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    Posted 8 years ago

    Vic07
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    I found this lamp at a garage sale. It is 12" high (includes the ring on top) and 5 1/2 " on the sides. The glass is blue and it has vents around the neck and on one of the side bottoms. It is made of metal and is heavy. I can't tell if it is heavy because of the metal or because of the thick blue glass...probably the glass. It is a very worn green color. Could the train have been green? I don't know if it is a kerosene or oil lamp. Is it a caboose lamp? About how old is it? Thanks for your help.

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    1. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 8 years ago
      Looks like a boat position light. Don't know what a blue light would be for ? Sure it's not green ?
    2. SpiritBear, 8 years ago
      It is for a boat.
    3. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 8 years ago
      Yeah, but blue ? Must show as green with a light behind it.
    4. SpiritBear, 8 years ago
      I think I've seen a blue one before.
    5. Vic07, 8 years ago
      The blue light for railroads acts a warning that something is going on with repair, or something else. There are strict rules governing the blue light usage on railroads. That's why I thought this lantern was with the railroad. With a flashlight inside, the glass shows a blue light. Definitely not any other color. No blue lights on a boat, I'm told. I, also, originally thought it was a boat light. But, boats are green, red and white. I've looked online for awhile now and can't find this lamp. SpiritBear...Where have you see this lantern before?
    6. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 8 years ago
      Since the construction is virtually identical, it makes sense that boat & train lamps be made by the same manufacturers.
    7. Vic07, 8 years ago
      Good point blunderbuss2. Thank you.

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