Dietz Standard 39 Lantern

[theyet-e]

I picked this up the other day because it looked 'neat', but I know nothing about lanterns so I thought I would post it on here in case someone has an idea when it was made and a value for it. The top reads "Dietz Standard 39 New York U.S.A." and the globe is stamped OSL. Any info would be much appreciated!

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Agony and Death on a Gold Rush Steamer: The Disastrous Sinking of the Side-Wheeler Yankee Blade - Grab it through Amazon!

[diggummup]

Looks like a switchman or brakeman's lantern. The holes in the top are not original, nor is the paint. The OSL stands for Oregon Short Line, I believe. There should be some more marks on it under the patent dates to help determine the exact date of manufacture . I found this info. to help you out-


To determine the month and year of manufacture on most Dietz lanterns made between 1915 and 1956, look at the "M" or "S" production date located under the patent dates, usually located on the upper part of the air tube to the right of the fuel cap, or on the center air tube on Hot Blast lanterns. (Do not confuse the "M" or "S" production dates with a patent date when looking at a Dietz Lantern.) "M" denotes Dietz New York City "Main" Factory #1, while "S" denotes Dietz Syracuse Factory #2, which is followed by the month and year of production. Stamping Patent and Production dates into Dietz lanterns was abandoned in 1956, coinciding with the establishment of the Hong Kong factory. (i.e. "S-6-41" stands for Syracuse Factory #2, June of 1941, "M-1-25" stands for New York City Factory #1, January 1925.) Note: Lantern production ceased in the New York City "M" Factory #1 in 1931.


And here is some more info.- Dietz Tall-Globe Lanterns - Railroadiana Online

 

[theyet-e]

Thanks a bunch for the info! Sorry I didn't respond sooner. I figured the paint on it isn't original as it has pretty much glued everything together, but it is still a neat looking piece.