Chrome Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Chrome plated ships anchor lantern with glass Fresnel lens. Wired with a new socket for home use
Vintage 1950s European Lanterns
Chrome
Chrome Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Chrome plated ships anchor lantern with glass Fresnel lens. Wired with a new socket for home use
Chrome
Steel Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern with fresnel glass lense. Vented top and carry handle. Russian tag. No burner
Steel
Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Anchor lantern from a boat of steel, copper and brass construction. Great piece of industrial
Steel
Brass Anchor Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass anchor lantern by Perko. Fresnel lens has some loss. Dimensions: 20" H x 10"
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Dry cell battery lamp. Circa 1950
Brass
Solid Brass Ship’s Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Meticulously polished and lacquered ship’s anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens, protective bars
Brass
Copper Ship’s Anchor Lantern by British Maker
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper and brass ship’s anchor lantern with maker’s badge from R.C. Murray Limited, 37 Cavendish St
Copper
Polished Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished and lacquered ship's anchor lantern with clear Fresnel glass lens, protective brass bars
Brass
Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern of Solid Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass ship's anchor lantern with polished and lacquered finish. Clear Fresnel glass lens
Brass
Antique Ships Anchor Lantern by French Maker
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique solid brass ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens, hinged top, carry handle, etc
Brass
Anchor Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine old highly polished Meteorite ship's lantern with brass "Anchor" badge. Vented top
Large Ships Anchor Lantern 6549
Located in Norwell, MA
Very large ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens with outside cage. Some chips to lens from years
Steel
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass boat lantern by Perko of Brooklyn, New York. Fresnel glass lens. With protective brass bars
Brass
Copper Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished copper ships lantern with fresnel lens, iron hoist and bale handles. Hinged top with brass
Copper
Copper and Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper and brass ship's anchor light with hoisting handle, made by the venerable English firm
Solid Copper Ship’s Anchor Lantern by Meteorite of England
Located in Norwell, MA
Clear Fresnel glass lens, removable red lens. Fitted to a mahogany base. Brasses include badges, handles, hasp, hinges, bars, etc. Weight: 16 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 22"H x 14"D Ma...
Copper
American Polished Steel and Brass Single Anchor Lantern, Circa 1880
By Wilcox-Crittenden & Co. 1
Located in Charleston, SC
American painted polished steel and brass single ship anchor lantern with original Fresnel lense
Brass, Steel
Ship's Copper Anchor Lantern from Early Twentieth Century by R.C. Murray
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's anchor lantern of polished brass and copper. Maker is R.C. Murray Limited, 37 Cavendish St
Copper
1958 Brass "Not Under Command" Ship's Anchor Lantern by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship's anchor lantern with glass Fresnel lens. Wired with electricity. Japanese maker's
Brass
Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's lantern, solid brass anchor lantern by Japanese maker Nippon Sento Co. LTD, Tokyo, Japan
Brass
Brass Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern on base. Highly polished and lacquered ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass
Brass
Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass anchor lantern with highly polished Fresnel lens with removable red filter. Japanese made
Solid Copper Ship's Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper anchor lantern with brass maker's badge from Hop Lee & Co., Hong Kong. Fresnel glass
Copper
Solid Copper Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern of solid copper with brass handles, bars, hasp, hinge, etc. Mounted to a thick
Copper
Solid Brass Ruby Red Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass ships anchor lantern with a really rich port wine red fresnel lens by Perkins Marine Lamp
Brass
Vintage Coastal Anchor Brass Oil Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add nautical charm to your space with this Vintage Coastal Anchor Brass Oil Lantern. Crafted from
Metal
$1,795
H 22 in Dm 14 in
Copper "Not Under Command" Ship's Lantern with Glass Fresnel Lens by Meteorite
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern from the English firm "Meteorite." Fitted with a Fresnel glass lens
Copper
Japanese Ship's Lantern of Solid Brass by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Norwell, MA
with removable red filter. Mid twentieth century anchor lantern that has been meticulously polished and
Brass
Anchor Ship Lamps, 1950s
By Anchor
Located in Austin, TX
Restored, Anchor Ship Lamps, 1950s Vintage Ships Lantern Copper Anchor Oil Lamp Nautical Fresnel
Copper
Salvaged Anchor Ship Lantern, circa 1900, Oil Burning Copper Lantern
Located in London, GB
on all vessels at anchor or under way at night. These oil burning lanterns were made to be lit
Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship's anchor lantern, small in size. Fresnel glass, with chip in rib. Dimensions: 5.5
Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptionally large solid copper ship's anchor lantern with brass maker's badge from "Hugh
Anchor Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Perko brass anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens, vented top and etc. Measures: 6" diameter
Brass
Anchor Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass anchor lantern by Perkins Marine "Perko" of Brooklyn, New York. Constructed of solid
Copper Anchor Lantern, Midcentury
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper anchor lantern by William Harvey, 1963. With heavy brass hinged top. Fresnel glass lens
Anchor Lantern of Solid Copper
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens, protective cage and hinged and vented top.
