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19th Century Ships Lantern

19th Century Ship's Lantern in Black Painted Iron and Corrugated Glass
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Ship's Lantern in black painted iron and corrugated glass.
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Table Lamps

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Iron

Pair of 19th Nautical Ships Lantern
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A pair of Nautical Ships Lantern with red glass lens and electrified. Lanterns are in good
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Antique Late 19th Century American Lanterns

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Iron

Pair of 19th Nautical Ships Lantern
Pair of 19th Nautical Ships Lantern
$2,950 / set
H 20 in Dm 12 in
Iron Ship's Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Iron ship's lantern by Davey of London. With maker's badge that reads "Davey's Patent
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Antique Late 19th Century Lanterns

Iron Ship's Lantern
Iron Ship's Lantern
$510
H 22.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Ship's Globe Lantern
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
An original ship's oil lantern that has been converted to electricity, which can be used either as
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Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns

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Steel

Ship's Globe Lantern
Ship's Globe Lantern
$578 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.3 in Dm 9.85 in
English Ships Lantern Birmingham Griffiths & Sons
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century English Ships Lantern Birmingham Griffiths & Sons.
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Antique 19th Century Lanterns

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Metal

Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwood, NJ
Massive late 19th century copper and brass ship's lantern by the English firm Meteorite. With
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Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns

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Brass, Copper

Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze Brig - Tall Ship Marine Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze 'Brig - Tall-Ship' Marine Lanterns with Putti
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Antique Early 1900s English British Colonial Lanterns

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Bronze

Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze Brig - Tall Ship Marine Lanterns
Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze Brig - Tall Ship Marine Lanterns
$9,895 Sale Price / set
46% Off
H 26.25 in W 14.5 in D 11.5 in
American Country Iron and Glass Ship's Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style (19th Century) iron and glass half round ships embarkment lantern with
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Antique 19th Century American British Colonial Lanterns

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Glass

A Large French Style Solid Cast Bronze Ship's Lantern
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Large French Style Solid Cast Bronze Ship's Lantern After the 19th Century French, "Ship
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Lanterns

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Bronze

El Nido English Ships Wrought Iron Wall Bracket Lantern
By Steven Handelman
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
the style of ships lanterns on the 19th century. The intricate woven cage and tapered shape make it
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Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Lanterns

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Wrought Iron

El Nido English Ships Wrought Iron Wall Bracket Lantern
El Nido English Ships Wrought Iron Wall Bracket Lantern
$1,050 / item
H 19 in W 12 in D 15.5 in
19th Century Amsterdam Bronze First-Class Ship's Lantern
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Amsterdam bronze first-class ship's Lantern.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Table Lamps

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Bronze

Polished Steel Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel ships anchor lantern with copper cap, carry handle, glass Fresnel lens, and the
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Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects

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Steel

Polished Steel Ships Anchor Lantern
Polished Steel Ships Anchor Lantern
$995
H 19 in W 11 in D 11 in
Solid Copper Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered ships anchor lantern with a thick Fresnel lens [Please see the
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Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects

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Copper

Solid Copper Ships Anchor Lantern
Solid Copper Ships Anchor Lantern
$599
H 22 in W 22 in D 13 in
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass highly polished and lacquered ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Mounted to
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Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects

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Brass

Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
$1,195
H 21 in W 12 in D 13 in
Large Nippon Sento Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Very heavy authentic ships port side lantern from Tokyo Japan. With polished copper case, sturdy
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Antique Early 19th Century Asian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Large Nippon Sento Ships Lantern
Large Nippon Sento Ships Lantern
$1,695
H 22 in W 14 in D 15 in
Antique French Ship's Lantern, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French ships lantern, Circa 1880.
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Antique French Ship's Lantern, Circa 1880
Antique French Ship's Lantern, Circa 1880
$3,300
H 41 in W 33 in D 10 in
Antique Sherwood & Wedge British Nautical Maritime Brass Onion Ship Oil Lanterns
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two antique Sherwood & Wedge "onion" navigational lamps featuring a cylindrical brass base, pierced top and fluted chimney cap, rotating wire bail handle, and simple wire cag...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Colonial Candle Lamps

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Brass

Antique Sherwood & Wedge British Nautical Maritime Brass Onion Ship Oil Lanterns
Antique Sherwood & Wedge British Nautical Maritime Brass Onion Ship Oil Lanterns
$376 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 12 in W 9.25 in D 9.25 in

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Ships Lantern
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Large-scale spherical wrought iron ships lantern of typical gyroscopic form - triple gimbelled
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Antique Late 19th Century Lanterns

