You are looking at a neat Dietz Vesta New York Central clear globe lantern. This is one is from the old days. The patent dates engraved on it are July 20-07, May 4-09, DEC 13-?, and June 1-09. The larger code beneath the Patent dates is S-4-23.
It is the standard railroad lantern size: 11.75" tall. The base is about 6 1/2" across.
The embossed globe says New York Central. New York Central is also engraved on the metal cover.
CONDITION: Shows wear, oxidation in the metal. Glass is intact and uncracked. Pictures show all sides.
Pictures show it all.