Dressel Arlington N.J. railroad oil lantern in dark patinaed metal with a clear Corning CNX Made in U.S.A. glass globe, working wick advance, wire bail, protective cage, and Patent No. 2157081 1940s form. - Size: 6″ base diameter; 9½″ tall without handle. - Mark/Provenance: Frame marked DRESSEL ARLINGTON N.J.; clear globe embossed CNX and MADE IN U.S.A.; base marked PAT. NO. 2157081. - Date/Line info: Dressel short-globe railroad hand lantern form using the 1939 Patent No. 2157081 design, listed as 1940s VTG. - Condition: Good. Age patina, oxidation, paint loss, surface rust, soiling, and wear to metal finish; clear globe has age soiling and embossed CNX mark; wire cage and bail intact; wick advance works freely; fuel fount, burner, and oil function untested.
