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c. 1900 - c. 1920's Moravian star hanging fixture
c. 1900 - c. 1920's Moravian star hanging fixture

c. 1900 - c. 1920's Moravian star hanging fixture

Located in New York, NY

CON22662
A c. 1900 - c. 1920's Moravian star hanging fixture from India. The panels are both clear and etched glass with solid brass frame work. ...

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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Very Large Spanish Revival 1920s Lantern Salvaged from Local Estate
Very Large Spanish Revival 1920s Lantern Salvaged from Local Estate

Very Large Spanish Revival 1920s Lantern Salvaged from Local Estate

Located in Pasadena, CA

Hard to find three light Spanish Revival lantern. Was hanging in graceful staircase of an original 1920s house.

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1920s North American Spanish Colonial Antique Hanging Lanterns

Gothic Revival Wrought Iron and Amethyst Glass Lantern
Gothic Revival Wrought Iron and Amethyst Glass Lantern

Gothic Revival Wrought Iron and Amethyst Glass Lantern

Located in Essex, MA

A Gothic Revival wrought iron hanging lantern with replaced wavy, amethyst glass panes, within ogee arch shaped panels, the lantern decorated with applied metal diamond and quatrefoi...

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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bronze Japanese Temple Lanterns
Pair of Bronze Japanese Temple Lanterns

Pair of Bronze Japanese Temple Lanterns

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Nineteenth Century hanging lanterns with a floral and dragon motif. These were originally candle powered, and have been converted to electrical lighting.

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19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Bronze Japanese Pendant
Bronze Japanese Pendant

Bronze Japanese Pendant

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful bronze Japanese hanging lantern/pendant, ball-shaped, with leaf and vine detail.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Miyao Eisuke Bronze Okimono. Japan, C. 1900. Meiji Period
Miyao Eisuke Bronze Okimono. Japan, C. 1900. Meiji Period

Miyao Eisuke Bronze Okimono. Japan, C. 1900. Meiji Period

By Eisuke Miyao 1

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

Japanese gilt bronze figure by Miyao Eisuke of Yokohama, c. 1900, Meiji Period.’The Lantern Hanger’. Finely cast, as a man hanging lanterns for the festival of Obon.

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Brass Hanging Star Lantern
Antique Brass Hanging Star Lantern

Antique Brass Hanging Star Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Weathered Antique Brass. Lantern comes with 2' hanging chain and a brass canopy.

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19th Century Antique Hanging Lanterns

Pair of Italian Hanging Exterior Lanterns
Pair of Italian Hanging Exterior Lanterns

Pair of Italian Hanging Exterior Lanterns

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Expertly hand wrought and cast iron work with remnants of original verdigris painted details. Lantern suspends from wall-mounted brackets. Requires new electrification, or may be use...

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Antique Inlaid Indian Folding Table from Hoshiapur, circa 1890
Antique Inlaid Indian Folding Table from Hoshiapur, circa 1890

Antique Inlaid Indian Folding Table from Hoshiapur, circa 1890

Located in Houston, TX

Typical features of these rooms included tented ceilings, tiles and turned lattice panels (mashrabiyya) mounted on the walls, richly cushioned banquettes, huqqas, low square or octag...

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Late 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Hanging Lanterns

Antique Indian Inlaid Walnut Hoshiarpur Folding Octagonal Table, circa 1890
Antique Indian Inlaid Walnut Hoshiarpur Folding Octagonal Table, circa 1890

Antique Indian Inlaid Walnut Hoshiarpur Folding Octagonal Table, circa 1890

Located in Houston, TX

Typical features of these rooms included tented ceilings, tiles and turned lattice panels (mashrabiya) mounted on the walls, richly cushioned banquettes, huqqas, low square or octago...

