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English Bronze and Brass Lantern
English Bronze and Brass Lantern

English Bronze and Brass Lantern

Located in Southampton, GB

An elegant English bronze hall lantern , natural colouration from being hung in a wonderful

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Late 19th Century British Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century English Copper Lantern
19th Century English Copper Lantern

19th Century English Copper Lantern

Located in London, GB

19th Century English Copper Lantern Dimensions: H 26” x W 10” x D 10” (including chain 58” Length

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1890s British Victorian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Copper

19th Century English Bronze Lantern
19th Century English Bronze Lantern

19th Century English Bronze Lantern

Located in Southampton, GB

An English Bronze Lantern with original verdigris patination. 8 sides, recently glazed in opaque

Category

19th Century British Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Knight Templar Pierced Lantern
19th Century Knight Templar Pierced Lantern

19th Century Knight Templar Pierced Lantern

Located in London, GB

19th century knight templar pierced lantern We are proud to offer a rare example of a mid-19th

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1850s Italian Folk Art Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Tin

Antique Large Ship's Lantern
Antique Large Ship's Lantern

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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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Metal

Handmade Lanterns (2 available)
Handmade Lanterns (2 available)

Handmade Lanterns (2 available)

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#1-2081ab Hand made lanterns Priced individually

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Hand Lantern

Filigreed slag glass lantern
Filigreed slag glass lantern

Filigreed slag glass lantern

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#1-1700 Hand made lantern with filigree details and slag glass panels

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Hand Lantern

Pair of  Bronze Lanterns
Pair of  Bronze Lanterns

Pair of Bronze Lanterns

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's italian bronze and hand-blown glass lanterns. 24" drop & 10" diameter

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Hand Lantern

Large Antique Round  Hanging Copper Lantern
Large Antique Round  Hanging Copper Lantern

Large Antique Round Hanging Copper Lantern

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful handcrafted lantern made of copper with three 60/watt lights. Electrified and ready to

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19th Century American Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Brass, Copper, Lead

Green-Painted French Glass Paneled Lantern
Green-Painted French Glass Paneled Lantern

Green-Painted French Glass Paneled Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

Green-painted French glass paneled iron lantern circa 1900-1930. Newly wired with a drop-cluster of

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Japanese Antique Pineapple Welcoming  Garden Lantern
Japanese Antique Pineapple Welcoming  Garden Lantern

Japanese Antique Pineapple Welcoming Garden Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

. Japan, this handsome quality old "Pineapple" motif tea garden lantern is the first of it's kind we have

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Iron

19th Century Chinese Twisted Wire Lantern
19th Century Chinese Twisted Wire Lantern

19th Century Chinese Twisted Wire Lantern

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th century lantern once hung from a small boat, illuminating the waters for nighttime

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Iron

19th Century Chinese Twisted Wire Lantern
19th Century Chinese Twisted Wire Lantern

19th Century Chinese Twisted Wire Lantern

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th century lantern once hung from a small boat, illuminating the waters for nighttime

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Iron

Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Lantern
Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Lantern

Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Genovese giltwood carved lantern. Currently wired for three lights.

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Bronze

19th Century American Painted Tole Lantern
19th Century American Painted Tole Lantern

19th Century American Painted Tole Lantern

Located in Hudson, NY

A very handsome and well patented painted tole lantern. Retaining all of the original surface with

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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Tôle

Verdigris Copper Brass Hanging Hall Lantern
Verdigris Copper Brass Hanging Hall Lantern

Verdigris Copper Brass Hanging Hall Lantern

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Exquisite Verdigris Copper & Brass Hanging Lantern – A Timeless Piece of History. This stunning

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Brass, Copper

Finnish early 20th century lantern light
Finnish early 20th century lantern light

Finnish early 20th century lantern light

By Antti Hakkarainen

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

A dashing and big 1920's Finnish lantern pendant with original glass. Will look astonishing both

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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Italian Brass Lantern
Early 20th Century Italian Brass Lantern

Early 20th Century Italian Brass Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare brass lantern. This piece was once electrified and this could easily be done

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Brass

Wm Harvie Copper Signal Ship Lantern
Wm Harvie Copper Signal Ship Lantern

Wm Harvie Copper Signal Ship Lantern

By W. M. Harvie Co.

