTERN Clear Cast MP Lantern Globe

Offered is a vintage piece of American Railroad History , a Missouri Pacific Bellbottom Railroad Lantern , embossed on the bell MOPAC , the railroads nickname. The lantern frame is a Handlan-Buck, double wire guard, twist off bellbottom. The frame is in excellent condition; clean metal, nice chocolate brown patina with tin showing through, stands straight and has no extra holes drilled, major dents, bent, broken or missing parts. It has the correct Handlan-Buck threaded twist off bell and brass E. The fount and burner are in working condition and would hold fuel and burn if desired.

The burner takes a 5/8 flat wick, which easily moves up and down when the adjuster is turned. The lantern globe is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, scratches, or cloudiness. The globe has a light Vaseline tint and some minor casting flaws, bubbles, and swirls, consistent with an early globe.

As with any globe that saw railroad service, there may be some minor chipping or staining on the rims which will not show when the globe is seated in the frame. The Missouri Pacific was originally part of the Atlantic & Pacific prior to 1876.

It existed from 1876 until 1997 when it became part of the Union Pacific which continues to operate many portions of the MP today. Be sure to view all photographs closely as they are part of the item description. The item "MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD LANTERN Clear Cast MP Lantern Globe" is in sale since Sunday, July 11, 2021. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Transportation\Railroadiana & Trains\Hardware\Lanterns & Lamps".

The seller is "rrcollectionconnection" and is located in Acton, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

Featured Refinements: Lantern Globe
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Brand: Handlan-Buck