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1917 Grether Fire Equipment Co. lantern

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    Posted 7 years ago

    flashlarue
    (272 items)

    A rare Grether lantern with a cast aluminum body patented August 21, 1917. This is a very early example with the two brass plates on the top and the original push/pull switch on the front. With the batteries inside the lantern weighs over five pounds. The only thing missing is the leather carrying strap. Does anyone have any further information on these lanterns?

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    1. cindyjune cindyjune, 7 years ago
      Very cool and interesting!
    2. cindyjune cindyjune, 7 years ago
      I googled Grether Fire Lantern and saw many similar to yours.

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