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Dietz Fire Department Lantern, circa. 1906-1939, retaining an oLd, probably original black painted surface. Good working order. Original top swing handle and hanging hook. Embossed “DIETZ” in oval, makers label on front of top and punched the number “3” to the side. To the right is engraved “PATENTED AUG. 27- O7.” Also, the lantern is embossed “DIETZ” and “KING” on the front and “FIRE DEPT” on the backside of the top of the fluid container. The original glass globe is stamped “C11.”
The Dietz Fire Department lantern was widely used by fire department companies around the United States. It was manufactured in two similar forms, the older from featured a drop down cage. Those manufactured after 1906 were hinged caged.
Lantern Type- Utility Lantern Globe Type- Tall Globe Material Type- Tin
Height- 14 1/2 inches
Height with handle extended- 19 inches
Width- 8 inches
A majority of this style of lantern were made of brass, copper, or other soft materials.
It is estimated that production of this lantern ceased in 1939.
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