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Originally Posted by Hoosier

My grandson collects old kerosene lanterns, with a special interest in those made by Dietz and lanterns that were used by railroad brakemen and conductors.

I had collected two interesting Dietz lanterns. A full-size Dietz had a magnifying lens in front of the flame—perhaps for the purpose of a "flood lamp". Similar to this one, but with the lens adjustable, and on the outside of the globe.



Another had a dark red globe—perhaps for signaling trains. (Like this one).



I sold them both at $8 each—doubling my money!

(What a killing I made! )

Realtors now term our cottage as "rustic", so it seems appropriate to have a genuine antique "bracket" lamp mounted on the wall. "Bracket" lamps can come equipped with a hollow parabolic mirror behind it, and swivels against its wall-mounting to direct much more light around. 'Trouble is, we seldom have time to light it before the lights come back on!

Reproductions of "Bracket" lamps are everywhere on the Web.

Just to brighten a dark corner—even unlit—we have this modern brass wall lantern made in Holland.

On most seldom-used kerosene lamps, if you turn the wick way down, the fuel supply can last for many years.

Scented—or colored—lamp "oils" are available.