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American Dressel Railway Lantern
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American Dressel Railway Lantern

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Repton Co (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

A Dressel / Hall Railway Signal lamp. In immaculate working condition with original burner and lenses. C.1903

H 38cm

D 20cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Repton Co has dated this Dressel Railway Signal Lantern to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA977033
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000223
Description
A Dressel / Hall Railway Signal lamp. In immaculate working condition with original burner and lenses. C.1903

H 38cm

D 20cm

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Repton Co has dated this Dressel Railway Signal Lantern to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA977033
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000223
Repton Co
Repton Co
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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A vintage black metal Dressel railway signal lantern featuring a round glass Fresnel lens, a fluted top vent cap, and a tall wire handle.
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Archive I A vintage black metal Dressel railway signal lantern featuring a round glass Fresnel lens, a fluted top vent cap, and a tall wire handle.

American Dressel Railway Lantern

Archive II A vintage black metal Dressel railway signal lantern featuring a round glass Fresnel lens, a fluted top vent cap, and a tall wire handle. View II
Archive III A vintage black metal Dressel railway signal lantern featuring a round glass Fresnel lens, a fluted top vent cap, and a tall wire handle. View III
Archive IV A vintage black metal Dressel railway signal lantern featuring a round glass Fresnel lens, a fluted top vent cap, and a tall wire handle. View IV
Archive V A vintage black metal Dressel railway signal lantern featuring a round glass Fresnel lens, a fluted top vent cap, and a tall wire handle. View V
Archive VI A vintage black metal Dressel railway signal lantern featuring a round glass Fresnel lens, a fluted top vent cap, and a tall wire handle. View VI
Archive VII A vintage black metal Dressel railway signal lantern featuring a round glass Fresnel lens, a fluted top vent cap, and a tall wire handle. View VII
Archive VIII A vintage black metal Dressel railway signal lantern featuring a round glass Fresnel lens, a fluted top vent cap, and a tall wire handle. View VIII
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Repton Co

Repton Co
Telephone 07493 120423
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Kent
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/reptonco
Verified Since Feb 2022
Items For Sale 44
Items Sold 160
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A vintage black metal Dressel railway signal lantern featuring a round glass Fresnel lens, a fluted top vent cap, and a tall wire handle.
American Dressel Railway Lantern
Ref: SA977033
A vintage black metal Dressel railway signal lantern featuring a round glass Fresnel lens, a fluted top vent cap, and a tall wire handle.
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  • ObjectLanterns & Lighting
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialCast Iron, Sheet Metal, Glass
  • ColourMatte Black
  • MotifsFresnel lens, Fluted smoke dome, Wire bale handle, Perforated ventilation
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 20 cm (8 in)

This Edwardian American Dressel railway signal lantern serves as an authentic piece of industrial lighting, fabricated from cast iron, sheet metal, and glass finished in a matte black colour. The structure incorporates a prominent circular glass Fresnel lens on the front body, a fluted smoke dome at the top vent cap, and a tall wire bale handle arching over the fixture, alongside perforated ventilation bands around the upper and lower sections. The entire lamp measures 38 cm high and 20 cm wide. In a contemporary home, this industrial object functions well as a decorative display piece on a bookshelf or desk within a loft-style interior. The vintage railway signal lamp retains its original internal burner and glass components, exhibiting a robust metal construction suited to collector spaces or ambient display settings.

FAQs

Railway signal lanterns were essential tools used by railroad workers to communicate signals to train drivers, mark the rear of trains, or indicate switch positions along rail tracks during nighttime operations.

These lamps were constructed from heavy-gauge metals such as sheet iron, steel, or brass to withstand harsh weather, featuring thick glass Fresnel lenses designed to magnify and project light.

Authentic pieces usually feature makers marks or railroad initials stamped directly into the metal frame, heavy-duty riveted construction, and thick moulded glass lenses.

Industrial signal lanterns serve as striking sculptural accents on open shelving, fireplace hearths, or sideboards, integrating well with modern, rustic, or dark academia decorative schemes.

Dust gently with a dry microfiber cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that could strip original paint or patina. Glass lenses can be cleaned with a mild glass cleaner applied to a cloth rather than directly onto the metal frame.
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