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Antique Marine Lantern

Antique Marine Lantern With Metal Stamp
Antique Marine Lantern With Metal Stamp

Antique Marine Lantern With Metal Stamp

$675

H 24 in W 15 in D 14 in

Antique Marine Lantern With Metal Stamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Marine Lantern Metal Stamp "C. Wigglesworth Maker"

Category

19th Century Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Metal

American Nautical Brass Perko Marine Lantern with Orig. Fresnel Lense NY C. 1920
American Nautical Brass Perko Marine Lantern with Orig. Fresnel Lense NY C. 1920

American Nautical Brass Perko Marine Lantern with Orig. Fresnel Lense NY C. 1920

By Perko Co.

Located in Charleston, SC

American Nautical brass Perko marine lantern with the original Fresnel lense, exterior side mounts

Category

1920s American American Craftsman Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Brass Marine Lantern By Davey
Large Brass Marine Lantern By Davey

Large Brass Marine Lantern By Davey

$2,495

H 17 in W 11 in D 11 in

Large Brass Marine Lantern By Davey

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships lantern with makers badge from Davey of London. Approved 1924 Regulation marine

Category

1920s English Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Brass

Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze Brig - Tall Ship Marine Lanterns
Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze Brig - Tall Ship Marine Lanterns

Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze Brig - Tall Ship Marine Lanterns

$9,895Sale Price / set|46% Off

H 26.25 in W 14.5 in D 11.5 in

Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze Brig - Tall Ship Marine Lanterns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze 'Brig - Tall-Ship' Marine Lanterns with Putti

Category

Early 1900s English British Colonial Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Bronze

Outstanding Pair of Marine Lanterns by Peter Gray of Boston
Outstanding Pair of Marine Lanterns by Peter Gray of Boston

Outstanding Pair of Marine Lanterns by Peter Gray of Boston

Located in Norwell, MA

Very fine and rare pair of polished and lacquered ships lanterns with makers badges from Peter Gray

Category

Early 1900s North American Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Brass

Brass Verdigris Marine Lantern as Pendant Light
Brass Verdigris Marine Lantern as Pendant Light

Brass Verdigris Marine Lantern as Pendant Light

$480Sale Price|38% Off

H 46.5 in Dm 6 in

Brass Verdigris Marine Lantern as Pendant Light

Located in San Francisco, CA

An early 20th-century hanging lantern in cylindrical form with beautiful diffusion from the Fresnel

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Brass

Solid Copper Ships Stern Lantern by Davey
Solid Copper Ships Stern Lantern by Davey

Solid Copper Ships Stern Lantern by Davey

Located in Norwell, MA

38 West India Dock Road. Choice English marine lantern. Circa 1920. Weight: 3.52 lbs. Overall

Category

1920s European Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Copper

Solid Brass Ship's Lantern by Perko of Brooklyn, New York
Solid Brass Ship's Lantern by Perko of Brooklyn, New York

Solid Brass Ship's Lantern by Perko of Brooklyn, New York

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished and lacquered marine lantern by Perkins Marine Lamp and Hardware Corporation of

Category

1920s Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Brass

National Marine Lamp Company Cabin Lantern
National Marine Lamp Company Cabin Lantern

National Marine Lamp Company Cabin Lantern

$1,095 / item

H 19 in W 14 in D 10 in

National Marine Lamp Company Cabin Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships lantern by the National Marine Lamp Company. Polished steel case with protective wire cage

Category

1910s North American Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Steel

Antique Marine Signal Lantern by Charles Picard
Antique Marine Signal Lantern by Charles Picard

Antique Marine Signal Lantern by Charles Picard

Located in Norwell, MA

Marine and railway signal lantern by Noted French maker. The embossed makers badge reads

Category

1850s European Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture
Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture

Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture. Item features green painted

Category

Early 1900s American Classical Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Metal

Antique Durkee Marine Ship Lantern Fixture Red Fresnel Pendant Chandelier (A)
Antique Durkee Marine Ship Lantern Fixture Red Fresnel Pendant Chandelier (A)

