EARLY ADAMS & WESTLAKE RAILROAD STYLE LANTERN PRESENTED TO CAPT. F. VILLIERS.

EARLY ADAMS & WESTLAKE RAILROAD STYLE LANTERN PRESENTED TO CAPT. F. VILLIERS. An early patent railroad type lantern with a screw out burner and reservoir, marked on the bottom “Adams & Westlake/Mfg. Co./Pat. Apr. 26-64/Chicago, Ill.” within an oval cartouche. The lantern has a clear glass globe beautifully etched “Capt. F. Villiers” in old English script having a spray of flowers above and below the presentation. The lantern is made of nickel-plated brass standing 10-1/4” high with a semicircular bale handle, a brass wire cage with horizontal band, screw-in oil reservoir and wick. Preliminary internet research did not turn up a listing for this officer, however some in depth work on this unusual name should prove to be productive. This railroad style lantern represents a very early type that could have been used during the Civil War. Perhaps this officer had a military connection with the railroad. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal surface is dusty and lightly oxidized. Lantern is in A+ condition. Globe is perfect. 4-57330 CW80 (500-800)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3484	$690.00	EARLY ADAMS & WESTLAKE RAILROAD STYLE LANTERN PRESENTED TO CAPT. F. VILLIERS. An early patent railroad type lantern with a screw out burner and reservoir, marked on the bottom “Adams & Westlake/Mfg. Co./Pat. Apr. 26-64/Chicago, Ill.” within an oval cartouche. The lantern has a clear glass globe beautifully etched “Capt. F. Villiers” in old English script having a spray of flowers above and below the presentation. The lantern is made of nickel-plated brass standing 10-1/4” high with a semicircular bale handle, a brass wire cage with horizontal band, screw-in oil reservoir and wick. Preliminary internet research did not turn up a listing for this officer, however some in depth work on this unusual name should prove to be productive. This railroad style lantern represents a very early type that could have been used during the Civil War. Perhaps this officer had a military connection with the railroad. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal surface is dusty and lightly oxidized. Lantern is in A+ condition. Globe is perfect. 4-57330 CW80 (500-800) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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