![]() For nearly 150 years, Dietz lanterns have been known around the world as “The Old Reliable. A great vintage collectible lantern that does show wear and tear. Dietz Company was closed in the United States in 1992. In 1982 the Dietz lantern factory was moved from Hong Kong into China. Dietz Company moved to Hong Kong in 1956, and all Dietz lantern production ceased in the U.S.A. ![]() 40 Traffic Gard / Railroad Lantern / Red Globe. Add to Favorites Vintage Dietz Lantern No. ![]() Add to Favorites 1960s Dietz Little Wizard Clear Globe - Oil Lamp - NY USA - Great Patina 5 out of 5 stars (899) 49.00. The new lanterns offered below are not reproductions, but are a continuation of production on original tooling and presses, with some models now over 100 years old. Vintage, Dietz, Mill Lantern Kerosene, Lantern Lamp, Red and Blue Glass, Works Great 5 out of 5 stars (1.9k) 594.97. Dietz Company manufactured hundreds of lantern models, and pioneered the automotive lighting industry. It has great patina and the origianl glass. The following decade Robert sold his interest in “Dietz & Company” to begin manufacturing “Irwin Patent” tubular lanterns after buying the defunct Archer and Pancoast Company from a receiver in 1868. This Antique Dietz Little Wizard Lantern is in great shape considering its age. Robert and his brother Michael patented the first practical flat wick burner especially designed for the then new fuel oil, kerosene, in 1859. Robert Edwin Dietz first began selling whale oil and camphene lamps and lanterns in 1840 at the age of 22. advertising signs, antique ginger beer bottles, vintage cameras, brass telescope, art pottery, antique cast iron pieces.
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