Antique Durkee Marine Ship Lantern Fixture Red Fresnel Pendant Chandelier (A)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Durkee Marine Ship Lantern Fixture Red Fresnel Pendant Chandelier (A). Item features a 360

Category

Early 20th Century Other Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Steel

Antique Durkee Marine Ship Lantern Fixture Red Fresnel Pendant Chandelier (B)
Antique Durkee Marine Ship Lantern Fixture Red Fresnel Pendant Chandelier (B)

Antique Durkee Marine Ship Lantern Fixture Red Fresnel Pendant Chandelier (B)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Durkee Marine Ship Lantern Fixture Red Fresnel Pendant Chandelier (B). Item features 360

Category

Early 20th Century Other Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Steel

Ward Hendrickson Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Cobalt Blue Lens Hanging Fixture
Ward Hendrickson Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Cobalt Blue Lens Hanging Fixture

Ward Hendrickson Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Cobalt Blue Lens Hanging Fixture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Ward Hendrickson Marine masthead ship lantern cobalt blue lens hanging fixture. Item features a

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Steel

Steel Marine Lighting
Steel Marine Lighting

Steel Marine Lighting

$1,895

H 20 in W 13 in D 10 in

Steel Marine Lighting

Located in Norwell, MA

A Ward Hendrickson cobalt blue lens polished steel ships lantern. This is a fantastic ships lantern

Category

1920s North American Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Steel

19th Century Marine Light Patinaed Copper
19th Century Marine Light Patinaed Copper

19th Century Marine Light Patinaed Copper

$895

H 9.5 in W 5 in D 4.5 in

19th Century Marine Light Patinaed Copper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This working lantern is in a patinaed copper and in very good condition. Great nautical look in

Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Copper

Antique Brass Marine or Railway Beacon
Antique Brass Marine or Railway Beacon

Antique Brass Marine or Railway Beacon

$2,895

H 17 in W 12 in D 8 in

Antique Brass Marine or Railway Beacon

Located in Norwell, MA

Hughes and Burroughs Lantern with huge dioptric bullseye lens. With mounting brackets, carry handle

Category

1890s English Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Brass

Copper Ships Lanterns By Perko
Copper Ships Lanterns By Perko

Copper Ships Lanterns By Perko

$3,895

H 20 in Dm 10 in

Copper Ships Lanterns By Perko

Located in Norwell, MA

Pair of solid copper ships lanterns by Perkins Marine of Brooklyn New York, "Perko". Rarely found

Category

1920s North American Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Copper

American Ships Lanterns by Perkins
American Ships Lanterns by Perkins

American Ships Lanterns by Perkins

$1,295

H 10 in W 8 in D 12 in

American Ships Lanterns by Perkins

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass port and starboard boat lanterns by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New

Category

1920s North American Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Brass

WM Porter and Sons Ships Lantern
WM Porter and Sons Ships Lantern

WM Porter and Sons Ships Lantern

$995

H 13 in W 9 in D 6 in

WM Porter and Sons Ships Lantern

By Perkins Marine Lamp

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass bow boat lantern with markers badge from WM Porter and Sons, nineteenth century. Fitted

Category

1890s American Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Brass

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Antique Perkins Marine Nautical Ship Kerosene Lamp
Antique Perkins Marine Nautical Ship Kerosene Lamp

Antique Perkins Marine Nautical Ship Kerosene Lamp

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H 14 in W 10.25 in D 8.25 in

Antique Perkins Marine Nautical Ship Kerosene Lamp

By Perkins Marine Lamp

Located in Palm City, FL

PRESENTED is one of the rarest marine lights Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, NY made

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Marine Lantern

Large Pair Antique Nautical WW I Perko Navy Bulkhead Oil Lamps
Large Pair Antique Nautical WW I Perko Navy Bulkhead Oil Lamps

Large Pair Antique Nautical WW I Perko Navy Bulkhead Oil Lamps

By Perkins Marine Lamp

Located in Palm City, FL

, - Lanterns That Lit Our World -. They were made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation during the first and

