Antique Signal Lamp
Antique Lantern Signaling Lamp, White-Red-Green, Italy Railway, Still Working
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian manual oil lantern for signaling for railway station chief, white-red-green state railway
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Pittsburgh Glass Company Nicolas Kopp Reverse Glass Painting Shade & Lamp
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
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"Pittsburgh Glass Company Lamp" Landscape, Reverse Glass Paintng
The landscape
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique copper police/ railroad / boat signal lantern / hand lamp. Features cylindrical body style
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Early 20th Century Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Copper
H 13.25 in W 5.25 in D 7.75 in
Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp by Hinks & Sons
Located in Lincoln, GB
companies, which used oil lamps to light stations, trains and signals.
With an eye to the domestic market
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19th Century British Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Copper Ship Lanterns as Corner Table Lamps w/ Rope Base, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
signaling and navigation. They are newly made into table lamps with a stem and socket in a matching finish
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
H 30 in W 13 in D 11.75 in
Very Fine Pair of Mid-Victorian Parcel Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps, by Hinks
By James Hinks & Son
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
railway companies for trains, stations and signals. To the domestic market, Hinks’ lamps were ‘a byword
Category
1860s English Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
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History
Signal lamps were invented in the late 19th century by Arthur Cyril Webb Aldis. They are often
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Metal
Large Industrial Patinated Copper Search Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functioning signal diffuser. The copper exterior features a wonderful industrial patina. The diameter of the
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Copper
Rare Ship's Copper Shutter Signal Light with Fresnel Lens
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare ship's copper shutter signal light with a round Fresnel lens. The shutter on the side is
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Copper
Antique iron wall lamp with bells, 1920s
Located in ECHT, NL
Unique hammered iron wall lamp with bells. Intended for mounting above a door and fulfilling two
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Iron
Industrial Antique Navy Maritime Ships Canal Lock Lamp Bronze
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Unique lamp from the canal lock in Tiel from around 1900
This lamp is mounted on a brake disc
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Industrial Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Large Copper and Brass Ship's Port Lantern Light by Meteorite Birmingham England
By Meteorite
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Large early 20th Century Antique British solid copper and brass nautical Port signal lantern/lamp
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 21.75 in W 9.75 in D 9 in
WMF Art Nouveau German Silver-Plated Metal Sugar Bowl.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Prato, Tuscany
lamps, signals, and accessories. In 1880, WMF acquired a cutlery factory in Heilbronn and began
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Silver Plate
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Early Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Lamp, Denmark ca. 1911
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Scandinavian Modern
A beautiful pendant with clear glass shade and patinated brass mounting. Denmark, circa. 1911.
The provenance of this lamp is from the railway station in...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Classic Sun And Moon Garden Lantern, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Classic Garden "Sun And Moon" Lantern With Cicada On Handle - Hard To Find, Signed
Japan, unusual large antique lantern design in an attractive craftsmen form perforated pa...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Copper
4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white with pink vinyl cushions. Made in Dallas Texas. Model 115 of the Star Trek series....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Metal
Japanese Antique Bronze Cats Pair Hand Cast With Playful Pose
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions trip to Kyoto.
A fine pair of antique curious Japanese cast bronze sensuous cats beautifully handcrafted in an attractive and unusual style. Ca...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Greek Key Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios New York Geometric Greek Key Table Lamp
New York circa. 1910
Leaded glass, Patinated bronze
Dimensions: 22.25 Inches High
Diameter: 16 Inches
(57 x 41 cm)
Condition:...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Postmodern Brass Floor Lamp by Rainbow Lamp Company, c1980s
By Rainbow Lamp Company 1
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time and illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of this vintage brass floor lamp by the esteemed Rainbow Lamp Company, circa 1980s. Standing at an impressive 6...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Brass
large vine foot lamp
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in TARBES, FR
Light up your interior with Authenticity: Floor Lamp Made from Natural Vine
Give your space a unique, natural glow with our exceptional floor lamp crafted from real vine branches. E...
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Late 20th Century French Brutalist Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Wood
Tamarindo Floor Lamp by Isabel Moncada
Located in Geneve, CH
Tamarindo Floor Lamp by Isabel Moncada
Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 170 cm.
