{"product_id":"vintage-1968-east-german-railway-signal-lantern","title":"1968 East German Railway Signal Lantern: Industrial Cold War History","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"545\" data-start=\"114\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThis robust vintage industrial signal lantern is a rare piece of railway history, manufactured in 1968 by the renowned VEB Schiffslaternenwerk Ueckermünde in the former East Germany (GDR). A true \"statement piece,\" the lantern retains its original factory plate, showcasing its authentic industrial origins.\u003cbr\u003eConstructed from heavy-duty metal, it features a milky white glass dome and comes with interchangeable red and orange acrylic lenses, originally used by railway guards for emergency signaling. The lantern's weathered finish and visible patina highlight its decades of functional service, embodying the practical ingenuity of mid-century Eastern European design. Whether as a focal point for a loft-style interior or a prized addition to a railway memorabilia collection, this lantern is a testament to durable, high-quality craftsmanship. Please review photos, as they are an integral part of the description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"545\" data-start=\"114\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-end=\"574\" data-start=\"552\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"572\" data-start=\"552\"\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"616\" data-start=\"577\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\" Height × 7 7\/8\" Width × 8 3\/4\" Depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-63494fae-7fff-5961-304a-423766562f03\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIndustrial metalwork with glass dome and interchangeable acrylic lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"619\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"619\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e VEB Schiffslaternenwerk Ueckermünde, Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"702\" data-start=\"686\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"695\" data-start=\"686\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1968 (Dated on factory plate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"756\" data-start=\"705\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"718\" data-start=\"705\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original manufacturer's nameplate attached\u003cstrong data-end=\"777\" data-start=\"759\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d730a519-7fff-f80e-c6ff-52b5991f3e36\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGood vintage condition. Authentic industrial patina, surface wear, and signs of age consistent with railway use.\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d730a519-7fff-f80e-c6ff-52b5991f3e36\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"515\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1020\" data-start=\"517\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVEB Schiffslaternenwerk Ueckermünde\u003c\/strong\u003e was a manufacturing plant in the former German Democratic Republic (East Germany) that specialized in producing maritime, signaling, and railway lamps. The factory was known for the durability and practical design of its products, which were widely used domestically and exported throughout the Eastern Bloc. Lanterns made by this brand, often marked with distinctive factory plates, remain excellent examples of robust mid-century industrial design from the GDR era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artemis Row","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41248591970398,"sku":"1020007","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/5807\/8302\/files\/Vintage_Industrial_Oil_Signal_Lantern_1.jpg?v=1757598117","url":"https:\/\/artemisrow.com\/products\/vintage-1968-east-german-railway-signal-lantern","provider":"Artemis Row","version":"1.0","type":"link"}