Vintage Dietz No 40 Traffic Gard Yellow Red Glass Metal Lantern C.E.D. USA

Vintage Dietz traffic lantern with heavy paint wear, chips, scratches and scattered rust throughout. Interior reservoir and lid show corrosion, soot and residue; blue screw cap paint is worn. Red glass globe is intact without chips or cracks. Burner and wick assembly are missing, and functionality with fuel has not been tested.

Brand: Dietz

Style: No. 40 Traffic Gard traffic lantern with rounded red glass globe and wide flared base

Type: Metal traffic lantern originally used for road or construction warning applications

Material: Painted metal body with molded glass lens

Color: Safety yellow body with red glass globe and blue screw cap detail

Markings: Globe embossed 'DIETZ N. 40'; top stamped 'DIETZ', 'No. 40 TRAFFIC GARD', 'SYRACUSE N.Y. U.S.A.'; base stamped 'C.E.D.'; cap embossed 'DIETZ'

Features: Weighted circular base, protective metal frame around globe, wire bail carry handle, hinged top for access

Country of origin: Made in USA (Syracuse, New York)

Keywords: vintage traffic lantern, Dietz No 40, road construction light, industrial decor

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