R.E. DIETZ COMPENDIUM
(Index of Non-Electric American Made Products)
Robert Edwin Dietz first began selling whale oil and camphene lamps and lanterns in 1840 at the age of 22. Robert and his brother Michael patented the first practical flat wick burner especially designed for the then new fuel oil, kerosene, in 1859. The following decade Robert sold his interest in "Dietz & Company" to begin manufacturing "Irwin Patent" tubular lanterns after buying the defunct Archer and Pancoast Company from a receiver in 1868. Since that time the R.E. Dietz Company manufactured hundreds of lantern models, and pioneered the automotive lighting industry. It is the purview of this compendium to focus only on their kerosene, signal oil, and acetylene powered products.
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The "Rarity Code" listed below is for comparison purposes only, and is NOT intended as a value guide. Most lanterns have more than one variation, with rarity, and value, varying for each version. Instead, the "Rarity Code" is a rating of how likely you are to see at least one version of each lantern model in person. Items with one star are very common, items with 5 or more stars are very rare.
DIETZ COLD BLAST LANTERNS
| RARITY CODE |
MODEL | WICK SIZE |
GLASS TYPE |
FLAME CLASS |
NOTES |
| *** | Advance #2 (Standard Tank) |
7/8" | #850 | CB | The #2 Advance is a depression era "Utility" version of the #2 D-Lite. Made of unpainted coke tin plate with no beading in the air tubes. (See Also: Clipper, Crescent, Crown, Gem, Scout) |
| * | Air Pilot #8 | 7/8" | #854 | CB | The "Air Pilot" name was first used by the Embury Co. After Dietz bought Embury in 1953, they introduced the #8 Air Pilot in 1957, utilizing the 1939 D-Lite tooling. |
| *** | Air Pilot Patio Lamp #8 |
7/8" | #854 | CB | The Dietz Air Pilot Patio Lamp was introduced in the mid-1950's to help boltser lagging sales. The first Version has an angled reflector, the second, and more common version has a domed reflector. |
| ****** | Beach Lamp #2 | 7/8" | Plate | CB | The #2 Beach Lamp is a variation of the #2 Bow Lamp, and featured a post adapter and optional chestnut post |
| * | Beacon "Searchlight" #30 |
7/8" | #852 | CB | The #30 Beacon "Searchlight" was produced from the 1890's to 1945 in at least 5 variations, the last version has a square tank. |
| *** | Beacon "Search Light" #60 | 1 1/2" | #2 | CB | The #60 Beacon "Searchlight" was produced from the 1890's to about 1933 in at least 3 variations |
| *** | Bestov Hand Lamp | 5/8" | #1 Lip | CB | The Bestov is a cousin of the Dietz Hand Lamp, of both styles, there are at least five variations. |
| **** | Bicycle Lamp | 1/2" | 3 1/8" D. | CB | Has red and green side jewels, and anti-vibration mounting bracket. Pat Sep. 14 & Oct. 5, '97 |
| **** | Blizzard #1 | 5/8" | #852 | CB | This un-popular Blizzard was only produced from about 1898 to 1908, and was displaced by the Junior. |
| * | Blizzard #2 | 7/8" | #852 | CB | Introduced in 1899, there are at least five variations exist of this perrenial favorite. The oldest versions have an outside globe lift and a slotted brass cone. |
| ***** | Blizzard Dash Lamp #1 |
5/8" | #852 | CB | Produced from 1900 to 1914. Limited Production. Very rare |
| **** | Blizzard Dash Lamp #2 |
7/8" | #852 | CB | The largest of the Dietz Dash Lamps, made from 1900 to 1916. Renamed "Blizzard Dash Lantern" in 1916 |
| **** | Blizzard Dash Lantern #2 |
7/8" | #852 | CB | Only Produced from 1916 to 1919. |