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1890s Indian Islamic Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Walnut

American Arts and Crafts Pendant Light
American Arts and Crafts Pendant Light

American Arts and Crafts Pendant Light

Located in Fairfax, VA

Beautiful single light hanging brass lantern. This piece features multicolored stained glass in a simply elegant geometric pattern.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Monumental Patinated Bronze Escholier by Emile Louis Picault, France, 1890
Monumental Patinated Bronze Escholier by Emile Louis Picault, France, 1890

Monumental Patinated Bronze Escholier by Emile Louis Picault, France, 1890

By Émile Louis Picault

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Émile Louis Picault (1833–1915) well known sculptor in late 19th century France, designed this stunning bronze named 'Escholier' The figure of the 14th century scholar standing wi...

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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Gilded Iron and Bead Mounted Mirror
Gilded Iron and Bead Mounted Mirror

Gilded Iron and Bead Mounted Mirror

Located in London, GB

The Palais Sursock in Beirut has a lantern (pic 4) hanging in its spectacular stairwell; Rose Uniacke sold a pair of the same design in 2008.

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Antique Copper Hanging Lantern
Antique Copper Hanging Lantern

Antique Copper Hanging Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique hanging lantern with three lights in a beautifully aged copper patina.

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1920s Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Set of Three Painted Tole Hanging Lanterns
Set of Three Painted Tole Hanging Lanterns

Set of Three Painted Tole Hanging Lanterns

Located in New York City, NY

Set of three painted tole hanging lanterns with chain and canopy.

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19th Century French Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Metal

English Verdigris Bronze Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
English Verdigris Bronze Hanging Lantern, circa 1860

English Verdigris Bronze Hanging Lantern, circa 1860

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a beautifully charismatic English mid-19th century verdigris bronze Hanging Lantern, now converted to electricity, suitable for interior or exterior use.

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1860s English Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Large English Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Large English Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860

Large English Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a wonderful large English mid-19th century verdigris copper hanging lantern of great proportions. The lantern has been converted to electricity, with lions paw feet detailing...

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1860s English Early Victorian Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Large English Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Large English Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860

Large English Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is one of our stunning large mid-19th century English verdigris copper hanging Lanterns, now converted to electricity and PAT tested, suitable for interior or exterior use.

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1860s English High Victorian Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Pair of Hanging Lanterns and Louis XV Giltwood Gesso Mirror
Pair of Hanging Lanterns and Louis XV Giltwood Gesso Mirror

Pair of Hanging Lanterns and Louis XV Giltwood Gesso Mirror

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Pair of Italian Verdigris Copper Exterior Hanging Lanterns, circa 1880 Small French Early 18th Century Louis XV Giltwood Gesso Mirror, circa 1730

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Mid-18th Century Antique Hanging Lanterns

Large 19th Century Moroccan Hanging Lantern
Large 19th Century Moroccan Hanging Lantern

Large 19th Century Moroccan Hanging Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Moroccan hanging lantern in fabulous condition.

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19th Century Moroccan Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Bronze Hanging Lantern
Antique Japanese Bronze Hanging Lantern

Antique Japanese Bronze Hanging Lantern

Located in Summerland, CA

Early 1900s Japanese bronze lantern. Large six sided pierced design with dragons and family crest. These were made to hang in the street light posts. It can be easily electrified or...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern
French Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern

French Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Elegant scrolls of wrought iron extend from the cube-like structure of this antique light fixture. Four etched glass panels add a lovely character and complement the iron acanthus de...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Hanging Lanterns

Antique Brass and Glass Hanging Lantern
Antique Brass and Glass Hanging Lantern

Antique Brass and Glass Hanging Lantern

Located in Wakefield, GB

Offered for sale is this brass and glass lantern. Nice size. It has the ceiling rose with long chain. Six scrolling arms with central brass rod which supports the single light. Fi...

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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1930's Bronze Hanging Lantern by Petitot
1930's Bronze Hanging Lantern by Petitot

1930's Bronze Hanging Lantern by Petitot

By Atelier Petitot

Located in Fairfax, VA

Originally crafted in France during the 1930's, this lantern was made by the world-renowned artists at Atelier Petitot. Featuring a beautiful bronze design, this four lights fixture ...

