Wonderful early miniature electric lantern made by Bond Electric Corporation, marked “PLA-MATE” on the top. These small battery-operated lanterns were produced as portable personal lights and are often described as skaters’ lanterns or miniature camping lanterns. Period examples were made with several colored globes; the red version is especially attractive for display. A collector reference identifies the red-globe Pla-Mate as a Bond miniature lantern designed to operate on a single C-cell battery.

*Made in NJ, the handle that turns it on is missing.

This example measures approximately 4½ inches tall and weighs about 5.5 oz. It features a silver-tone metal body with a translucent red globe. The metal shows oxidation, discoloration, scratches and general surface wear consistent with age. The red globe also shows age/use wear. Untested and being sold as a vintage collectible/display piece; working condition is not guaranteed. Please review photos closely as they are part of the description.