| ********** | Blizzard Jr. | 5/8" | #857 | CB | Predecessor to the Junior. Very early design. Earliest of examples have a reverse side lift so globe exits the same side as the fuel cap and wick raiser (just like most Hot Blasts.) Dietz likely realized that the wick raiser was awkwardly placed under the globe lift wire, and that the lift lever itself should be on the side of the fuel cap and wick raiser. Burners likely marked "R.E.Dietz Co.". Lantern Dates to about 1899. |
| ** | Blizzard Large Fount #2 |
7/8" | #852 | CB | This is a large tank version Blizzard for extended use. |
| ***** | Blizzard Mill Lantern #1 |
5/8" | #852 | CB | Produced from 1906 to 1914. Features a lockable cage to meet insurance requirements. |
| *** | Blizzard Mill Lantern #2 | 7/8" | #852 | CB | Introduced in 1907, discontinued about 1933: Features a lockable cage to meet insurance requirements. |
| *** | Blizzard Special #2 |
7/8" | #852 | CB | This is a large tank version Blizzard for extended use. |
| * | Blizzard #2 (Streamline) | 7/8" | #852 | CB | The Streamline Blizzard was introduced in 1936. After 1938 a reinforcement step was added to the sidewall of the tank. |
| ****** | Bow Lamp #2 | 1 1/2" | Plate | CB | The #2 Bow Lamp is the #2 Imperial Square Lamp with the addition of side reflector/doors for use on the bow of a lake or river vessel. |
| **** | Brass Tubular #10 | 1/4" |
B.T. #10 or #3 Queen |
CB | Often referred to as the first Cold Blast lantern, although technically it is a hybred "Warm Blast." May have only been produced by the SG&L Co. in Rochester from 1881 to 1887 |
| * | Comet | 3/8" | #848 | CB | First Introduced in 1934 for the export market, Smallest Cold Blast Lantern produced by Dietz, once adopted by the Boy Scouts for official use. |
| ***** ***** |
Climax Tubular Lamp #2 |
1 1/2"? | #2 | CB | Ceiling mounted railway car lamp with four air tubes and direct vent out roof of car. Inveneted by Lewis Betts and assigned to the Climax Manufacturing Company of Chicago. |
| ** | Crescent #2 | 7/8" | #852 | CB | The #2 Crescent is a "utility" version of the #2 Blizzard, made of unpainted coke tin plate with no beading in the air tubes until about 1935. Re-introduced after 1956 with beaded air tubes. (See Also: Advance, Clipper, Crown, Gem, Scout) |
| ** | (WFS) Crescent #129 |
7/8" | #852 | CB | Marketed by the World Famous Sales Company of Chicago, made in Dietz Hong Kong factory in 1960's |
| *** | Crown #2 (Large Fount) |
7/8" | #850 | CB | The #2 Crown is a depression era "utility" version of the Large Fount #2 D-Lite, made of unpainted coke tin plate with no beading in the air tubes. (See Also: Advance, Clipper, Crescent, Gem, Scout) |
| *** | D-Lite #2 (Top Lift) |
7/8" | #850 | CB | Dietz' version of the C.T. Ham "Nu-Style" short globe lantern, (designed by Warren McArthur Jr.,) was the most expensive hand lantern offered by Dietz. Only made from 1913 to 1919. |
| * | D-Lite #2 (Standard Lift) |
7/8" | #850 | CB | The "D-Lite" top lift lantern was discontinued in 1919. At the same time the #2 Wizard was renamed D-Lite, probably to eliminate confusion with the Little Wizard. |
| * | D-Lite #2 (Streamline) | 7/8" | #850 | CB | The Streamline D-Lite was introduced in 1936. After 1938, a reinforcement step was added to the sidewall of the tank. In 1954 this model was revamped as the #8 Air Pilot. |
| * | D-Lite Large Fount #2 (AKA #22) |
7/8" | #850 | CB | 40 Hour fount capacity. Originally this was called the #2 Large Fount Wizard from 1913 to 1919. |
| ***** | D-Lite Signal Lamp #2 |
7/8" | #850 | CB | This was a WW2 era special order item, made with the same shield and handle as the Dietz Acme Inspectors lamp. |
| *** | Gem | 5/8" | #851 | CB | The Gem is a depression era "utility" version of the Little Wizard, made of unpainted coke tin plate with no beading in the air tube. (See Also: Advance, Clipper, Crescent, Crown, Scout) |
