Handlan StL 4-way railroad signal lantern lamp
Updated September 19, 2026
| Lot number | 86 |
| Category | Antiques & Furniture |
| Auction | Model Train SALE! Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, Marklin + |
| Date | September 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Family Ties Estate Sales LLC |
| Location | Kirbyville, Missouri |
This item is a vintage Handlan St. Louis 4-way railroad switch/signal lantern that has been converted into a table lamp. Key Characteristics Manufacturer: Handlan-Buck Manufacturing Company based in St. Louis, Missouri. Design: Features a solid brass or copper cylindrical body equipped with four large glass lenses (typically in red, green, or blue colors) used historically to signal trains at tracks, switches, or cabooses. Conversion: The top kerosene mechanism has been modified into an electric 110V socket to support a standard bulb and a fabric lampshade. Many conversions also feature a secondary bulb installed inside the lantern body to make the colored glass lenses glow.
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