Entropy Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Found this the other day. Another awsome score. Paid $6.00. Anyone know why they were made with red glass? Or, can determine the value of it. (other than $6, lol) Thanks, Entropy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_paluch Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 All I can think of with the red glass is that it is harder to see from a distance at night, then say white or yellow light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I believe they were used on the railroads...probably worth $25-$30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I believe they were used on the railroads...probably worth $25-$30. As Roy says... stop light on the rail line for ground worker to swing back and forth. Is it original or a repro.. the red glass looks a tad off for colour. Leah's father has about 30 of the things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Made by Dietz & Company. The Beacon was made in 2 different models, the #30 from 1890 to 1945 in 5 different versions over those years. The and #60 from 1890 to 1933 in three different versions. Here's a link to a website with info on Dietz Lanterns. My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COUNTRYBOY Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I HAVE TWO OF THEM WITH NO PAINT ON THEM AND LIKE ROY SAID, THE COLOUR WAS FOR THE TRAINS. I'VE SEEN THEM IN JUNK SHOPS FOR AS MUCH AS 75.00. THEY CAN BE WIRED WITH A LIGHT AND HUNG OFF YOUR GARAGE AS AN OUTSIDE LIGHT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 All I can think of with the red glass is that it is harder to see from a distance at night, then say white or yellow light. Red also helps protect night vision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 light it and hang it on the outside of your ice hut so we can find you on Scugog... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 light it and hang it on the outside of your ice hut so we can find you on Scugog... ROXXANNE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) Here's a little more info I found. Beacon #30 and #60: The Dietz #30 and #60 Beacon Lanterns were each produced in three distinct versions. In all versions, the #30 model used a #2 burner, while the #60 used a #3 burner. In the #30 models an optional bulls eye could be ordered that was mounted on the globe plate. The #60 model was not sold with a bulls eye, but did feature a 5" mercury reflector mounted behind the globe. The oldest style was introduced in about 1898, and utilized the Charles Betts double wall chimney design which had a lift lever at the side of the top to raise the telescoping chimney section. In about 1908 the design was revised to standardize the chimney design with the Blizzard model, replacing the lift lever with a finger ring on the top. In about 1912 the tank for the #60 model was "modernized" with an elliptical tank, a change that would last until the end of production for the #60 in 1931. The #30 model was "modernized" around 1915 with a design change which involved utilizing the square tank common with the square tank wall lamps and later square tank version of the 8-Day lantern. The #30 beacon was produced up to about 1947. Before 1916 the standard finish was japan blue with a polished reflector on both beacon models, and after it was dark green with the reflector painted white, My link My link Edited January 27, 2012 by Old Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 As Roy says... stop light on the rail line for ground worker to swing back and forth. Is it original or a repro.. the red glass looks a tad off for colour. Leah's father has about 30 of the things. I says GSW Quality and Made in Canada on it. The red globe is cut glass, which leads me to think it is original, not an knock-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Great buy for 6 bucks. A piece of history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I says GSW Quality and Made in Canada on it. The red globe is cut glass, which leads me to think it is original, not an knock-off. That is cool remeber lots of stuff made by GSW as a kid, pails, wash tubs, garbage cans, high quality galvanized metals containers. At work we painted a lot of steel coils that eventually ended up as wrappers for GSW hot water tanks. Nice piece of Candian Heritage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Here's a little more info I found. Beacon #30 and #60: The Dietz #30 and #60 Beacon Lanterns were each produced in three distinct versions. In all versions, the #30 model used a #2 burner, while the #60 used a #3 burner. In the #30 models an optional bulls eye could be ordered that was mounted on the globe plate. The #60 model was not sold with a bulls eye, but did feature a 5" mercury reflector mounted behind the globe. The oldest style was introduced in about 1898, and utilized the Charles Betts double wall chimney design which had a lift lever at the side of the top to raise the telescoping chimney section. In about 1908 the design was revised to standardize the chimney design with the Blizzard model, replacing the lift lever with a finger ring on the top. In about 1912 the tank for the #60 model was "modernized" with an elliptical tank, a change that would last until the end of production for the #60 in 1931. The #30 model was "modernized" around 1915 with a design change which involved utilizing the square tank common with the square tank wall lamps and later square tank version of the 8-Day lantern. The #30 beacon was produced up to about 1947. Before 1916 the standard finish was japan blue with a polished reflector on both beacon models, and after it was dark green with the reflector painted white, My link My link Thanks, lots of good info there. With it stamped GSW would that still make it a Dietz? or is it a Dietz like design or licence? Entropy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Old Man Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Thanks, lots of good info there. With it stamped GSW would that still make it a Dietz? or is it a Dietz like design or licence? Entropy My guess is that it would be a Dietz licensed production by GSW. But that's just a guess. The pictures of the Dietz Beacon does look similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cheaptackle Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 light it and hang it on the outside of your ice hut so we can find you on Scugog... Based on what I've been hearing about Scugog, wouldn't it need an ability to suddenly work underwater? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Just found this "red lanterns also gave the prostitution houses and streetwalker areas of the cities their nickname .... had to do with train crews leaving the lanterns by the front doors ..... " There goes the idea of hanging it outside, eh. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hense the reference to the song Roxanne by the Police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I'll give you 10$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) Here's a pic of mine: It also is a Dietz...very handy when the power goes off... I fill it with pine-scented lamp oil...no idea of price...it was a gift... Edited to add: Lights went out for an hour and a half after supper...used the lamp in the bathroom (no window) makes a good air freshener... Edited January 30, 2012 by Beans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Just found this "red lanterns also gave the prostitution houses and streetwalker areas of the cities their nickname .... had to do with train crews leaving the lanterns by the front doors ..... " There goes the idea of hanging it outside, eh. lol I still say hang it outside. You may catch your limit, LOL!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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