| **** | Hand Lamp | 5/8" | No.1 Lip | CB | The Dietz Hand Lamp is a cousin of the Bestov, of both styles, there are at least five variations. Invented and patented by J.H. Irwin in 1874. |
| **** | (Union) Hunting Lamp |
3/8" | 5 5/16" | CB | Similar to the Union Driving Lamp, has a shutter door that could be opened and closed instantly. |
| ** | Ideal Inspector's Lamp |
5/8" | #425 | CB | Introduced in 1916; Small Inspector's Lamp for Conductors, Ticket Takers, etc. Constructed with the Little Wizard tank and Vesta Globe. Evolved from the short lived "Little Wizard Inspector's Lamp" |
| * | Junior | 5/8" | #857 | CB | Introduced in 1899; Possibly the most popular lantern of all time. The Junior is patterned after the C.T. Ham Gem. The earliest version of the Junior has an outside globe lift. Produced from 1915 into the 1940's with Hindi Sanskrit writing, translated reads: "Real Dietz - Made in America" |
| ***** | Junior Dash Lamp | 5/8" | #857 | CB | Produced from 1900 to 1914. After 1910 offered with a 2 1/4" bull's eye lens to magnify the light. |
| ***** | Junior Inspector's Lamp |
5/8" | #857 | CB | The Junior Inspectors Lamp saw very limited production in 1914, displaced by the Little Wizard Inspector's Lamp |
| *** | Junior Wagon Lamp | 5/8" | #857 | CB | Produced from 1912 to 1915 with dash clip and left side bracket. Renamed Junior Wagon Lantern in 1916 |
| *** | Junior Wagon Lantern |
5/8" | #857 | CB | Produced from 1916 to 194? with dash clip and left side bracket. Produced with 3" red lens after 1938 |
| ** | Little Giant | 5/8" | #851 | CB | This "Little Wizard" lantern was a 70 hour model from 1926 until about 1957. See also #100 and #100 Special |
| * | Little Wizard | 5/8" | #851 | CB | First produced in 1913, the Little Wizard was commonly sold to contractors for marking highway barricades. Streamlined from 1936 to the end of production in USA |
| ***** | Little Wizard Inspector's Lamp |
5/8" | #851 | CB | Made only from 1914 to 1916. Predecessor to the Ideal Inspector's lamp, replaced the Junior Inspector's Lamp |
| * | Little Wizard (Streamlined) |
5/8" | #851 | CB | The Streamline Little Wizard was introduced in 1936. After 1938 a reinforcement step was added to the sidewall of the tank. |
| *** | Little Wizard Patio Lamp |
5/8" | #851 | CB | The Streamlined Little Wizard with 3" post adapter and Dome reflector was introduced in the 1950's. Reportedly the last lantern model produced in Syracuse in 1971 |
| **** | Navy Standard Deck (Vesta) |
1/2" | #425 | CB | Made of solid brass, same as railroad Vesta, has extra reinforcement wires to bottom wire ring. Often seen with U.S.E.D marking (U.S. Engineering Dept', aka Army Corp of Engineers.) |
| ** | Roadster Wagon Lantern | 5/8" | #851 | CB | Introduced in 1915: Side lamp version of the Little Wizard, 3/4 size of the Wizard Wagon Lantern. Made with 3" red lens after 1938 into the 1950's |
| **** | Square Bridge Signal Lamp |
1 1/2" | Plate | CB | Could be ordered with any glass colors desired |
| ***** | Square Government Lamp |
7/8" | Plate | CB | A "guarded" version of the #2 Square Tubular lamp with a #2 size burner. Featured an 8" Silvered Glass Reflector. |
| * | The Original #76 | 1/2" | #856 | CB | Introduced in 1978, based on the popular Feuerhand #276 "Baby Special" lantern introduced in the 1950's. Never produced in USA, Imported Only |
| ***** | Tubular Socket Lamp #2 |
7/8" | - | CB | Early cousin of the Bestov Hand Lamp |
| ***** | Vesta #6 | 7/8" | #39/#6? | CB | Produced on former Archer and Pancoast tooling |
| ***** | Vesta (Bellbottom) #39 |
