Vtg Adlake Reliable Railroad Lantern CM&StP Ry Milwaukee Road Etched Globe Lamp

Vtg Adlake "Reliable" Railroad Lantern - CM&StP Ry (Milwaukee Road) - Electrified Accent Lamp. Up for sale is an authentic Adams & Westlake (Adlake) Reliable tall-globe railroad lantern originally used by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. The lantern has been professionally converted into a unique electric accent lamp while retaining its original railroad character.

It is fitted with a vintage Rodale Bakelite inline switch, matching vintage plug, and includes a neon flicker-flame bulb that recreates the warm appearance of an original oil flame. Railroad: Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway (CM&StP Ry / Milwaukee Road). Top cap stamped: The Adams & Westlake Co. Adlake Reliable New York Chicago Phila.

Patent dates include January 21, 1913. Original clear tall globe with etched "M & St P Ry" script. Converted for household electrical use. Vintage Rodale Bakelite inline thumb switch Cat. Ready to plug in and display.

The metal frame retains a beautiful natural aged patina with light oxidation and expected wear from decades of service. The stamped markings remain crisp and highly legible. The etched globe is original and free of major chips or cracks. The vintage wiring, Bakelite switch, and plug are intact and functioning at the time of listing. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description. A wonderful display piece for collectors of railroadiana, Milwaukee Road memorabilia, industrial décor, or early American transportation history.

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