Southern Pacific Railroad Tall Switch Lantern!!

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FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION THE FOLLOWING IS AVAILABLE:SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD "S.P.CO. " EMBOSSED ADLAKE SWITCH LANTERNCOLLECTORS ITEM #L11DESCRIPTION : Top of lantern stamped "The Adlake Non Sweating Lamp Chicago" Below that is Stamped "S.P.CO.". Nothing stamped on the bottom. 2 Amber and 2 Green Glass Lenses. Burner has no writing. Glass Flame Protector has the PYREX logo and is in excellent shape. Fount is stamped; "Use Kerosene Oil Only - The Adams & Westlake Company - New York-Philadelphia-Chicago". Wick moves up and down like it should. Handle is straight.CONDITION: USED; VERY OLD, Authentic, Original, AND IN VERY GOOD SHAPE OVERALL FOR ITS AGE. NO ROT and LENSES HAVE NO CRACKS.DIMENSIONS: 15" Tall x 8" at the widest part NOT INCLUDING HANDLE HEIGHT. Item is heavy at 8-1/2 lbs by itself!PICTURES : A picture says a thousand words, so please view all photographs carefully to evaluate overall condition.OWNERS NOTE: All railroad collectibles are from my own personal railroad collection stored in a smoke free environment. I am downsizing due to space limitations. You may want to list me in your favorites as I intend to sell a few collectibles over a long period of time. Some pieces have history behind them, which I will be noted in the auction. I do not collect fake or junk pieces nor do I sell them. These are all genuine old, authentic read more