NPRy - Northern Pacific Railway 1889 Armspear Lantern with Clear Cast NPRR Globe For Sale

This 1889 NPRy, Armspear Manufacturing Company frame is in very good condition with only one small ding on top. It comes with a clear medium cast \"N.P.R.R.\" in a square edge rectangular panel 5 3/8\" Corning Mfg. tall globe. The globe is in very good condition, with some slight cloudiness from years of use, and it has two very tiny flea bites on the bottom rim. Hard to see, but must be mentioned for accuracy. There is a light cast \"Cnx\" Corning logo on the other side of the globe at the top. Embossed on the top lid of the frame is \"N.P.Ry, Armspear Man\'F\'G Co., New York\" Also stamped on the lid are four patent dates, with the last one being Oct. 22, 89\". Stamped on the lower portion of the lid is the number \"34082\". The frame has been painted silver, and the frame shows smooth metal underneath the paint, no pitting. It stand 10 1/4\" tall without the bail. The lantern comes with a twist off font that is stamped on the latch \"Pat\'d May 31, 1913, Aug. 19, 1913\". There appears to have been a solder repair on the bottom of the font, so it will hold oil. This lantern would be a great addition to your collection!