5/8" | #39 | CB | The 1896-1906 #39 Vesta was the first Cold Blast Railroad signal lantern, and is one of the most rare of the Dietz made railroad lanterns |
| ****** | Vesta (Bellbottom) | 1/2" | #425 | CB | The 1906-1908 "Short Globe" bell bottom Vesta was the second version, and is also one of the rarest of the Dietz made railroad lanterns |
| * | (new) Vesta (Wire Bottom) | 1/2" | #425 | CB | The most common Vesta lanterns are the wire bottom style and were produced from about 1908 to 1959 in two distinct versions. The older 1908-1923 "Tall" version is 11 1/2" tall. The Post-1923 modern "Short" version is 10" tall. |
| ***** | Vesta Rear Signal Lamp |
1/2" | #425 | CB | Same as Vesta with bracket for attaching to train or trolley car |
| ***** | Vesta Crossing Lantern |
1/2" | #425 | CB | Featured a snap-on 5 7/8" x 10" shield painted dull black to act as a blinder for passing trains |
| *** | Wizard #2 | 7/8" | #850 | CB | Introduced in 1913, renamed D-lite in 1919. Rare, especially with "Wizard" or "NOBLOC" marked globe. |
| ***** | Wizard #2 Dash Lamp |
7/8" | #850 | CB | Very limited production, produced only from about 1913 to 1914. Extremely Rare. |
| ***** | Wizard #2 Inspector |
7/8" | #850 | CB | Similar to Acme Inspector Lantern. Listed only in 1915 Price List, Extremely Rare. |
| **** | Wizard Large Fount #2 |
7/8" | #850 | CB | Introduced in 1913, renamed D-lite in 1919. Rare to find with "Wizard" or "NOBLOC" marked globe. |
| ***** | Wizard Wagon Lamp #2 |
7/8" | #850 | CB | Very limited production, produced only from about 1913 to 1916. Renamed "Wizard Wagon Lantern" |
| ***** | Wizard Wagon Lantern #2 |
7/8" | #850 | CB | Very limited production, produced only from about 1916 to 1919 |
| ***** | Wizard Fire Dep't #2 |
7/8" | #850 | CB | The only Dietz short globe cold blast lantern made for fire department use. Two versions were made, one with cage guard, the other with splash guard cage. Both Versions Extremely Rare. |
| ***** | #2 Cold Blast Tubular |
7/8" | #0 | CB | Pre-1900 Predecessor to the Blizzard, has a telescoping steel chimney similar to the Top Lift D-Lite and oldest #30 Beacon |
| ***** | #11 Side Lamp | 5/8" | No. 1 Lip | CB | Similar to the Bestov with addition of corrogated reflector |
| ***** | #15 Side Lamp | 5/8" | #852 | CB | Cold Blast version of the older style Hot Blast #15 Tubular Side Lamp. 5" dia. mercury reflector |
| ***** | #25 Side Lamp | 7/8" | #852 | CB | Cold Blast version of the older style Hot Blast #25 Tubular Side Lamp. 6" dia. mercury reflector |
| ** | #100 | 3/8" | #851 | CB | A variation of the "Little Giant" with 3/8" wick for 100 hours of burn time. |
| ** | #100 (Streamlined) | 3/8"-5/8" | #851 | CB | The "streamlined" version of the "Little Giant" featured an Air Pilot size tank for extended burn time. Could be ordered with either a 3/8" or 5/8" burner. |
| **** | #110 Consolidated Edison |
3/8" | #851 | CB | Custom made version of the #100 with a unique 3/8" burner. Made only in yellow with amber globe. |
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DIETZ DEAD FLAME LANTERNS
|
RARITY |
MODEL | WICK SIZE |
GLASS TYPE |
FLAME CLASS |
NOTES |
| **** | A No. 1 | 5/8" | #0 | DF | The A No. 1 is a semi railroad type wire framed lantern. It is a variation of the #74. Has 2 horizontal guard wires |
| ***** | Baby (Brass) | 1/16" | Baby | DF | At 4 1/2" tall, this was the smallest lantern made by Dietz. There are at least two variations. |
| *** | Boy (Brass Safety-Skater's) | 3/8" | Boy | DF | Discontinued in 1908, similar to the dead-flame Scout and Sport lanterns. |
| *** | Bull's-Eye Police Lantern |
5/8" | 2 3/4"-3" |
DF | A low cost police lantern made without the "Flash" feature. After 1898 made only with 3" Lens. |
