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## Item Description
**Up for sale is a highly collectible, authentic early 20th-century Adlake "Balanced Draft" (Non-Sweating) Kerosene Cowl Side Lamp.** Manufactured by the famous Adams & Westlake Company of Chicago, IL, this premium commercial-grade lamp (Model No. 4435) was designed as a front-cowl light for early 1910s and 1920s motor trucks, heavy service vehicles, and delivery wagons before electric vehicle lighting became standard.
This specific configuration is a **Left-Side (Driver's Side)** lamp.
#### Complete Three-Lens Configuration (All Original Glass!):
* **Front Aspect:** Massive, clear Concentric-Ring Fresnel Bullseye Lens to project a focused, amplified light beam forward onto the road.
* **Outward Side Aspect:** Thick, flat Clear Glass Window built into the swinging access door to illuminate side angles and intersections.
* **Rear Aspect:** Small, vibrant Red Glass Jewel Lens acting as a safety flame status peep-hole for the driver sitting in the cab.
#### Key Features & Highlights:
* **Authentic Branding:** Crisp, bold **"ADLAKE"** logo stamped directly onto the top ventilation dome cap.
* **Complete Burner Assembly:** Includes the original, removable zinc/tin-plated fuel font oil pot container featuring its long, external mechanical wick-adjuster stem.
* **1913 Patent Stamping:** The spring-loaded burner collar is explicitly and sharply stamped **"PAT. JULY 8, 1913"**.
* **Heavy-Duty Mount:** Features the original integrated cast-metal mounting bracket hitch securely riveted to the side housing.
#### Condition Report:
This lantern is in **unrestored, original barn-find condition** with a fantastic historic patina.
* **Glass:** The main clear Fresnel lens, the flat side-door window, and the mini red jewel lens are all completely intact and free of cracks or major chips.
* **Metalwork:** The steel body shows standard antique surface rust, oxidation, and beautifully weathered flaking of its original baked-on Japan Black enamel finish.
* **Mechanics:** The hinged side door opens and latches smoothly. The fuel font slides out easily. The wick adjuster rod is present but stiff from age and would benefit from a light application of penetrating oil if restoration is desired.
*Please inspect all high-resolution photos closely as they form the primary description of this item’s cosmetic condition, authenticity, and completeness.*
