Bidspirit auction | Hahn Motors DIETZ King Fire

Hahn Motors DIETZ King Fire Department Lantern, Patented 1907 - Marked on Top ”Hahns Motors” A vintage DIETZ King Fire Department Lantern, constructed primarily of metal (likely steel) with a clear glass globe, featuring a hinged bail handle and wire cage protection. Prominent markings include ”DIETZ” stamped on the top band and on the glass globe. The fount is marked ”DIETZ KING” and ”FIRE DEPT.”. The globe is further marked ”FITZALL”, ”R.E. DIETZ COMPANY NEW YORK U.S.A.”, ”LO-C-NO”, and bears a patent date of ”PAT'D. 3-3-10”. This model is commonly associated with Dietz's ”King” series, which saw various patent updates. Height to top of fixed handle: 14.5 inches Height to top of raised bail handle: 17 inches