{"product_id":"extremely-rare-signal-lantern-by-fr-weber-co-berlin-with-colored-lenses-fully-working-c-1900-1930","title":"Extremely Rare Signal Lantern by Fr. Weber \u0026 Co., Berlin – With Colored Lenses \u0026 Fully Working (c. 1900–1930)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally rare \u003cstrong\u003esignal lantern\u003c\/strong\u003e manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eFr. Weber \u0026amp; Co., Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with colored glass lenses and in full working condition.\u003cbr\u003eLamps of this type and quality are seldom seen, especially in such authentic original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful lantern features a wooden handle, copper rivets, and a robust metal body. The burner and wick holder are original and fully functional, allowing the lamp to be operated from the outside — exactly as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo metal shutters are included, designed to block off the side openings when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lantern was almost certainly used as a \u003cstrong\u003esignal lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, likely for traffic control or railway shunting operations. It comes with \u003cstrong\u003ethree separate lenses\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo \u003cstrong\u003ered\u003c\/strong\u003e lenses (one with full metal rim and hanging eye, one with partial rim)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne \u003cstrong\u003egreen\u003c\/strong\u003e lens (with approximately ¾ of its original metal rim remaining)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spring mechanism in the rear holder keeps each lens securely in place, and they can be slid in front of the main lamp opening to display the desired signal color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFr. Weber \u0026amp; Co. Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e was a German metalworks manufacturer active roughly between \u003cstrong\u003e1890 and 1950\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for producing \u003cstrong\u003emunitions, weapons, and oil lamps\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eThis piece aligns stylistically and technically with production from \u003cstrong\u003e1900–1930\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle also features a hanging loop, and the back shows two solder marks, suggesting an additional mounting bracket may once have been attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally, the lantern shows light signs of age, adding to its historical charm. One of the small rings on a shutter plate is a later replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable collector’s item with strong historic appeal — yet still perfectly suitable as atmospheric lighting in your home, garden, or on holiday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight (excluding handle):\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fr. Weber \u0026amp; Co., Berlin, Germany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated production date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1900–1930\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage with age‑related wear; working order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rare Oil Lamps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52847764635984,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/6620\/2448\/files\/IMG20260325212427.jpg?v=1774476192","url":"https:\/\/rareoillamps.com\/products\/extremely-rare-signal-lantern-by-fr-weber-co-berlin-with-colored-lenses-fully-working-c-1900-1930","provider":"Rare Oil Lamps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}