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A VERY RARE UNION PACIFIC TALL CAST BLUE GLOBE LANTERN

7: A VERY RARE UNION PACIFIC TALL CAST BLUE GLOBE LANTERN

An exceptionally rare example thought to be the only known example in this color with UNION PACIFIC lettering in this style, The wire frame with flat verticals and embossed maker's mark of ''THE BUCK'' M.M. BUCK & CO ST. LOUIS on the cap, embossed railroad marking of UNION PACIFIC on the shoulder, correct twist-off font that appears original; rare tall, extended lip blue glass globe with cast lettering of UNION PACIFIC in relief within rectangular panel.
Very good original condition, nice overall patina with 50% original tinning, repair to one upright where it joins the font container, tear at one upright where it joins th font container, very good condition overall. The globe is in very good condition, noting a flake from the ground area of the bottom edge, there are no other chips, cracks, repairs or issues of heavy wear.
$500 - $50,000

A 50-Year Railroadiana Collection

Saturday, March 20th 2021


SOLD - $42,000

Sold Price does not include Buyer's Premium