Lantern Information - Do you know anything about it?

[Entropy1]

Found this the other day. Another awsome score. Paid $6.00.

Anyone know why they were made with red glass?

Or, can you guess the value of it. (other than $6, lol)

Thanks,

Entropy

 

[Denim Deb]

Didn't they use to have lanterns like that on the caboose of a train?

 

[moolie]

Red light is easier on the eyes at night--doesn't cause your pupils to dilate as much.

We put red cellophane on our flashlights when we go out to do astronomy at night--that way we can still read the star map and then not wait for our eyes to adjust as we look through the binoculars or telescope.

This lantern might have been for night time use in a barn for similar reasons.

 

[Denim Deb]

http://s91795574.onlinehome.us/pics/coldblast/Beacon GSW.jpg

Is this the same lantern?

 

[Entropy1]

Yes, that is the same one. The one I bought has never been used, in better shape then the one in the pic., but it is the same.

 

[Denim Deb]

I tried finding out what it's worth, but the only site I could find that would give a value wanted $15.00!

 

[Entropy1]

Heck a new one is Dietz is worth $30 to 40. Has to be worth at least that. I would think more, but....

 

[DianeS]

I found these:

http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-art-collectibles-ANTIQUE-LANTERN-W0QQAdIdZ349001149 - the seller is asking for $60

and http://www.canadianfavourites.com/Beacon_GSW_Lantern_Made_in_Canada_Used_p/beacon001.htm - the seller is asking $54.95

and http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-BEACON-Railroad-TRAIN-KEROSENE-Lantern-RUBY-RED-GLOBE-/370578504446?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item5648333afe - the seller is asking $79.99

That doesn't mean it's really worth that much, but maybe something in that ballpark. Hope that helps!

 

[Denim Deb]

The links didn't work for me.

 

[chickenjoe]

I found one on ebay in complete listings it sold for 24.00. either way you got a great deal. It might be a repo or restored latern because its in real good condition. One way to know if it a repo look around on it an see if it says made in japan. If it usable then in emergency it priceless.