Vintage Burlington Route Dressel Railroad Lantern Red Globe Short Globe CB&Q For Sale

Up for sale is an authentic, vintage Dressel short-globe railroad lantern, explicitly stamped for the **Burlington Route** (Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad / CB&Q). The top lid features clear, legible embossed stampings reading: **\"DRESSEL / ARLINGTON N.J.\"** and **\"BURLINGTON\"**.**Details & Features:**- **Manufacturer:** Dressel Railway Lamp Works (Arlington, New Jersey)- **Railroad Line:** Burlington Route (CB&Q)- **Globe:** Includes a vibrant ruby-red short glass globe. The glass is unmarked/unbranded, which is highly common for replacement globes used during its active service era. - **Frame:** Rugged, round-bodied wire-guard frame with a strong metal carry handle.- **Burner Assembly:** The internal kerosene fount/pot is intact, and the original fabric wick is still present inside the burner.**Condition Report:**- **Frame/Metal:** Shows a beautiful, honest antique patina with standard surface wear, light oxidation, and pitting consistent with authentic railroad use. No structural breaks or broken frame wires.- **Glass Globe:** The red glass is completely intact with no cracks or major damage. May show minor edge roughness along the top or bottom rims from seating in the cage, which is typical of its age.- **Internal Burner Pot:** The fuel pot and burner unit remain seated in the base, complete with the wick. Please view all high-resolution photos carefully as they serve as the primary indicator of visual condition. The lantern is being sold as-found, uncleaned to preserve its historical look. **Shipping:** Will be carefully padded with ample bubble wrap and shipped securely in a heavy-duty box to ensure safe arrival.