Dietz 870

[Skulldigger]

Who can tell me what this is and what it was used for. Kind of rare to find I understand. I orignially picked this up thinking it was for my Dietz kerosene lantern collection, but quickly found out it fits better on this page. It is made from two halves of a Dietz 87 Road Torch, but that is where the similarities end.

 

[NPS Ranger]

It has a locking hasp on one side so it looks like it was meant to be attached to a truck to store something. Wicks for the road torches? Railroad torpedoes? Cigarettes?

 

[dmathieu]

https://www.lanternnet.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=WICK806

 

[jph2]

Today I learned Dietz made road torches. Makes sense, though.

 

[Skulldigger]

These were made to hold one round replacement Dietz headlight bulb and an insert with common automotive replacement bulbs, #1157, #53, #1141, etc.

 

[kitn1mcc]

were can we see that Kero lanterns

 

[Skulldigger]

There are a multitude of Dietz Laneterns. They started making lanterns in the 1870's, which were the predecessors of emergency lighting. I have a 1907 Dietz Fire King that hung on fire trucks as a red light and identifier. If this link works take a look at my Pinterest board tha I have several of my lanterns pictured.

See if this link works.

https://www.pinterest.com/kellcin0648/lanterns/

 

[Skulldigger]

were can we see that Kero lanterns

Forgot to quote you in the message above so you would get the notice. See message above.

I dont' think I have a road torch in those images so here is a Deitz 87 road torch.

 

[kitn1mcc]

nice collection. i like the RR lanterns you have. The adlake are nice i have tended to those many times. the colored lens other than Red are impressive

 

[Waih136]

I just found one of those but I cant find any more info on it. Have you guys? Is it worth keeping as is or should I find another use for it? Mine still has the bulbs and flashers in it

https://imgur.com/a/e1yc8R7

 

[tsquale]

@Waih136 I would certainly keep it as is (and I may even be a buyer if you were getting rid of it). I think it would be more collectible/desirable as is versus being re-purposed.