Copper
Solid Brass AT Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass "AT Anchor" lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Dry cell battery lamp. Circa 1950. Fresnel
Brass
Brass and Copper Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass and copper anchor lantern with Fresnel lens, red filter inside, protective brass bars, handle
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern. Highly polished and lacquered, solid brass construction. Fitted with a
Brass
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern with brass hoisting ring with protective brass rods. Vented top, Tether rings
Brass
Ships Anchor Lanterns by Perkins Marine Lamp Company
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of large solid brass ships anchor lanterns with fresnel glass lenses. Both have brass makers
Brass
Pair of Copper and Brass Neptune Anchor Lanterns. Early 20th Century
By Neptune
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of copper and brass Neptune anchor lanterns with Fresnel lenses . Early 20th Century. Signed
Solid Brass Ship’s Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass ship’s lantern with clear Fresnel glass lens with removable red lens. Meticulously polished
Brass
Polished and Lacqured Ship's Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
With glass Fresnel lens, hoisting and tether handle, vented top, brass trim. Dimensions: 11" diam x 22" H (w/o handle).
Ships Solid Copper Anchor Lantern, Circa 1920
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship lantern with solid copper case, brass trim, hoisting and bale handle, etc. Highly polished and
Brass
Polished Ships Anchor Lantern by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished ships lantern by the Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation, also known as Perko. The lantern is
Brass
Pair of English Copper and Brass Nautical Anchor Lanterns, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English copper and brass nautical ship lanterns with original Fresnel lenses, brass and
Brass, Copper, Steel
Sold
H 23 in Dm 16 in
Ship's Anchor Lantern of Copper and Brass with Fresnel Glass Lens by R.C. Murray
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique copper and brass ship's anchor lantern with meticulously polished and lacquered finish
Copper
Pair of Brass Perko Ships Anchor Lanterns
By Perko Co.
