{"product_id":"vintage-signal-lantern-with-red-orange-glass-inserts-military-style-oil-hand-lamp-1950s-60s","title":"Vintage Signal Lantern with Red \u0026 Orange Glass Inserts – Military Style Oil Hand Lamp 1950s\/60s","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery unusual vintage lantern \/ signal lamp in beautifully aged and working condition, featuring a special removable insert system with red and orange glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire upper section can be removed, allowing the lantern to be used with red glass, orange glass, or without a colored filter. A particularly interesting detail is the glass with its metal holder — an unusual construction that is rarely encountered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green finish suggests that this lantern may possibly have seen military use, although this cannot be confirmed, as this color was also widely used during that period due to its availability and low cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to earlier railway lanterns, the construction is slightly lighter, most likely dating it to the 1950s–1960s when production focused more on cost efficiency than the heavy-duty build quality of earlier examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lantern creates a wonderful atmosphere when used as an oil lamp. The wick adjustment mechanism works, although it can occasionally be a little stiff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese types of lanterns were used as hand lanterns and signal lamps, often around railways and during shunting operations or for traffic management. The handle on top allowed them to be easily carried during work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great decorative industrial piece or an interesting addition to any railway, military, or lantern collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 25 cm (excluding handle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 13 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Railway signal lantern \/ hand oil lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated production period: 1950s–1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass: Removable red and orange signal inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Working vintage condition with authentic age-related wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for collectors of railway lanterns, vintage signal lamps, military-style equipment, industrial décor, and oil lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rare Oil Lamps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53160631566672,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/6620\/2448\/files\/IMG20260618195445.jpg?v=1781811853","url":"https:\/\/rareoillamps.com\/products\/vintage-signal-lantern-with-red-orange-glass-inserts-military-style-oil-hand-lamp-1950s-60s","provider":"Rare Oil Lamps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}