Sunday, September 21, 2008

The Old Railroad Lantern


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!
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4 comments:

  1. nancy hugginsSeptember 22, 2008 at 9:58 AM

    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

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  2. DebraSeptember 22, 2008 at 1:16 PM

    How wonderful that you have his lantern- I am still trying to find more info about them.

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  3. ~SkullBlossom~September 22, 2008 at 5:51 PM

    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. :)

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  4. DebraSeptember 22, 2008 at 5:54 PM

    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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