Located in Montreal, QC

inscribed suspend lantern when in use if vessel is rolling through an arc of more than 20º, internal sliding

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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Copper

Green Painted French Tole Stable Lantern
Green Painted French Tole Stable Lantern

Green Painted French Tole Stable Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

Green-painted French tole stable lantern with domed top and four glass paneled sides. Dates to

Category

1920s French French Provincial Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Iron, Tin

Pair of Vintage Chinese Footed Lanterns
Pair of Vintage Chinese Footed Lanterns

Pair of Vintage Chinese Footed Lanterns

Located in Sheffield, MA

The pair of vintage Chinese footed lanterns are made of lead with glass paneled enclosures. The paw

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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Lead

Early 20th century French ormolu lantern
Early 20th century French ormolu lantern

Early 20th century French ormolu lantern

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century french ormolu lantern circa 1910. Original etched glass encased by a decorative

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Ormolu

Black Painted French Tole Wall Lantern
Black Painted French Tole Wall Lantern

Black Painted French Tole Wall Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

Black painted French tole wall lantern with glass door and sides. Dates to the late 19th century

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Steel, Iron

Early 20th century French ormolu lantern
Early 20th century French ormolu lantern

Early 20th century French ormolu lantern

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century french ormolu lantern circa 1910. Original etched glass encased by a decorative

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Ormolu

Huge Early 20th Century English Lantern
Huge Early 20th Century English Lantern

Huge Early 20th Century English Lantern

Located in London, GB

Huge Early 20th Century English Lantern Made from cast metal this monster of a light measures

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1920s British Late Victorian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Metal

Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns
Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns

Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns

Located in Buisson, FR

Nice pair of metal lanterns, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered and old repairs ( glass once

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Metal

Anglo-Indian Georgian Style Lantern
Anglo-Indian Georgian Style Lantern

Anglo-Indian Georgian Style Lantern

Located in New York, NY

An Anglo-Indian Georgian style lantern, the hand blown vase shaped body with original metal

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Early 1900s Antique Hand Lantern

Japanese Gilt Bronze Hanging Lantern
Japanese Gilt Bronze Hanging Lantern

Japanese Gilt Bronze Hanging Lantern

Located in Charleston, SC

Japanese Pagoda gilt bronze hanging lantern with filligree, hand chase work, and floral motif

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19th Century Japanese Antique Hand Lantern

Antique XL Wrought Iron Wall Lanterns – Pair
Antique XL Wrought Iron Wall Lanterns – Pair

Antique XL Wrought Iron Wall Lanterns – Pair

Located in Mortsel, BE

This striking set of two XL outdoor wall lanterns, crafted from wrought iron, originates from an

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Late 19th Century European Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large 19th Century Spanish Lantern
Large 19th Century Spanish Lantern

Large 19th Century Spanish Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

19th century hand-wrought iron lantern with three medium (Edison) base lights, newly wired with

Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Iron

Georgian Style Copper Lantern Paneled in Glass
Georgian Style Copper Lantern Paneled in Glass

Georgian Style Copper Lantern Paneled in Glass

Located in Chireno, TX

Georgian style copper lantern paneled in glass, circa 1920. Includes chain and a canopy (listed

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Copper

American Copper Monumental Hanging Lantern, Circa 1830
American Copper Monumental Hanging Lantern, Circa 1830

American Copper Monumental Hanging Lantern, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

American copper six sided monumental hanging lantern with hinged door and double vented top

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1830s American American Colonial Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Copper

Large Antique Four-Sides Hanging Copper Lantern
Large Antique Four-Sides Hanging Copper Lantern