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Iron

Ships Lantern
Ships Lantern
H 19.49 in Dm 18.12 in
Pair of Antique American Solid Copper Ships Lanterns, circa 1890-1910
Located in Houston, TX
Antique American copper ship lanterns, with swing handles, cylindrical glass chimneys, replacements
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Antique Late 19th Century American Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Cobalt Blue Maritime Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century ship's lantern with cobalt blue Fresnel lens, vented top, hoisting ring, protective
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20th Century Lanterns

Cobalt Blue Maritime Lantern
Cobalt Blue Maritime Lantern
H 17 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique Large Ship's Lantern
Located in Katonah, NY
A large Dutch hanging ship's lantern hand crafted of pierced metal embossed with an elaborate
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Lanterns

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Metal

Painted Ship's Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Old relic of a ship's lantern by Perko. Lens is chipped and missing a segment on the lower right
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Antique Late 19th Century Lanterns

Painted Ship's Masthead Lantern
Painted Ship's Masthead Lantern
H 20 in W 12 in L 20 in
19th Century American Bell Jar Lantern Etched with Full Rigged Ships
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare 19th century American etched bell jar lantern with ships. This Classic Federal bell jar has an
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Antique Early 1800s American Federal Lanterns

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Crystal, Brass

19thc Pair English Ship Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
19thc Pair Copper and Brass Ship Lanterns Completely Restored
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

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Copper, Brass

Pair of American Copper and Brass Ship Lanterns
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American copper and brass ship lanterns with original red colored directional glass inserts
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Antique 19th Century American Lanterns

Antique Eli Griffiths & Sons Birmingham Victorian Railway Ships Candle Lantern
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1880 - 1910 - this is a late Victorian candle lit lamp, most likely for Railway use, and was made by the firm Eli Griffiths and Son who were well known for manufacturing items ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Lanterns

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Metal

Pair of 19th Century Ship / Nautical Oil Lamps with Red Globes Electrified
Located in Madrid, ES
Unmatched pair of late 19th century nautical oil lamps with pristine red globes. Similar in size
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Lanterns

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Metal

Ship's Beacon Lamp
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's beacon lamp from maker; Handlan and Buck, St. Louis MO. Protective bars, red lens, vented
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Antique 19th Century Lanterns

Ship's Beacon Lamp
Ship's Beacon Lamp
H 22 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Pair of Very Large American 19th Century Ship's Bow Lights with Fresnel Lens
By Perko Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of exceptionally large ship's lanterns by renowned Perko ship chandlers in Brooklyn, NY, circa
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Vintage 1910s American Lanterns

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Brass, Sheet Metal

Japanese Antique Lantern "Treasure Fortune Ship" Takarabune, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese superbly hand cast lantern in the form of the fortune treasure ship "Takarabune" in full sail. It
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Pair of English Ship's Lanterns
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of 19th c. English ship's lights or lanterns of copper and brass with colored glass
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Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

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Brass

Pair of English Ship's Lanterns
Pair of English Ship's Lanterns
H 8.25 in W 9.75 in D 8.25 in
19th Century Copper Carriage or Ship Lantern with Original Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 19thc copper with amazing worn crusty patina surface. This cool lantern could be
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20th Century American Nautical Objects

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Copper

Pair of English Brass Ship Lanterns
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass, nickel silver, copper mounted ship lanterns with dome vented top, pierced
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Antique 19th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of English Brass Ship Lanterns
Pair of English Brass Ship Lanterns
H 14.5 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
19th Century English Copper Ship Lanterns
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of 19th-century copper ship lanterns. Original blue and red glass marked Port Starboard with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns

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Brass, Copper

Antique Ship's Lantern
Located in Katonah, NY
A large Dutch ship's hanging lantern handcrafted of pierced metal, circular in form with repousse
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Lanterns

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Glass

Antique Ship's Lantern
Antique Ship's Lantern
H 33 in Dm 12.5 in
Ship's Cabin Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship or yacht cabin lantern by C. Harvie & Co. Limited, 117 Priest Street, Birmingham
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Antique Late 19th Century Lanterns

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Brass

Ship's Cabin Lantern
Ship's Cabin Lantern
H 20.5 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in
Cobalt Blue Starboard Ship's Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine antique ship's lantern with original brass maker’s badge forms William Porter's Sons & Co
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Antique Late 19th Century Lanterns

Massive English Brass Ship Lantern, Davey and Company Style
By Davey & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive sized Davey and Company style ship kerosine lamp (has been wired for electric). Stamped
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Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns

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Metal, Brass

Antique 1880 Solid Brass Ship Lanterns by Davey and Co., London, England
Located in Stamford, CT
18th and 19th Century. Antique Brass Ship Lanterns from 1880. Made in London, England by Davey and Co
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Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Lanterns

19th Century Brass Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century solid brass ships lantern with highly polished and lacquered finish, rich ruby red
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Antique 1880s Nautical Objects

