Copper and tin. Appears to have been a candle light, although if it was kerosene, the burner is missing.
Antique 1900s Dietz Square Top ACME Inspector Railroad Lantern Red Glass Shade
Antique 1900s The Adams And Westlake Company Burlington Route Red Globe Lantern
Antique 1900s Handlan St. Louis Metal Mold Railroad Lantern Oil Lamp Torch #2000
Antique 1900s Adlake Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Embossed Globe Lantern P&LE
Antique Railroad Copper Lantern Train Conductor Kerosene Oil Lamp Lighting Decor
Vintage #4 Copper Tip Wood Handle Soldering Iron,, 17" Long Heavy Copper Antique