Large Antique Four-Sides Hanging Copper Lantern

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful lantern handmade form copper with four 60/watt lights. Electrified and ready to use

Category

19th Century American Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Copper, Brass

Early 20th Century Spanish Gilded Metal Lantern
Early 20th Century Spanish Gilded Metal Lantern

Early 20th Century Spanish Gilded Metal Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare metal lantern. Spain circa 1900-1930, in good but weathered condition. Small

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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Iron

Neoclassic 19th Century Italian Gilded Big Lantern
Neoclassic 19th Century Italian Gilded Big Lantern

Neoclassic 19th Century Italian Gilded Big Lantern

Located in Firenze, FI

Exceptional carved and gilded wooden lantern with pure gold leaf. Truly refined in the carving, it

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1790s Italian Louis XVI Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Reticello Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Pair of Reticello Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually

Pair of Reticello Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1920s Venetian blown reticello glass lanterns with iron cage frame. Sold individually

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1920s Italian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Wrought Iron Painted Lantern, circa 1920
Italian Wrought Iron Painted Lantern, circa 1920

Italian Wrought Iron Painted Lantern, circa 1920

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian wrought iron painted lantern with a gilt metal finish combined with a touch of vibrant

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1920s Italian Baroque Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Provincial Metal Star Lantern
19th Century French Provincial Metal Star Lantern

19th Century French Provincial Metal Star Lantern

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

19th century Metal lantern in the form of a big star from France. Original canopy . New electric

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Glass

Antique Pair of XVIII Century Italian Lanterns
Antique Pair of XVIII Century Italian Lanterns

Antique Pair of XVIII Century Italian Lanterns

Located in Ballard, CA

Wedding antique Italian lantern set , with lanterns in wrought iron and finials the base is hand

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Iron

Large Late 19th Century Blue-Painted Lantern
Large Late 19th Century Blue-Painted Lantern

Large Late 19th Century Blue-Painted Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

Large late 19th century blue-painted hexagonal tole lantern from France. Newly-wired for three

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Wrought Iron, Tôle

Antique French Tole Glass Paneled Barn Lantern
Antique French Tole Glass Paneled Barn Lantern

Antique French Tole Glass Paneled Barn Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

Antique French tole glass paneled barn lantern. Late 19th century. Wonderful patina.

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Steel, Iron, Tin

Japanese Small Antique Natural Tree Trunk Garden Lantern
Japanese Small Antique Natural Tree Trunk Garden Lantern

Japanese Small Antique Natural Tree Trunk Garden Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine small old rustic "Tree Trunk" lantern hand cast in a convenient portable size, 29" tall

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Iron

Antique Copper Hexagonal Lantern with New Reproduction Glass
Antique Copper Hexagonal Lantern with New Reproduction Glass

Antique Copper Hexagonal Lantern with New Reproduction Glass

Located in Houston, TX

The lantern has been newly wired in the US and has reproduction German wavy glass installed. It has

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Early 1900s French American Classical Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Copper

Japanese Tall Antique Bronze "Birds of Paradise" Lantern
Japanese Tall Antique Bronze "Birds of Paradise" Lantern

Japanese Tall Antique Bronze "Birds of Paradise" Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, an unusually tall and handsome antique handcrafted cast bronze lantern in a pagoda form- an

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Bronze

Antique Tall "Birds & Waves" Blue and White Lantern
Antique Tall "Birds & Waves" Blue and White Lantern

Antique Tall "Birds & Waves" Blue and White Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

lantern and its removable cover in a shape of a hexagonal lantern roof are finely hand painted and under

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Ceramic

Baroque Style Carved and Gilt Wood Venetian Lantern
Baroque Style Carved and Gilt Wood Venetian Lantern

Baroque Style Carved and Gilt Wood Venetian Lantern

Located in Middleburg, VA

Baroque Style Carved and Gilt Wood Venetian Lantern. Wonderful delicate carved decoration with