| *** | Bull's-Eye Police Flash Lantern |
5/8" | 2 3/4"-3" |
DF | The "Flash" lantern features a thumb lever that actuates a blinder to darken the lantern without extinguishing the flame. After 1898 made only with 3" Lens. |
| ***** ***** |
Bus Lamp | ? | ? | DF? | Listed in the 1900 and 1902 Price Lists. Square body, Japanned Black finish, with a silvered corrugated glass reflector. |
| ***** ***** |
Carriage Lamp | Candle | Plate | DF | Listed in the 1900 and1902 Price Lists. Japanned Black finish, for use on front or side of dash |
| ***** | Champion Railroad/Ship #9 |
? | #9 | DF | Made on former Archer and Pancoast tooling, utilized a patent design by Absalom Smith, Dietz' partner in 1868 |
| **** | Conductors Lantern #3 |
5/8" | #3 | DF | Bell bottom conductors lamp, uses Pullman size #3 Globe |
| **** | Conductors Lantern #8 |
5/8" | #3 | DF | Wire bottom conductors lamp, uses Pullman size #3 Globe |
| ** | Conductor's Lantern #39 | 5/8" | #39 | DF | |
| **** | Dark Lantern | 5/8" | WSD | DF | WW1 lantern with shield to block light instantly. See also World Standard Deck |
| ***** | Diamond (Brass Safety) | 5/8" | Diamond | DF | Made from 1879 to 1893, Similar to the Racket, it utilized a patent design by Absalom Smith, Dietz' partner in 1868 |
| ***** ***** |
Delivery Wagon Lamp | Candle | ? | DF | Listed in the 1900 and 1902 Price Lists. Square body, Japanned Black finish, with a silvered corrugated glass reflector. |
| *** | Empire Steel Clad Railroad |
5/8" | #39 | DF | Made especially for the New York Central from about 1915 into the 1920's, unknown if produced for any other Railroad. |
| **** | Farm Lantern | - | - | DF | This generic style was produced as early as 1853, (by other manufacturers) Also see New Farm |
| ***** | Fireman's Lantern No. 39 |
3/8" | #39 | DF | Polished Brass finish, ring on top for use with truck hook |
| *** | Flashlight Police Lantern 2 3/4" |
5/8" | 2 3/4" | DF | Pat' April 13, 1886 Japanned Brown finish, discontinued in 1897 |
| *** | Flashlight Police Lantern 3" |
5/8" | 3" | DF | Pat' April 13, 1886 Japanned Brown finish, discontinued in about 1933 |
| ***** | Gem Oil Lantern #7 & #8 |
? | N/A | DF | Original produced by Archer & Pancoast before 1868 |
| ** | Improved Steelclad Railroad |
? | #39 | DF | |
| ** | Improved Vulcan Railroad |
? | #39 | DF | |
| ***** | Lake & River #7 |
5/8" | - | DF | |
| ***** | Locomotive Cab Lamp | 5/8" | #39 | DF | Erie Style, used as a Gauge Lamp in steam locomotives |
| ***** | Luna (Darkroom Lamp) |
5/8" | 3 7/8" x 4 9/16" |
DF | Similar to other darkroom lanterns, possibly not made by Dietz. (Has a stamped name tag applied.) Produced from about 1898 to 1908. See Ruby also. |
| ***** | New Farm Lantern | - | - | DF | Combination lantern originally sold with candle holder, oil burner and sperm oil burner. Originally the Farm Lantern. |
| * | Night Watch | 3/8" | #844 | DF | Replaced the 8-Day, later displaced by the #40 Traffic Gard lantern after Dietz purchased Embury in 1953. |
| *** | Police Lantern 2 3/4" | 5/8" | 2 3/4" | DF | Pat' April 13, 1886 Japanned Brown finish, discontinued in 1897 |
| *** | Police Lantern 3" | 5/8" | 3" | DF | Pat' April 13, 1886 Japanned Brown finish, discontinued in about 1933 |
| *** | Police Regular | 5/8" | ? | DF | |
| **** | Racket | 5/8" | Racket | DF | Introduced in 1879, Similar to the Diamond, discontinued in 1908. Replaced by the U.S. Tin |
| *** | Railroad #6 (Bellbottom) |
7/8" | #6 | DF | Uses a non-interchangeable 6" globe instead of the typical 5 3/8" #39 Globe, feature possibly used to deter theft. Discontinued in 1919 |
| **** | Railroad #8 | 7/8" | - | DF | |
