Bidspirit auction | American LaFrance Fire Engine Co.
American LaFrance Fire Engine Co. Dietz King Lantern Etched Globe - Etched Globe ”W.H. Tweed” Dated 1907, An American LaFrance Fire Engine Co. Dietz King lantern, constructed primarily of steel or galvanized iron with a clear glass globe, likely dating to the early 20th century, circa 1907. The upper metal band is embossed with ”AMERICAN LA FRANCE FIRE ENGINE CO. ELMIRA, N.Y.” The clear glass globe features ”NEW YORK” and ”DIETZ” in an Old English script, and ”DIETZ” is also visible on the metal fuel fount.