Category

Mid-19th Century Baroque Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Blue-Gray Painted Tole Wall Lanterns
Pair of Blue-Gray Painted Tole Wall Lanterns

Pair of Blue-Gray Painted Tole Wall Lanterns

Located in Chireno, TX

Pair of blue-painted tole wall lanterns dating to the 19th century. Pierced decoration, glass front

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Steel, Iron

Wrought Iron and amber glass  lantern
Wrought Iron and amber glass  lantern

Wrought Iron and amber glass lantern

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#1-1303 Hand made iron lantern with 3 internal lights adorned with hand made amber glass

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Hand Lantern

Circa 1910's Blackened Copper Lantern
Circa 1910's Blackened Copper Lantern

Circa 1910's Blackened Copper Lantern

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#1-937 Hand hammered copper lantern with frosted glass lense

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Early 20th Century Antique Hand Lantern

Pair of Large Vertigree Copper lanterns
Pair of Large Vertigree Copper lanterns

Pair of Large Vertigree Copper lanterns

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Pair of large copper lanterns with hand blown glass globes. Beautiful vertigree patina.

Category

19th Century British Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Copper

Metal Processional Lanterns from Lucca, Italy
Metal Processional Lanterns from Lucca, Italy

Metal Processional Lanterns from Lucca, Italy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of metal, processional lanterns mounted on hand-carved and painted wood bases. Original velvet

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Brass, Metal

American 19th Century Metal Folk Art Farm Lantern
American 19th Century Metal Folk Art Farm Lantern

American 19th Century Metal Folk Art Farm Lantern

Located in Copenhagen, K

Very beautiful farm lantern. Could be seen at Maine Historical Society, where they have four dating

Category

Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Metal

Pair of Georgian Style Wall Lanterns
Pair of Georgian Style Wall Lanterns

Pair of Georgian Style Wall Lanterns

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Georgian style wall lanterns with hand cut-glass hurricane globes having starbust motif

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1920s Georgian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Brass

English Brass Circular Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1840
English Brass Circular Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1840

English Brass Circular Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

English brass circular hall lantern with paneled glass, upper and lower decorative urn finials

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1840s English William IV Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Copper and Glass Paneled Lantern
19th Century French Copper and Glass Paneled Lantern

19th Century French Copper and Glass Paneled Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

19th century French Copper and glass paneled lantern circa 1850-1889. Beautiful natural verdigris

Category

Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Copper, Steel, Iron

Antique 19th-Century Polychrome Italian Venetian Gondola Lanterns
Antique 19th-Century Polychrome Italian Venetian Gondola Lanterns

Antique 19th-Century Polychrome Italian Venetian Gondola Lanterns

Located in Casteren, NL

A beautiful pair of Italian or Venetian gondola lanterns with hexagonal metal surrounds were made

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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Steel

19th Century French Copper and Glass Paneled Lantern
19th Century French Copper and Glass Paneled Lantern

19th Century French Copper and Glass Paneled Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

19th century French green-painted copper and glass paneled lantern circa 1850-1889. Remnants of

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Copper, Iron

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Antique Hand Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique hand lantern you’re looking for. An antique hand lantern — often made from metal, glass and iron — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique hand lantern, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique hand lantern, designed in the Arts and Crafts, Victorian or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. James Cunningham and Son Ny, Barovier and English and Mersick Company each produced at least one beautiful antique hand lantern that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Hand Lantern?

Prices for an antique hand lantern start at $175 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $2,470.
Questions About Antique Hand Lantern
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify antique railroad lanterns, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on the bottom. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your lantern based on these markings, and then you can research the company to find out when it was in business and making lanterns similar to yours. To be considered an antique, a railroad lantern must be at least 100 years old. If you can't find a maker's marking, it's generally necessary to use the characteristics of a lantern to date it. Because this can be difficult without experience and training, you may wish to seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer when identifying unmarked railroad lanterns. Explore a selection of lanterns on 1stDibs.