| **** | Railroad #43 | 7/8" | #39 | DF | |
| **** | Railroad #43 1/2 | 7/8" | #39 | DF | |
| ** | Railroad #999 | 5/8" | #200 | DF | Introduced in 1929, similar to the Adlake Kero Lantern |
| ***** | Ruby (Photographer's) Lamp | 5/8" | - | DB | Oldest style of dark room lantern made by Dietz. Produced before 1901 Only Available in either Jappaned tin or polished brass. Similar to the Steven's Patent Pocket Lantern. |
| ** | (Boy) Scout | 5/8" | #000 | DF | The Scout was first introduced after WW1 in 1918. Made along the lines of the "Eureka" side lamp. The first version had a soldered tag onto the tank. The later version has the name & patents stamped into the top crown. |
| ** | (Boy) Sport | 5/8" | #000 | DF | The Sport replaced the Scout around 1923, and made until 1947 on revised tooling that eliminated some of the soldering required on the Scout. The top is stamped patent dates for the tank and burner: "July-26-04*May-19-08*Feb-10-14*" |
| ** | Standard Railroad #39 |
7/8" | #39 | DF | |
| *** | Steel Clad Navy Standard Deck Lantern |
- | #39 | DF | Dead flame alternative to the cold blast Vesta Navy Standard Deck Lantern |
| ** | Steel Clad Railroad #39 |
- | #39 | DF | |
| **** | Steel Clad Rear Signal |
- | #39 | DF | Rear Signal Lamp for Street Cars |
| *** | Steel Clad Watchman's Safety |
- | #39 | DF | |
| **** | Steven's Patent Pocket Lantern |
5/8" | - | DF | Similar to the Dietz Ruby Dark room lantern. Featured lithographed exterior with gold finish. |
| **** | (Parade) Torch | 3/4" D. | None | DF | Introduced in the 1938 catalog, used for political rallies and parades. Also marketed for burning caterpillar nests out of trees. |
| * | Traffic Gard #40 | 3/8" | #853 & #855 | DF | First produced be Embury in 1940. Production assumed by Dietz in 1953. Red Traffic Guard Globes are very common, Clear, Amber, Green and Blue globes rare to very rare |
| ***** | Traffic Signal | 1/4" Rnd | 3" Dia. | DF | Very rare traffic control lantern, possibly made from about 1916 to 1930. |
| **** | U.S. Tin (Skaters) Lantern |
5/8" | U.S.(#00) | DF | Produced Sold as a parade lantern in colored lacquer finish with colored globe, Very rare |
| *** | Vulcan #39 | 7/8" | #39 | DF | |
| ** | Vulcan #39 (outside wick raiser) |
7/8" | #39 | DF | |
| *** | Watchman's Mill Lantern |
#39 | DF | A lockable #39 lantern to prevent tampering, once required to meet insurance regulations. |
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| **** | World Standard Deck |
5/8" | WSD | DF | Same as WW1 Dark Lantern, without shield. Both Lanterns built to Government specs by several companies. |
| *** | X.L.C.R. #39 | #39 | DF | X.L.C.R. stands for "Excelsior" |
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| *** | X.L.C.R. Switchman's Lantern |
5/8" | #39 | DF | Featured an insulated fiber bail to protect against electrocution when used on electric railways. |
| ** | 8-Day | 3/8" | #851 | DF | This lantern was first made in the 1930's with square tank, later with a round tank, and finally replaced by the "Night Watch" in about 1945 |
| ***** | #14 | ? | #0? | DF | |
| * | #32 Road Flare | - | DF |
Introduced |
|
| ***** | #74 | 5/8" | #0 | DF |
Introduced |
| ***** | #76 (Not "The Original") |
5/8" | #0 | DF |
Introduced |
| ** | #55 Highway Torch | 3/4" D. | - | DF |
Short |
| ** | #80 Highway Torch | 3/4" D. | - | DF |
Non-weighted |
| ** | #87 Highway Torch | 3/4" D. | - | DF |
Spherical |
| ** | #96 Highway Torch | 3/4" D. | - | DF | Weighted Spherical flare torch, black finish before 1947, blue finish after. 96 Oz. Capacity/ 48 hour burning time |
| *** | #750 Embury Torch | 3/4" D. | - | DF | Spherical flare torch with cam-lock burner, red finish |