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1920s French Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Large Rectangular French Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern
Large Rectangular French Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern

Large Rectangular French Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern

Located in Woodbury, CT

This large French wrought iron lantern dating to the early 19th century is spectacular in its simplicity, sleek modern lines, and unusual hand-cut diamond-shaped cut-outs at the top....

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Classic Bronze Hanging Lantern with Seeded Glass
Classic Bronze Hanging Lantern with Seeded Glass

Classic Bronze Hanging Lantern with Seeded Glass

Located in Providence, RI

Classic bronze hanging lantern with verdigris finish and seeded glass.

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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

English Copper Hanging Lantern in Rare Smaller Size
English Copper Hanging Lantern in Rare Smaller Size

English Copper Hanging Lantern in Rare Smaller Size

By Joseph Knight Lamp Co. Ltd. 1

Located in Woodbury, CT

We have electrified it for the U.S. and added a custom-made antiqued brass cluster of four small "candlelight" sockets, each of which accept up to a 75 watt bulb, as well as a matchi...

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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Anglo-Chinese George III Blown Glass and Metal Hanging Lantern, circa 1780-1800
Anglo-Chinese George III Blown Glass and Metal Hanging Lantern, circa 1780-1800

Anglo-Chinese George III Blown Glass and Metal Hanging Lantern, circa 1780-1800

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The handblown-glass and white metal-mounted lantern having a pagoda type canopied top with pitted shaped finial and hanging loop over a baluster-shaped body fitted with a retractable...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French Hanging Lantern on Original Bracket
French Hanging Lantern on Original Bracket

French Hanging Lantern on Original Bracket

Located in Woodbury, CT

We bought this wonderful lantern in the Southwest of France, not far from Bordeaux. Made of wrought iron and steel, with its original scrolled bracket and attachment plate, the old p...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Arts & Crafts Style Lantern
Arts & Crafts Style Lantern

Arts & Crafts Style Lantern

Located in Long Island City, NY

An English Arts & Crafts style hanging lantern executed in brass and copper with a milk glass shade.

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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Six Sided French Hanging Street Lantern, circa 1920s
Large Six Sided French Hanging Street Lantern, circa 1920s

Large Six Sided French Hanging Street Lantern, circa 1920s

By Claude Lefebvre

Located in Noorderwijk, BE

Original, period cornice hanging lantern with iron frame and copper top or canopy, which has been varnished to prevent oxidation.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique Lantern French Palatial (#20 Pairs w/#19) 29 Avail. Buy 2+ Shipping FREE
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#20 Pairs w/#19) 29 Avail. Buy 2+ Shipping FREE

Antique Lantern French Palatial (#20 Pairs w/#19) 29 Avail. Buy 2+ Shipping FREE

Located in Brenham, TX

NOTE Of the 29 total lanterns: • all 29 cast their light outward, and 13 lanterns additionally cast light toward the wall • 26 have the same measurements and three (3) are larger ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

English Hanging Hexagonal Lantern
English Hanging Hexagonal Lantern

English Hanging Hexagonal Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Very large English-style hanging lantern. Appears to be made of copper as seen in minor scratch visible in Image 4.

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19th Century Unknown Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Metal

English 19th Century Hanging Regency Style Brass Hall Lantern, circa 1880
English 19th Century Hanging Regency Style Brass Hall Lantern, circa 1880

English 19th Century Hanging Regency Style Brass Hall Lantern, circa 1880

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a rather beautiful 19th century hanging Regency style brass hall lantern with Verdigris colour and hand blown glass interior.

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1880s English Regency Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Regency-Style Chinoiserie Steel Lanterns
Regency-Style Chinoiserie Steel Lanterns

Regency-Style Chinoiserie Steel Lanterns

Located in Woodbury, CT

We also have a pair of brackets that will work with them if you’d like hanging, wall-mounted lanterns. Sold with 6 ft of chain, clear wire, and canopy.

