{"product_id":"vintage-delta-red-bird-dry-cell-lantern-dual-reflector-marion-indiana","title":"Vintage Delta Red Bird Dry Cell Lantern – Dual Reflector – Marion, Indiana","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eVintage \u003cstrong\u003eRed Bird Dry Cell Lantern\u003c\/strong\u003e manufactured by the \u003cstrong\u003eDelta Electric Company of Marion, Indiana\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is an early battery-operated utility lantern with a heavy metal body, large front reflector and removable top battery compartment.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embossed top reads \u003cstrong\u003e“RED BIRD DRY CELL LANTERN,”\u003c\/strong\u003e and the original instruction sheet is still present. The instructions specify use of \u003cstrong\u003etwo No. 6 dry-cell batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e and identify Delta Electric Company, Marion, Indiana. Similar Red Bird lanterns are generally dated to around the \u003cstrong\u003e1940s–1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: \u003cstrong\u003eDelta Electric Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel\/line: \u003cstrong\u003eRed Bird Dry Cell Lantern\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in \u003cstrong\u003eMarion, Indiana, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage battery-operated electric lantern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses \u003cstrong\u003etwo No. 6 dry-cell batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge front reflector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire carrying handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable top cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal internal wiring\/components present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal instruction sheet included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate dimensions: \u003cstrong\u003e6.5\" W x 3.75\" D x 7.5\" H\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLikely \u003cstrong\u003e1940s–1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent industrial, railroad-style, camping or vintage lighting collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood original vintage display condition with substantial age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lantern shows scratches, dents, paint loss, oxidation, rust and surface wear throughout. Remnants of the original red paint remain visible beneath the worn silver finish. The interior has heavier oxidation and age-related deterioration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front reflector and lens remain present. The original instruction sheet shows considerable staining, darkening, edge wear and age deterioration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUntested. Working condition is unknown and it is being sold as a vintage collectible\/display piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup and Shipping Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal pickup in \u003cstrong\u003ePacific Heights, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease enquire with us for shipping availability and a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJay’s Mercantile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecycling the past, one item at a time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jay's Mercantile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45699886579798,"sku":"JM 456","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/5759\/0614\/files\/20260904_163536.jpg?v=1788622405","url":"https:\/\/jaysmercantile.ca\/products\/vintage-delta-red-bird-dry-cell-lantern-dual-reflector-marion-indiana","provider":"Jay's Mercantile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}