Hi and welcome to our Show and Tell. We are showing off some our fun items we collected throughout the years. If you see something of interest and are in the USA please contact us. Then we can possible list and reserve in title the item your interested in at our Etsy store for purchase. For pickup only items like these lamps we can list and reserve in title at our Ebay store. We are not selling items through this website, it is for Show and Tell purposes only. Thank You!
Vintage Keystone Multi-Purpose Lantern (No. 1392). Nice find! Box has mildew spotting in and out bottom and lamp has tarnished spotting, look nicer after detailed polishing. Bracket hardware and extra bulb in compartment which is very cool.
This is a rare “New Old Stock” find, featuring the original mid-century red-and-white graphics box. Manufactured by the D.P. Harris Hdw. & Mfg. Co. in New York, this premium chromium-plated lantern is a collector’s dream for vintage Americana and industrial lighting enthusiasts. From the golden age” of American manufacturing. Found some fun info at bottom of page on this Historic American Company.
Nice vintage condition; includes original box and internal parts. High-polish chromium plating. Manufacturer: D.P. Harris (Keystone Brand). Perfect For: Industrial decor, flashlight collectors, or unique gift-giving.
Guessing made late 1930s – 1950s. Cool MCM Light! Please check pictures for description and condition.
D. P. Harris Hardware & Manufacturing Co. Inc. has a rich history as a major player in American consumer goods, particularly known for their legendary “Rollfast” bicycles and high-quality hardware.
Historical Background
Founding: The company was founded in 1895 by De Lancey Harris in New York City. It became a family legacy, eventually being managed by his son and grandsons.
The “Keystone” Connection: While the company is most famous for Rollfast bicycles, they used the Keystone brand for a wide range of hardware, tools, and accessories. This included your lantern, which was marketed as a high-end “multi-purpose” tool for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts.
Manufacturing Powerhouse: In the early 1900s, Harris partnered with the H. P. Snyder Manufacturing Company. Snyder handled the heavy production in Little Falls, NY, while Harris focused on making specialty parts and managing the marketing and distribution that made their brands household names.
War Effort: During World War II, the company shifted its massive production capabilities to support the military, producing items like tent pins for the Army and radio proximity components for the Navy.
Post-War and Beyond: Following the war, the company thrived during the housing boom before eventually ceasing manufacturing in the mid-1970s. The firm was formally dissolved in 2002, making this “New Old Stock” item a preserved piece of a now-defunct American industrial icon.
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