$12,800 / set
H 26 in Dm 10.5 in
Pair of American Brass Hall Lanterns with Orig, Frosted Etched Globes, Gas, 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass foliage hall lanterns with the original frosted etched flared globes and
Brass
Frosted Glass Globe Lantern
Located in New York, NY
An American, neoclassic style cast bronze lantern with frosted glass globe and interior light
Glass
19th Century French Glass Globe Lantern with 1 Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Glass Globe lantern with 1 light. recently wired for U.S electricity. For many
Bronze
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H 19.69 in Dm 11.82 in
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
Metal
Vintage Elgin Kerosene Lantern, Early 20th Century
By Elgin American Mfg Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage Elgin railroad kerosene lantern, with a clear glass globe and wire caging
Metal
Antique Skater's Lantern with Blue Glass Globe, circa 1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique kerosene skater's lamp features petite form with original blue globe, circa 1870
Metal
Bronze and Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A cast bronze lanterns with frosted glass globe. Original patina. 30" min. drop, 17" diameter 241
Perko Red Onion Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Eight inch ruby red ships onion lantern with glass globe, protective cage, polished and lacquered
Brass
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H 17.33 in Dm 10.63 in
Early 20th C Gothic Oriental Koi Carp Decorated Glass Pendant Light Lantern
Located in Lowestoft, GB
glass globe lantern, decorated with Koi Carp swimming, with a high victorian gothic revival design
Copper
Nickel and Red Lacquer Lantern with Clear Blown Glass Globe
Located in New York, NY
AHL3748 An antique lantern with a large clear blown glass globe held on twist-detailed fittings in
Steel, Nickel
French Napoleon III Period Gas Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Napoleon III period brass gas lantern with glass globe, later converted to electricity.
Brass
Globe Bell Jar Lantern with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A hand blown glass globe bell jar lantern, circa 1870, with lovely form and a fluidly etched vine
Brass
English Globe Bell Jar Lantern with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A charming 19th century handblown glass globe bell jar lantern with beautiful contours that are
Brass
Antique Globe Bell Jar Lantern with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An exceptional bell jar lantern in our collection, this circa 1860 English globe pendant has lovely
Brass
Set of Antique Globe Bell Jar Lanterns with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A rare find, this suite of three circa 1880 English globe lanterns feature superb quality hand
Brass
Pair of Antique Globe Bell Jar Lanterns with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A rare, well-matched pair of antique English hand blown glass globe bell jar lanterns with an
Brass
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