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The Handlan kerosene lantern, specifically a model used by the St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District, is a unique lantern. The lantern has a blue painted metal body and a red glass globe, which is detachable. The globe has a ribbed design, and is marked Handlan no. 57, the metal parts show signs of wear and some rust. This type of lantern was commonly used for traffic signaling and safety purposes.
The Handlan company was based in St. Louis, Missouri, and was known for producing high-quality lanterns for various industrial and transportation uses. The lantern in the image appears to be an older model, possibly from the mid-20th century or earlier.
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