R.E. Dietz Kerosene Lanterns Compendium


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, 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 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	3/8"	#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
CODE
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.

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***** Bus Lamp ? ? DF? Listed in the 1900 and 1902 Price Lists. Square body, Japanned Black finish, with a silvered corrugated glass reflector.

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***** 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, disontinued 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 catapillar 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.

**** 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"

*** X.L.C.R. Switchmans Lantern 5/8" #39 DF Featured an insulated fibre 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 in the 1930's, sold in boxed kits of three for stowing under the drivers seat.

***** #74 5/8" #0 DF
Introduced in 1874, similar in construction to the "A No. 1" Uses a #0 Hot Blast Globe

***** #76 (Not "The Original") 5/8" #0 DF
Introduced in 1876, similar to the Boy skaters lantern

** #55 Highway Torch 3/4" D. - DF
Short Flat bottom flare torch designed to meet obsolete requirement to carry two road torches. Red finish
55 oz. Capacity/ 15 hour burning time

** #80 Highway Torch 3/4" D. - DF
Non-weighted Flat bottom flare torch, black finish before 1947, blue finish after
80 oz. Capacity/ 36 hour burning time

** #87 Highway Torch 3/4" D. - DF
Spherical flare torch

** #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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