Mll06 Piper/Adlake Trainman's Lantern - CNR

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Canadian National Piper/Adlake Trainman's Lantern is a classic hand lantern with red globe, possibly used by a trainman to protect the rear of stopped trains, or a switch or crossing tender. The top is inscribed "Hiram L. Piper Co Ltd" and "CNR" and the underside is marked "Adlake 4-61 PATENTED". The burner font is also marked "Adlake". The globe is embossed "ADLAKE KERO". The lamp is solid, with no loose or missing parts, no rust and only a few minor "dings" one might expect from normal use. It has a standard oil pot - the wick appears new and may have only been "test fired". The globe is fully intact with virtually no chipping other than one small chip on the bottom edge surface. Please examine the photos carefully. I think you will agree that this lamp is an outstanding relic of the era before radio dispatching, when "vans" brought up the rear of freight trains. That's all the descriptive data folks, but I strongly recommend that you read the following "fine print" carefully before bidding PAYMENT Unfortunately, I must collect 7% Sales Tax from my beleagured fellow New Jerseyites. AT END OF AUCTION: If you are currently high bidder on another item , I will delay sending an invoice until that auction has ended. If you are bidding or planning to bid on additional active items, do not complete checkout , but LET ME KNOW and I will hold your item for combined checkout. Otherwise, I will send you a Winner's Notice / Invoice at end of auction with a link to eBay checkout. Regardless of how you plan to pay, Please click the "Pay Now" link to indicate your method of payment. If I do not receive payment or some sort of response within 7 days of sale, I WILL file a non-payment dispute with eBay. PAYMENTS : I accept PayPal and just about anything else that will fit through an ATM slot and not bite me, even good old US currency (sent at YOUR risk). I DO NOT accept postage stamps, IOU's, livestock, live or dressed poultry, offspring regardless of birth order, or indentures of servitude. PERSONAL CHECKS : I don't mean to be rude, but I HAVE been stung once by a buyer who's check bounced. Unfortunately (for both of us), it turned out he had died! Checks must be printed with BUYER's Name and Address - THIRD PARTY CHECKS accepted from TCA members ONLY. TCA MEMBERS , write your TCA number on the check and I will ship on reciept of payment. Otherwise, shipment will be delayed up to 5 business days of receipt until the check clears. If your check bounces, and you're still alive, I will hold you responsible for the fee my bank charges. SHIPPING I consider it unethical (and just downright sneaky!) to use shipping and handling as a profit base! Due to confusion caused by the new USPS rates, I am estimating higher shipping costs then previously. This is the MAXIMUM AMOUNT, actual shipping cost may be less . If you wish to pay immediately feel free to do so - I WILL REFUND ANY EXCESS SHIPPING PAID! (International refunds in US Currency or through PayPal only.) You pay only the actual cost of shipping , plus a really low $1.00 packaging fee, $2.00 international - that money helps pay for the miles of tape I use to seal your package! Unless you request otherwise, I will specify shipping by USPS PRIORITY MAIL. You are free to choose an alternate method . INSURANCE IS REQUIRED ON ALL INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS, and on domestic items costing $100.00 or more. OUTSIDE USA - I will ship anyw that USPS allows, but the buyer is responsible for ALL shipping costs, customs fees, etc. You should check your local customs regulations ! Some countries charge significantly different duties for "toys" versus "scale models". I will also declare all items as "Used Goods". I am also willing to reduce the declared value in keeping with "market value", but I WILL NOT declare any item a gift! First Class International : Formerly called "Surface Mail", is available on shipments of 4 lbs or less to Europe... read more

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