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John Kokas

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Re: What is it? (part 2)
« Reply #15 on: November 03, 2010, 08:39:16 AM »
Just wondering out loud but could this be something that could be reproduced and sold?  I'd love to have a set or two for my back deck area.  Hmmmmm...
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Re: What is it? (part 2)
« Reply #16 on: November 04, 2010, 04:54:23 PM »
A tin shop could make the frame, chimney top, and reflector.  They could make a tin pot as well.  The job could be done at a shop like the one at Old Sturbridge Village in MA.  Then you'd have to get the glass sides and get an oil font with a glass chimney.  There's probably a company that makes old fashioned lanterns although they may be the electric version.

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Re: What is it? (part 2)
« Reply #17 on: November 04, 2010, 05:09:27 PM »
Try:

http://www.lehmans.com/store/Lamps_Lights___Lanterns___Dietz___Black_Dietz_Decorative_Oil_Lantern___37455?Args=

Disclaimer: I have purchased from Lehman Hardware, but have no financial interest :)

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Re: What is it? (part 2)
« Reply #18 on: November 09, 2010, 11:50:41 PM »
Its a Dietz Climax station lantern as described in the w.t.kirkman website,@ www.lanternnet.com this site is great for most all of Dietz lanterns,history and specks and has numerous links such as restoration,globes,parts and pieces. i saw a reproduction of this lamp in the website in the e=store box on the upper left hand corner of the homepage,scroll down at the offerings and you shall see the W.T.Kirkman Climax station lantern copy of the Dietz lantern,30# of black painted galvanized steel,priced at 299.99

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Re: What is it? (part 2)
« Reply #19 on: November 10, 2010, 08:50:39 AM »
Hi Galo,  Good to see you on the forum.  Thanks for the link, great site.  I see they make reproduction ceiling lamps for historic railroad cars.  They could make lamps for coach 3 if we draw up specs. 

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Re: What is it? (part 2)
« Reply #20 on: November 10, 2010, 07:22:46 PM »
That site is very detail oriented as they even carry a selection of rust out parts like the tubular draft elbows on the Dietz pioneer street lanterns, there is also a link on how to seal fuel tanks with pinholes in them or in the historic section tell when a particular lamp was made, a detail change and color changes and the years they were done,the beacon lantern and the dash lantern i brought in during spring workweek were restored based on the proper color information using brushed on enamels as spray painting was not invented and brushed paint is thicker and last a lot longer and has more gloss retention that thin spray paint. I am currently restoring a brass 1894 double student lamp and will post a picture as soon as i find out how to get it done,as you can see, i am new to these type of forums.Im so late with this technology i joined Facebook 3 weeks ago to keep in touch with family members that communicate in that format,Gman.

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Re: What is it? (part 2)
« Reply #21 on: November 15, 2010, 04:15:34 PM »
hey john, thanks for the link to lehmann's hardware. when i saw the price of $34.95 for the lantern, i knew it was going to be chinzy but i ordered a couple anyway, they arrived today and i was right, real light and flimsy. and smaller than the original on the depot looks, at 10" tall with the box 5" square. but a good value at such a low price. if i get too much static for them, my wife who called them 'cute' wants them for the back porch LOL.... dale

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Re: What is it? (part 2)
« Reply #22 on: November 15, 2010, 04:34:10 PM »
Dale,
Thank you for the thank you. ;)
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