Vintage Handlan No 57 Kerosene Lantern Laclede Gas Co St Louis Red Fresnel GlobeGenuine, vintage Handlan No. 57 "Traffic Gard" style kerosene utility excavation lantern, heavily customized and stamped for the historic Laclede Gas Company of St. Louis, Missouri.
Manufactured by the Handlan-Buck Manufacturing Company in St. Louis around the mid-20th century, these low-profile lanterns were built to withstand rugged outdoor conditions on city streets. They served as the pre-modern equivalent to today’s flashing construction barrels, warning drivers and pedestrians away from open gas pipe excavations.
The fuel tank base features crisp, deeply embossed lettering that clearly reads "LACLEDE GAS CO."Premium Ruby Red Fresnel Globe: The iconic thick red glass globe features horizontal ribs designed to magnify and project a sharp horizontal band of warning light. The glass is incredibly vibrant and displays wonderfully when backlit.
Sturdy Construction: Features its original wire carrying handle and protective steel wire cage surrounding the globe.
Please review all high-resolution photos carefully, as they serve as the definitive description of the item's cosmetic condition. Sold exactly as pictured, as-is.
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