This is a classic pressed glass hurricane-style globe for Dietz tubular kerosene lanterns (commonly called "cold blast" or "hot blast" models like the Monarch, Little Wizard, Blizzard, D-Lite, Acme, etc.). It features embossed markings: one side reads "Loc-Nob Pat D 12-4-23" (referring to the patented "Loc-Nob" design with small protruding "ears" or lugs at the base to secure the globe in the lantern frame during tilting for wick trimming or lighting, patented December 4, 1923). The other side reads "Dietz Fitzall NY USA" (indicating the "Fitzall" universal fit design by Dietz, made in New York, USA). Dimensions match standard Fitzall Loc-Nob globes: 6.75" tall, 3" diameter at the top rim, and 3.5" at the bottom rim. The Loc-Nob feature and 1923 patent date place this post-1923 production, during the peak era of Dietz lantern manufacturing.

Origin: Manufactured by R.E. Dietz Company, New York, USA (often listed as Syracuse, NY or New York, NY in markings). Dietz was a leading producer of reliable kerosene lanterns from the late 1800s through the mid-20th century.

Age: Circa 1920s–1940s (the specific "Pat D 12-4-23" patent date confirms production after 1923; Loc-Nob Fitzall globes became standard around the late 1910s–1920s and continued for decades).

Condition: Very good vintage condition with expected light wear and very minor scratching from age/use. 

Material: Pressed red glass.

Item dimensions: 6.75" tall × 4.5" at widest diameter

Weight of item: 11.5 oz  

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Vintage Dietz Fitzall Loc-Nob Kerosene Lantern Globe - Pat D 12-4-23 NY USA

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