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Antique AGM American Gas Machine Pressure Lantern – Blue Vent – Mica Globe – Untested 277 or 278?
Vintage antique American Gas Machine (AGM) pressure lantern featuring a distinctive blue cobalt vent, nickel-plated tank, and framed mica globe with a metal access door.
This lantern appears to have been used and then stored hanging in a barn or shop. It has an aged, original appearance with the character and wear expected of an old lantern.
Condition and Details:
- Maker: American Gas Machine (AGM)
- Model: Possibly a Model 277 or 278; exact model has not been confirmed
- Blue cobalt-colored top vent
- Mostly nickel-plated fuel tank
- Some rust spots and finish wear on the vent
- Mica globe with metal frame and hinged access door
- Rust and oxidation present on some metal components
- Mantles are still present and hanging inside the lantern
- Fuel tank appears relatively clean inside, with no obvious extensive rust visible
- No pump attachment present
- Untested: I have not attempted to light or operate this lantern, and its functionality is unknown
- The vent above the tank with tiny holes has a indentation on one side as shown. The photos are part of the description to be examined for condition.
Please Read: This lantern is being sold as found, untested, and as-is for parts, repair, or restoration. No guarantees are made regarding operation, pressure retention, completeness, or safety. Additional cleaning, servicing, and restoration may be needed.
Please examine all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the description and show the actual condition of the lantern.
A nice vintage display or restoration candidate for collectors of antique AGM lanterns and early American gas lighting equipment.