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of solid brass Perko boat lanterns. With Fresnel glass lenses. Overall dimensions: 11"T x
Brass
Copper Ship's Anchor Lantern by British Maker RC Murray
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's lantern of copper and brass. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Fitted with a glass
Copper
Solid Brass Ships Lantern With Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships anchor lantern with fresnel lens, carry and bail handles, vented top, hinged lid
Brass
Copper Ships Lantern by English Maker
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper ships anchor lantern by English Maker meteorite. With brass makers badge bearing serial
Copper
Two Copper and Brass Ship’s Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Here are two outstanding ship’s anchor lanterns. They are not a perfect “pair” but they are very
Brass
Small Brass Perko Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished solid brass ship’s anchor lantern. Highly polished and lacquered and fitted with a
Brass
Pair of R.C. Murray Glasgow Ship's Anchor Lights or Lanterns
Located in Milford, NH
, Glasgow, Scotland circa 1920. These lanterns were hoisted onto the mast when anchored to mark location
Copper, Brass
Pair of English Copper Anchor Ship Lanterns. Meteorite Firm, Circa 1910-20
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English copper anchor ship lanterns. Stamped by maker, Meteorite. Circa 1910-20
Commanding Steel Ships Anchor
Located in Norwell, MA
Lantern by the famous English maker Davey of London. With brass makers badge from Davey of London
Steel
Small Ship Lamp Anchor Light Nautical Oil Lamp Red Copper 23cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Small vintage ship lamp, anchor light, nautical oil lamp lantern made of red copper and brass
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 22 in Dm 14 in
Ship's Lantern of Solid Polished Brass with Fresnel Lens by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship's anchor lantern with glass Fresnel lens, internal removable red filter, hoisting
Brass
Ship's Anchor Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
the boat anchor. Beautiful when illuminated by a pillar candle, it makes for a perfect Industrial
Brass
Anchor Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Steel 360 degree lantern by Meteorite. Fitted with brass ID badges with Meteorite badge with serial
Copper Ship's Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
English made "Meteorite" ship's lantern with Fresnel lens, hoist and tether handles of
Antique English Nautical Ship’s Anchor Lantern by E. Bacon & Co
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VERY LARGE ENGLISH COPPER SHIP'S ANCHOR LANTERN BY E. BACON & CO With original maker's plaque Item
Copper
Antique Ships Lantern by Perko Now a Lamp
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships lantern by Perko, a highly polished and lacquered ships anchor lantern that has
Brass
Rare Set of Four Ships Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
, starboard, anchor and masthead lanterns. Engraved brass serial number badges include 3267, 3268, 3269 and
Steel
Pair of Large Nautical Antique Brass Anchor Lanterns
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of large nautical antique (heavy) brass (anchor) ships wick lanterns having 2 handles each
Brass
Giant Ship's Nautical Keroscene Anchor Light
Located in Palm City, FL
. This large size is a rare find. Anthony Hobson, in book two of, “Lanterns That Lit Our World
Whether you’re in search of a functional fixture to help illuminate a room or just a minimalist ornamental touch, the choice of lighting is important. Selecting the perfect vintage, new or antique lanterns can transform an otherwise monotonous space in your home.
In the 1700s, lanterns became widely popular when accessibility broadened for whale oil, as fuel for lamps was one of its earliest uses. Lantern design evolved considerably during the mid- to late 19th century, when a powerful, adaptable fuel came into play: kerosene. Portable and immediately sought after, kerosene lamps were traditionally surrounded by a glass globe or tube that sat on a metal frame to protect the flame from spreading or extinguishing. (While reproductions abound, antique kerosene lanterns have since become collector's items.)
Later, in 1862, John H. Irwin created coil oil lamps, which were designed for coal oils as well as kerosene and lessened the risk of fire. They required plentiful oxygen to remain lit, and with refinements, the lamps could be used indoors. Lanterns increasingly came to be part of commercial spaces such as museums and theaters, and over time, lighting artisans worked to refine and perfect these innovative fixtures so that they weren’t only practical but also elegant, sophisticated additions to home decor.
Antiques inject a touch of classical chic into any space. With the right lantern, you could also deepen the impact of the collection of vases and vessels, sculptures or other decorative objects in a living room or dining room. It’s essential to find a balance between utility and aesthetics when choosing the perfect vintage–style lantern for your space, and the right lighting decisions can determine the underlying mood of a room as well as enhance the choices you’ve made for your home’s decor. While old-time charm is something to be cherished, there is lots to love in modern lanterns from today’s top furniture designers.
On 1stDibs, search by creator to find lanterns crafted by the likes of Woka Lamps, Barovier & Toso and Material Lust or browse the collection by style. From today’s standouts to mid-century modern classics to Art Deco–era innovations, find the best vintage, new or antique lantern for you now.
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