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.
Steel
Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Anchor lantern from a boat of steel, copper and brass construction.
Steel
Brass Anchor Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass anchor lantern by Perko. Fresnel lens has some loss.
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Dry cell battery lamp.
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, carry handles, etc.
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., Glasgow.
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, hoisting handle, vented top, etc.
Brass
Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern of Solid Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass ship's anchor lantern with polished and lacquered finish.
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. with makers plate from Ouvrard Villars, a highly regarded maker.
Brass
Anchor Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine old highly polished Meteorite ship's lantern with brass "Anchor" badge. Vented top, glass Fresnel lens, carry and bale handles, protective brass bars.
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 of use. Wired with a socket. Weight: 7 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 20" H x 13" D M...
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 and hoisting ring. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Circa 1940. With original oi...
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 hasp and protective bars. 21" H x 11" Diameter. w/o handle.
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 "Meteorite". Polished and lacquered. Dimensions: 20" H (without handle) x 10" diam.
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, hoisting ring, protective cage, and original oil burner.
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.
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.
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.
Brass
Brass Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern on base. Highly polished and lacquered ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens protected by six brass bars.
Brass
Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass anchor lantern with highly polished Fresnel lens with removable red filter.
Solid Copper Ship's Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper anchor lantern with brass maker's badge from Hop Lee & Co., Hong Kong.
Copper
Solid Copper Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern of solid copper with brass handles, bars, hasp, hinge, etc.
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 Corporation of Brooklyn, New York.
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 polished brass, this lantern features a classic maritime design, complete with a stu...
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."
Copper
Japanese Ship's Lantern of Solid Brass by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Norwell, MA
Mid twentieth century anchor lantern that has been meticulously polished and lacquered to an incredible level, then wired for home use.
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 glass Large 22 in Copper & Brass Maritime Oil Lamp Vintage Anchor Ships Lantern ca...
Copper
Salvaged Anchor Ship Lantern, circa 1900, Oil Burning Copper Lantern
Located in London, GB
The anchor lamp, named for its use was a 360 degree white light required to be displayed at the tallest mast on all vessels at anchor or under way at night.
Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship's anchor lantern, small in size. Fresnel glass, with chip in rib.
Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptionally large solid copper ship's anchor lantern with brass maker's badge from "Hugh Douglas" Liverpool as well as a brass "Anchor" badge.
Anchor Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Perko brass anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens, vented top and etc.
Brass
Anchor Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass anchor lantern by Perkins Marine "Perko" of Brooklyn, New York.
Copper Anchor Lantern, Midcentury
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper anchor lantern by William Harvey, 1963. With heavy brass hinged top.
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.
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.
Brass
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern with brass hoisting ring with protective brass rods.
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 from "Perko", the Perkins Marine Lamp and Hardware Company of Brooklyn New York.
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.
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 and lacquered. Mounted to a thick wood base with routed edge. Wired for electricity....
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 lacquered with glass Fresnel lens. Recently rewired with a new power cord for home...
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 fitted with protective brass bars, a Fresnel glass lens, vented top, and hoisting r...
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 steel carrying handles, vented tops, and makers badge, Early 20th Century.
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 10"D. Weight is 2 pounds each.
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 Fresnel lens with protective brass bars. Vented top. Hoisting and bale handles. Wired wit...
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 number 90607.
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 closely matched.
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 Fresnel glass lens.
Brass
Pair of R.C. Murray Glasgow Ship's Anchor Lights or Lanterns
Located in Milford, NH
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.
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, regulation ship lamp dated 1924. Sturdily Built. Fitted with a Fresnel glass lens a...
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, completely complete with glass fresnel lens, removable oil reservoir, glass and wick, s...
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 handle, wiring for home use, etc..
Brass
Ship's Anchor Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
Since 1838 marine vessels have been required to display Directional lights to Signal a Craft’s position, heading and status. Often referred to as “Position” or “Running” lights, the ...
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 number and "anchor" badge.
Copper Ship's Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
English made "Meteorite" ship's lantern with Fresnel lens, hoist and tether handles of brass. Polished and lacquered. Dimensions: 10" diameter X 21" H (without ha...
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 # 301GPK23P A very large and beautifully aged ship's anchor lantern by the firm o...
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 been converted to a lamp.
Brass
Rare Set of Four Ships Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
This is a museum quality group of early twentieth century marine lanterns. Four Piece Lanterns: 1. Anchor 2. Masthead 3.
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
PRESENTED is one of the largest kerosene ships navigation lights made by the iconic Perkins Co. This large size is a rare find. Anthony Hobson, in book two of, “Lanterns That Lit Ou...
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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.)
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