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Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns

Located in Heath, MA

These circa 1880 pendants feature classic smoke bells/lids and embossed brass fittings, which were replaced at some point in time to ensure the security of the lanterns when hanging....

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching
Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching

Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching

Located in Heath, MA

The brass band, which has a nice tone and attractive embossed pattern, has been replaced to ensure the integrity of the bell jar when hanging. Originally for candles, the lantern has...

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Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Brass

English Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau Bronze Lantern
English Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau Bronze Lantern

English Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau Bronze Lantern

Located in Fairfax, VA

Beautiful single light hanging bronze lantern. This piece features multicolored stained glass in dark bronze frame from Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period.

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1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Petite Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Petite Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching

Petite Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching

Located in Heath, MA

The brass band and chains have been replaced to ensure the integrity of the lantern when hanging. This petite pendant has been newly electrified with a three-bulb candelabra cluster,...

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching
Set of Three Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching

Set of Three Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching

Located in Heath, MA

A rare, well-matched set of three antique English bell jar lanterns with an etched star motif, circa 1910. These charming lanterns have their original smoke bells/lids; however, the ...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Persian Copper Repousse Oil Lamp with Hanging Hook
Antique Persian Copper Repousse Oil Lamp with Hanging Hook

Antique Persian Copper Repousse Oil Lamp with Hanging Hook

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Offered by the Antique Textiles Galleries: Antique Persian copper repousse oil lamp with hanging hook. Antique oil lamp designed with an intricate pattern and around three medallio...

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Late 19th Century Persian Raj Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Pair of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Trellis Etching
Pair of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Trellis Etching

Pair of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Trellis Etching

Located in Heath, MA

The brass bands, which have complementary embossed floral designs, were replaced at some point in time to ensure that the fixtures remain secure when hanging. The lanterns have been ...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Lantern, circa 1915, Austria Hungary
Art Nouveau Lantern, circa 1915, Austria Hungary

Art Nouveau Lantern, circa 1915, Austria Hungary

Located in Prague 8, CZ

Secession hanging lantern, made around 1915. “Provenance” Austria Material: brass, glass Original decorative art nouveau motifs on the glass (slightly faded over the years) The l...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Brass

English Brass Anchor Hanging Wall Rack Jack, 19th Century Nautical
English Brass Anchor Hanging Wall Rack Jack, 19th Century Nautical

English Brass Anchor Hanging Wall Rack Jack, 19th Century Nautical

Located in Woodbridge, CT

English, brass decorative anchor and heart rack jack with hook with rectangular back plate, arm swivels from side to side can be used for a hanging lantern or plant, circa 1830, Naut...

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Early 19th Century English Empire Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Turkish Anatolian Kayseri Silk Rug with Architectural Arches and Pillars
Antique Turkish Anatolian Kayseri Silk Rug with Architectural Arches and Pillars

Antique Turkish Anatolian Kayseri Silk Rug with Architectural Arches and Pillars

Located in Antwerp, BE

The design is enchanting having six different architectural arches flanked with intricate pillars and hanging lanterns. The tiny numerous knots attest to the high quality of this pi...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Hoshiapur Inlaid Octagonal Indian Walnut Table, circa 1890
Antique Hoshiapur Inlaid Octagonal Indian Walnut Table, circa 1890

Antique Hoshiapur Inlaid Octagonal Indian Walnut Table, circa 1890

Located in Houston, TX

Typical features of these rooms included tented ceilings, tiles and turned lattice panels (mashrabiyya) mounted on the walls, richly cushioned banquettes, huqqas, low square or octag...

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1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Hanging Lanterns

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Hanging Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique hanging lanterns is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all antique hanging lanterns available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique hanging lanterns available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique hanging lanterns bearing Victorian or Neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique hanging lanterns are appealing in their simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, Baccarat and Barovier&Toso produced popular antique hanging lanterns that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Hanging Lanterns?

Antique hanging lanterns can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,850, while the lowest priced sells for $299 and the highest can go for as much as $42,733.

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Questions About Antique Hanging Lanterns
  • 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.