R.E. Dietz Co.

[JakePhelps]

Does anyone have any info on a company named R.E. Dietz Co. ? I have a lantern part with that mark on it. Thanks

 

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[ashleen]

http://www.lanternnet.com/history.htm

and...

http://www.redietz.com

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[JakePhelps]

Thanks! so its 1869-present thanks

 

[Leon]

One thing I was wondering about lantern parts is if anyone restores them, I'm sure there is, I just haven't looked into it.
Some of the parts come out in pretty good shape and I would think the individual parts would be hard to come by...
I have a few pieces in fairly good condition and just can't force myself to through them out...
Good luck, & Happy hunting~

 

[JakePhelps]

I know, some of mine look like they were never in the ground...most early 1900s but i have one that says 1865 on it I imagine you could clean em up and use them...i would never throw them out