7.23.26 JULY ANTIQUE & GLASS AUCTION

HANDLAN STEEL CABOOSE LAMP, C.1865

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Description

Attributed to the Handlan-Buck Manufacturing Company of St. Louis, this railway caboose lamp features a spherical steel font and cast-metal wall bracket. The brass burner is fitted with a Naugatuck flame spreader inscribed with patent dates for September 19, 1859, and April 1, 1863.


Condition report:

Heavy surface oxidation, pitting, and rust throughout; missing the original glass chimney and protective cage.