Late 19th century, American. This rolled sheet iron example in original red paint with hinged swinging handle to be attached to wooden parade staff. Inscribed in white decoupage paper “THE HOOK AND LADDER CO. / WHAT THE FOREMAN SAYS GOES”. The opposing sides fitted with dark red glass panels, one side a hinged door. Each with foil painted image of a fireman beneath which is a scrolling banner inscribed “WHAT THE FOREMAN SAYS GOES”. The lantern roof of sarcophagus form with double semi-circular smoke baffle. Interior of the lantern fitted with a sheet iron oil wick lamp with brass burner within a circular sheet iron fence. SIZE: 13-3/4″ h x 6-1/2″ sq. CONDITION: Glass panels intact. Exterior red paint crusty and amalgamated with areas of weather foxing which now appears white. Otherwise in very good untouched condition. 51859-6 (2,000-4,000)