When I brought this home from my mom's house I sat it on my pie safe. Only a few days ago did I read the writing on the base of the lantern.
It says No2 Cold Blast C. T. Ham Manufacturing Co. Rochester, NY
I decided to see if I could tell how old the lantern was. I have not yet discovered it actual age but did find out that C.T Ham sold it's lantern company in 1915 making this a lantern that could be close to 100 years old! I am excited!
4 comments:
My Grandfather worked on the RR and I have his lantern and I have never checked the bottom. I will do that today..thank you for the info about your lantern..It does look just like mine :)
Nancy
How wonderful that you have his lantern- I am still trying to find more info about them.
Girls, hang onto those laterns. RR lanterns are worth tons of money! Plus the historic value!!! So glad your lantern has such a nice home. :)
Thanks Skullblosom- I am thrilled to have it! It would be nice if it were worth some money- hang on to it for as long as I can & maybe value will go up!
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