Bidspirit auction | Antique American Fire Parade Lantern

Antique American Fire Parade Lantern for 'Fearless 1 Hook and Ladder, Dansville, NY' with Eagle Finial - An antique or vintage multi-paneled fire parade or engine lantern, identified by a label on its base as belonging to ”FEARLESS 1 HOOK AND LADDER” from ”DANSVILLE, NY”. The lantern is constructed from a silver-toned metal, likely nickel-plated brass or tin, with clear glass panels. It features two prominent colored glass panels: one red panel etched with a large numeral '1' flanked by foliate designs, and another blue panel etched with crossed ladders and decorative elements. The lantern is topped with a cast brass or bronze eagle finial and contains an internal wick holder for oil. It is currently mounted on a modern circular wooden display base.