Railroad Signal Lamp & Lantern Co. Southern Railway lantern embossed with S. Ry on the shoulder. The top of the lantern has the manufacturing information with a visible patent date of 1889. There are other dates which have been partially worn away. The body is uncleaned with surface rust, some very minor dents on the top. The lid clasp is missing and the top likes to pop open. CNX cast clear globe with Southern Ry. cast in rectangular panel with rounded ends. Some minor rim chips on both ends, and one minor bubble noted. No major chips, cracks or breaks.