| *** | #751 Embury Torch | 3/4" D. | - | DF | Flat bottom flare torch with cam-lock burner, red finish |
| * | #999 Railroad | 5/8" | #200 | DF | Introduced in the 1930's, and was the last Railroad lantern produced into the early 1960's, |
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DIETZ HOT BLAST LANTERNS
|
RARITY |
MODEL | WICK SIZE |
GLASS TYPE |
FLAME CLASS |
NOTES |
| * | Acme Inspector's Lamp | 5/8" | #0/852 | HB | Made from about 1898 to around 1956. The Acme has the distinction of being the last square tubed lantern model produced in America. |
| ***** | Antifriction Tubular |
5/8" | #0 | HB | Circa 1890-1897, unique style lever to raise globe located at top of center air tube |
| ** | Beacon Dash Lamp | 5/8" | #0/852 | HB | Similar to the Acme Inspector Lamp, has dash clip instead of rear handle. |
| **** | Best Round Lift #0 | 5/8" | #0/852 | HB | Hot Blast Lantern with round air tubes and lift tab at bell. Has wire braces from tank to tubes. |
| **** | Best Square Lift #0 |
5/8" | #0/852 | HB | Hot Blast Lantern with square air tubes and lift tab at bell. Has wire braces from tank to tubes. |
| **** | Best Tubular #0 | 5/8" | #0/852 | HB | |
| ***** | Buckeye Dash Lamp #2 |
7/8" | #0/852 | HB | AKA #2 Royal Dash Lamp |
| ** | Buckeye Dash Lamp | 5/8" | #0/852 | HB | Replaced the #13 Tubular Dash Lamp |
| ***** | Car Inspector Tubular |
5/8" | #0/852 | HB | Predecessor to the Acme Inspector Lamp. Un-reinforced design probably only produced up to the factory fire of 1897. |
| ** | Clipper #0 | 5/8 | #0/852 | HB | The Clipper is a depression era version of the Monarch, made with no beading in the air tubes. (See Also: Advance, Crescent, Crown, Gem, Scout) |
| *** | Crown #0 | 5/8" | #852 | HB | This was the least expensive #0 hot blast Lantern in the Dietz line in 1902 |
| ** | Crystal #0 | 5/8" | #0/852 | HB | Glass tank lantern allows quick visual check of fuel level. Patented by W. McArthur in 1891. Produced into the late 1920's |
| ***** | Crystal #2 | 7/8" | #0/852 | HB | Ultra rare version of the standard #0 Crystal |
| ***** | Fine Brass Tubular #1 |
5/8" | ? | HB | |
| * | Hy-Lo | 5/8" | #852 | HB | Introduced in 1912, discontinued in 1947. The Hy-Lo is a contractors lantern commonly sold with a red globe, there are at least five variations, including an unmarked square tank version. |
| **** | Iron Clad | 5/8" | #0/852 | HB | Patented by Warren McArthur Discontinued in 1919 |
| * | King (Fire Dep't) | 5/8" | #0/852 | HB | Not rare, just highly desireable. This model is collected by Firemen and lantern collectors alike, driving price up. Produced in solid brass, tin, and tin with copper tank. |
| *** | Little Star Little Star (1920's) |
5/8" | U.S.(#00) | HB | This Junior sized hot blast lantern is the only Dietz square tubed lantern to use a #00 Globe. |
| ** | Mill Tubular |
5/8" | #0/852 | HB | Protective cage can be locked to prevent access to flame. |
| * | Monarch | 5/8" | #0/852 | HB | The most popular hot blast lantern, at least seven different variations were made. |
| * | Monarch (Streamlined) | 5/8" | #0/852 | HB | The Streamline Monarch was introduced in 1936. After 1938 a reinforcement step was added to the sidewall of the tank. |
| ***** | Lift Tubular #2 | 7/8" | #0 | HB | Pre-1897 model sold with reflector as the #2 Reflector Tubular |
| **** | Monarch Dash Lamp | 5/8" | #0/852 | HB | The only known variation has the flat tank and small fuel fill spout. |
| ***** | New York Fire Dep't Tubular | 5/8" | #0 | HB | Predecessor to the King Fire Dep't lantern. Has a drop down cage. |
| **** | Night Driver's Friend Style B |