Materials: Turned parota wood, fiberglass and linen.
Its symmetrical undulated base is timeless with proportions ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Linen, Fiberglass, Wood
Reverse Painted Classique Floral Table Lamp
By Classique
Located in Toledo, OH
Reverse Painted Classique Floral Table Lamp, circa 1920s. Blue and green reverse painted shade with a floral border. Signed on edge with "1218 AD". Bronze base painted black with som...
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Imperial Edo Period Bronze Temple Lantern
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Exemplifying the grandeur of the Edo period, this substantial bronze Buddhist temple lantern is a relic steeped in both imperial provenance and spiritual significance. Circa 18th cen...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Early Newyork Subway Train Station 32” Bronze Lantern Light
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bensalem, PA
This is a truly amazing piece of New York City subway history solid bronze lantern with 2 sets of 4 original acrylic subway inserts black and white this does not have any wiring or s...
Category
1890s American Gothic Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Stone Fudo Myoo Buddha- Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
An excellent garden or indoor sculptural choice.
An old circa early 20th century Japanese stone Buddha of Fudo Myoo.
A charming stone Buddha with a solemn but cheerful face that pos...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Stone
Japanese Antique Black Lantern Box /1896s Objet d'art WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a lantern box from the old days of Japan.
The box is pasted with Japanese paper and painted with black lacquer.
There is a description of "Meiji 29" on the back.
The lante...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Paper
Industrial Enamelled Station Light
Located in Ongar, GB
A nice early 20th century railway station gas light which has been later converted to electricity. With nice original green enamel and original hand blown glass shade.
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Enamel
Classique Sunset Landscape Table Lamp, circa 1920
By Classique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classique sunset landscape table lamp, circa 1920. Reverse painted. Patinated metal base.
Category
1920s French Other Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Metal
Fine Arts Vintage Pottery Lamp in Soft Pink, Barbiecore Style
By Fine Arts Intl.
Located in Lomita, CA
The soft pink lamp with its "Barbiecore" aesthetic feels modern and fresh, but it is late 20th century. This was a wonderful auction find that we wanted to add to our collection of e...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Pottery
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Yoshitoshi, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Courageous Warriors, Priest
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
temple charged with lighting the oil lamps around the grounds. His ghastly horns became a simple straw
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
H 14.45 in W 9.85 in D 0.04 in
Signal Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Japanese Kerosene Signal Lamp
Category
1920s Asian Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Copper
Pair of White Table Lamp Murano Glass 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
were to damaged and the lights had to be turned into table lamps.
It is the same make as the signal
Category
1920s Italian Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
.
History
Signal lamps were invented in the late 19th century by Arthur Cyril Webb Aldis. They are often
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Metal
Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
Diameter: 8.75 in.
HISTORY
Signal lamps were invented in the late 19th century by Arthur Cyril Webb Aldis
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Metal
Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
in., Base: 5 in. x 3 in.
History
Signal lamps were invented in the late 19th century by Arthur
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Metal
Antique Nautical Copper Lamp, Early 1900 Made in UK Very Good Condition
Located in Milan, IT
Antique lamp, glass and copper, for light signals, English manufacture, early 1900. Very good
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Copper
H 11.23 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in
Large French Brass & Copper Lanterns
Located in Southampton, GB
were replaced with oil lamps.) There was even a plan to finance the system. Householders would pay a
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Signal Oil Lantern with 4 Colored Glass Panels
Located in Leuven , BE
Lovely small vintage square signal oil lantern featuring four orange, blue, red and white tinted
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Metal
Old Railroad Signal Lamp
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early Railroad Signal Lantern converted into a Lamp, Swivels on wood base, 2 Amber and 2 Green
Category
19th Century American Antique Signal Lamp
1920s Perko Marine Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
This beautiful starboard-side lantern was made by Perkins Marine Lamp. Inc., which was formed in
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Copper
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Antique Signal Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique signal lamp available at 1stDibs. Each antique signal lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are many kinds of the antique signal lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique signal lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in industrial and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique signal lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by James Hinks & Son and WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Signal Lamp?
Prices for an antique signal lamp start at $521 and top out at $24,235 with the average selling for $1,627.
Questions About Antique Signal Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique student lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
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