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nalc472
08-17-2015, 05:32 PM
This lantern was found with almost all the main parts. It still has the wick i the bottom. This was found at a new spot where my buddy found an 1877 quarter, 1940 half dollar, 1948 quarter, 1920 barber. I only found a 1907 indian ad the above.49572495734957449575

del
08-17-2015, 06:10 PM
there are usually patent dates stamped on the little wick adjusting wheel.

Bell-Two
08-17-2015, 08:08 PM
That is a major piece of a lantern!

MangoAve
08-18-2015, 07:49 AM
there are usually patent dates stamped on the little wick adjusting wheel.

I was not aware of that trick, Dan. Now that you told it, I decided to check it out. Only one, however doesn't Idk what 60 on the Manhattan Brass one stands for. They actually started 1865.

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