5/8" | #0 | HB | Similar to the Beacon Dash Lamp, has a side clip. Made in two variations, one having a red lens, one without. |
| *** | O.K. Tubular #0 | 5/8" | #0 | HB | Square tube version of the Simplex, globe tilts back for lighting and wick trimming. |
| ** | Protector Trackwalker | 5/8" | #0/852 | HB | Similar to the Acme, has a red lens that can be thrown at an instant to indicate stop signal. Very Rare with both Red and Green lenses. |
| ***** | Queen Fire Dep't | 5/8" | #0 | HB | Square tube, fire truck lantern, very rare. |
| **** | Reflector Tubular #2 | 7/8" | #0 | HB | aka #2 Tubular Reflector |
| **** | Regular Tubular #0 | 5/8" | #0 | HB | Least expensive square tube lantern with no lift |
| *** | Royal | 7/8" | #0/852 | HB | Oldest pre-1898 version has square air tubes, newer versions have round air tubes. |
| ***** | Royal Dash Lamp | 7/8" | #0 | HB | AKA #2 Buckeye Dash Lamp. Discontinued in 1897 |
| ***** | Side Lift Tubular | 5/8" | #0 | HB | AKA Victor, Discontinued in 1897 |
| ***** | Side Lift Tubular #1B | 7/8" | #0 | HB | Replaced by the Dietz Royal after 1898 |
| ***** | Simplex | 7/8" | #0 | HB | Round air tube version of the OK, very rare. |
| ***** | Square Lift Brass Tubular Fire Dep't |
5/8" | #0 | HB | Features a removable cage. Discontinued in 1897 |
| ***** | Square Lift Tubular #0 | 5/8" | #0 | HB | Popular square air tube lantern with square lift. aka Star |
| ***** | (Square Lift) Brass Tubular #0 | 5/8" | #0 | HB | Most elegant Tubular Lantern made, very rare. |
| ***** | Star | 5/8" | #0 | HB | Popular square air tube lantern with square lift. aka Square Lift Tubular |
| *** | Tubular Fire Dep't | 5/8" | #0 | HB | Predecessor to the King Fire Dept' Lantern Same lantern as New York Fire Dep't Tubular |
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#0 Tubular Lantern (1868) | 5/8" | #0 | HB | Originally produced by Dietz & Smith on former Archer & Pancoast tooling. This is one of the rarest lanterns. |
| **** | Tubular Hand Lantern #1, #2 | - | HB | ||
| **** | Tubular Hand Lantern #0, #00 | 5/8" | - | HB | |
| **** | Tubular Mill Lantern #2 | 7/8" | #0 | HB | Pre-1897 Model, has lockable slide-on cage |
| ***** | Tubular Reflector #0 | 5/8" | #0/852 | HB | |
| ***** | Tubular Reflector #2 | 7/8" | #0/852 | HB | |
| ***** | Tubular Side Lamp #15 |
5/8" | #0 | HB | Predecessor to the#15 Cold Blast Side Lamp |
| ***** | Tubular Side Lamp #16 |
7/8" | #0 | HB | |
| ***** | Tubular Side Lamp #17 |
7/8" | #0(#1) | HB | |
| ***** | Tubular Side Lamp #25 |
7/8" | #0 | HB | Predecessor to the#25 Cold Blast Side Lamp |
| *** | U.S. Brass Lift Wire Tubular |
3/8" | U.S.(#00) | HB | Incorporates a globe guide and lift wire design patented by Fred Dietz. |
| *** | U.S. Tubular | 3/8" | U.S.(#00) | HB | |
| *** | Underwriters Mill | 5/8" | #0/852 | HB | |
| * | Victor #0 | 5/8" | #0/852 | HB | The most popular square tube hot blast lantern made by Dietz. AKA Side Lift Tubular |
| **** | Victor Dash Lamp | 5/8" | #0/852 | HB | Same as Buckeye Dash Lamp |
| **** | Victor Wagon Lamp | 5/8" | #0/852 | HB | A side lamp version of the Buckeye Dash Lamp. Has a rear red lens. Sold in the left hand version only |
| **** | #13 Side or Dash Lamp | 5/8" | #0 | HB | Dash Lamp predecessor to the Buckeye Dash Lamp. Square globe lift located on the smoke bell. |
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#26 Warning "Signal" Lamp |
5/8" | #0 Cobalt | HB | Only produced in 1915, only 1 known to exist. Sister lantern to the Acme Inspector, features a 5" mercury reflector, a cobalt bullseye lens and a cobalt #0 globe to meet requirements of Railroad rule #26. |
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