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Brass

19th Century Brass Ships Lantern
19th Century Brass Ships Lantern
H 21 in W 10 in D 10 in
Japanese Antique Lantern "Treasure Fortune Ship" Takarabune, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
comes this Japanese superbly hand cast lantern in the form of the fortune treasure ship "Takarabune" in
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Electrified 19th Century Gimbal Whale Oil Ship Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
Three 19th century, now electrified, gyroscopic whale-oil lamps constructed of iron ribs with a
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Antique Early 19th Century American Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Nautical Brass Ship Lanterns Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of antique museum mounted ship lanterns intact and completely original from H.M.S. Admiralty
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Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

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Brass

Nautical Brass Ship Lanterns Lamps
Nautical Brass Ship Lanterns Lamps
H 37.5 in W 11.5 in D 10 in
Huge 1800s Ship Lanterns, Matching Pair
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lanterns came right off a horse barn in Connecticut. These are the largest lanterns we have
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

Pair of Antique Port and Starboard Brass Ship Lanterns
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of brass port and starboard ship navigational oil lanterns. Original intact green and red
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Brass

True Pair of 19th Century Antique Ship's Lanterns
Located in Lancashire, GB
True Pair of 19th Century Antique Ship's Lanterns. A great, large pair of antique ship's lanterns
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

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Metal

COPPER SHIP'S LANTERN
By W. M. Harvie Co.
Located in Bedford, NY
ENGLISH COPPER AND GLASS SHIP'S LANTERN- OIL - MADE BY WILLIAM HARVIE CO- BISHIP ST. BIRMINGHAM
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

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Copper

COPPER SHIP'S LANTERN
COPPER SHIP'S LANTERN
H 28 in W 12 in D 13 in
Armillary Ship Lantern
Located in High Point, NC
Metal ship hanging oil lantern made to remain level with waves
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Antique 19th Century Lanterns

Six Sided Ships lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
Ships lantern with an embossed metal label that reads "clipper ship lamp no. 1255 Dumbarton
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Lanterns

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Metal

Six Sided Ships lantern
Six Sided Ships lantern
H 25 in Dm 13 in
Ships Lantern Copper and Brass
Located in Stamford, CT
These ship lamps are getting harder and harder to find. Our is copper with fine brass details and
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

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Copper, Brass

Brass & Copper Ship Lantern converted to Hanging Fixture
Located in Wainscott, NY
Brass & Copper Hanging Decorative Ship Lantern Heavy Very Solid, Beautiful Patina
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Antique 19th Century Lanterns

1869 Clipper Ship Lantern, Dumbarton, Scotland
Located in New York City, NY
1869 clipper ship lamp no. 1255 Dumbarton, Scotland.
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Lanterns

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Brass

Victorian Novelty Silver "PORT" Ships Lantern Inkwell
By Samuel Jacob
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good Victorian novelty silver Inkwell made in the form of a "PORT" Ships Lantern, with red glass
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

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Silver

Two 19th Century Port and Starboard Ship Lantern Lamps
Located in Culver City, CA
These are truly unique lamps made from ship lanterns, one with a red glass barrel for the port side
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Antique 19th Century British Industrial Table Lamps

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Metal

Victorian Novelty Silver Ship's Starboard Lantern Table Lighter
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A Victorian novelty silver Cigar Table Lighter made in the form of a Ship's Starboard Lantern, with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Tobacco Accessories

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Round Danish Mid Century Dining Table in Solid Oak with Two Extensions, 1960s
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Brass Sculpture on Marble Base After Rodin's "The Thinker" - SIGNED
Located in North Miami, FL
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Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace Bookshelf, 1930
$8,188
H 39.57 in W 45.67 in D 9.85 in
Cylindrical Lantern in Louis XVI Style Brass Glass Pendant Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
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Brass

Cylindrical Lantern in Louis XVI Style Brass Glass Pendant Lighting
Cylindrical Lantern in Louis XVI Style Brass Glass Pendant Lighting
$1,925 Sale Price / item
46% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 13.98 in
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By Wiska
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Traditional Rustic Pinewood Dresser – Spain, Circa 1900
Traditional Rustic Pinewood Dresser – Spain, Circa 1900
$15,052
H 76.38 in W 42.92 in D 20.08 in
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Vintage Moroccan Moorish Glass Lantern
$295 / item
H 16 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
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Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light
$600
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Crown vintage birdcage
$560
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$860
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19th Century Ships Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 19th century ships lantern you’re looking for. A 19th century ships lantern — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 19th century ships lantern, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century ships lantern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 19th century ships lantern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Perko Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a 19th Century Ships Lantern?

A 19th century ships lantern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,365, while the lowest priced sells for $240 and the highest can go for as much as $32,500.

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