{"product_id":"vintage-embury-no-2-air-pilot-kerosene-lantern-c-1939-1953","title":"Vintage Embury No. 2 Air Pilot Kerosene Lantern, c. 1939–1953","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rugged \u003cstrong\u003evintage Embury No. 2 Air Pilot kerosene lantern\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to \u003cstrong\u003ec. 1939–1953\u003c\/strong\u003e, with heavy age, oxidation, and the unmistakable form of a working American hurricane lantern. Made by \u003cstrong\u003eEmbury Mfg. Co. of Warsaw, New York\u003c\/strong\u003e, this lantern carries embossed maker and model markings on the tank, including \u003cstrong\u003e“Embury No. 2 Air Pilot.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lantern features a classic cold-blast style body with a wire bail handle, side supports, burner assembly, globe guard, vented chimney, and round fuel tank base. Its surface is deeply weathered, with rust, patina, paint loss, and oxidized metal throughout, giving it the kind of honest industrial character that only time and actual use can create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass globe is missing, and the lantern has not been tested for function. It is being sold as a decorative vintage lantern, ideal for display, restoration, rustic styling, cabin decor, farmhouse interiors, or an antique lighting collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEmbury No. 2 Air Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e was introduced in the late 1930s and produced into the early 1950s by \u003cstrong\u003eEmbury Mfg. Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eWarsaw, New York\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Air Pilot line became one of Embury’s recognized utility lantern models, made during an era when kerosene lanterns remained essential for farms, workshops, railroad-adjacent utility use, camps, barns, garages, and household emergency lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lantern’s embossed tank marking identifies it as an \u003cstrong\u003eEmbury No. 2 Air Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the manufacturer’s name visible on the base. The model is generally associated with the period before Embury’s acquisition by Dietz in the early 1950s, making \u003cstrong\u003ec. 1939–1953\u003c\/strong\u003e the safest date range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lantern survives with strong surface age and wear, including rust, oxidation, and finish loss throughout. While it may be restorable, it is best listed conservatively as an untested vintage display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObject Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKerosene lantern \/ hurricane lantern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmbury Mfg. Co.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. 2 Air Pilot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ec. 1939–1953\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarsaw, New York, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePainted steel \/ tinplate with wire bail and metal burner assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor \/ Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavily weathered rusted metal with remnants of original finish and oxidized patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage condition with heavy rust, oxidation, paint loss, surface wear, discoloration, dents\/marks, and age-related patina throughout. Glass globe is missing. Burner and wire guard appear present but have not been tested. Sold as decorative\/as found.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarkings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmbossed “Embury No. 2 Air Pilot” and “Embury Mfg. Co.” on tank area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKerosene \/ lamp oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunctionality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUntested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRustic display, cabin decor, farmhouse styling, architectural salvage display, lantern collection, or restoration project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Belongs In Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Embury No. 2 Air Pilot lantern\u003c\/strong\u003e brings true utilitarian history into a space. It is not polished, precious, or pretending to be decorative. It was made to work, to be carried, lit, handled, stored, weathered, and used. That is exactly why it has presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyled on a mantel, workshop shelf, cabin table, porch display, bookcase, or rustic entryway, it adds texture and age without needing to perform. The rusted surface, arched wire handle, vented cap, and classic lantern silhouette give it the kind of industrial character that modern reproductions keep trying to fake with suspiciously even “distressing.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt belongs in a home that appreciates objects with history, use, and visible survival. Imperfect, weathered, and deeply atmospheric, this lantern is a piece of American utility design that still knows exactly what it is.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47685141102697,"sku":null,"price":46.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/5DE16291-D7A5-49F9-962C-D82AB7008028_1_105_c.jpg?v=1781169224","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/vintage-embury-no-2-air-pilot-kerosene-lantern-c-1939-1953","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}