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Brass, Tin

Perkins Marine Brass Ship Standing Light, circa 1916
Perkins Marine Brass Ship Standing Light, circa 1916

Perkins Marine Brass Ship Standing Light, circa 1916

Located in Billerica, MA

Brass ship standing light (lantern) marked "M'F'R'D BY PERKINS MARINE LAMP CORP. RN / BROOKLYN NEW

Category

1910s American Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Brass

Robert Findlay Marine Lantern from Bow
Robert Findlay Marine Lantern from Bow

Robert Findlay Marine Lantern from Bow

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H 15 in W 11 in D 9 in

Robert Findlay Marine Lantern from Bow

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship or yacht bow lantern by maker Robert Findlay of New York. With red and blue Fresnel glass

Category

1920s Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Beacon Lanterns with Exterior Cages & Fresnel Lenses, NY C. 1900
Pair of Brass Beacon Lanterns with Exterior Cages & Fresnel Lenses, NY C. 1900

Pair of Brass Beacon Lanterns with Exterior Cages & Fresnel Lenses, NY C. 1900

By Perko Co.

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Brass Beacon Marine Lanterns with flanking threaded handle lids, protective exterior cages

Category

Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Copper and Brass Marine Port Side Lantern, 26-in high
Early 20th Century French Copper and Brass Marine Port Side Lantern, 26-in high

Early 20th Century French Copper and Brass Marine Port Side Lantern, 26-in high

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This large early twentieth century English copper nautical lantern features a brass label in the

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Brass, Copper

Anchor Lantern by Perko
Anchor Lantern by Perko

Anchor Lantern by Perko

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H 15 in W 8 in D 8 in

Anchor Lantern by Perko

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass anchor lantern by Perkins Marine "Perko" of Brooklyn, New York. Constructed of solid

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Marine Lantern

Pair of Large Port and Starboard Ship's Lanterns
Pair of Large Port and Starboard Ship's Lanterns

Pair of Large Port and Starboard Ship's Lanterns

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome pair of English marine or ship's lights (lanterns) of brass with colored glass inserts

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Brass

Triplex Marine Bow Lantern
Triplex Marine Bow Lantern

Triplex Marine Bow Lantern

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H 11 in W 8 in D 5 in

Triplex Marine Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass bow boat lantern by Triplex. With red and green Fresnel glass lenses and a patent date of

Category

1920s Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Brass

British Marine or Ship's Lantern of Brass
British Marine or Ship's Lantern of Brass

British Marine or Ship's Lantern of Brass

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome large English marine or nautical lantern of brass featuring a bail handle, flat back

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Glass, Wood

National Marine Lamp Co. Iron Bulkhead Marine Lantern
National Marine Lamp Co. Iron Bulkhead Marine Lantern

National Marine Lamp Co. Iron Bulkhead Marine Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

National Marine Lamp Co. Sheet-Iron Marine bulkhead Marine lantern, green paint, wire handle

Category

1910s American Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Steel

Rare Set of Four Ships Lanterns
Rare Set of Four Ships Lanterns

Rare Set of Four Ships Lanterns

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H 23 in W 14 in D 13 in

Rare Set of Four Ships Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

century marine lanterns. Four Piece Lanterns: 1. Anchor 2. Masthead 3. Port 4. Starboard 1 - 20 lbs

Category

1920s European Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Steel

National Marine Lamp Co. Bulkhead Antique Lantern Oil Lamp, New York
National Marine Lamp Co. Bulkhead Antique Lantern Oil Lamp, New York

National Marine Lamp Co. Bulkhead Antique Lantern Oil Lamp, New York

By National Marine Lamp Co.

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This fine National Marine Lamp Co. bulkhead lantern sports the original brass plaque noting “MFRD

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Metal

Copper Ships Lanterns By Perko
Copper Ships Lanterns By Perko

Copper Ships Lanterns By Perko

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H 20 in Dm 10 in

Copper Ships Lanterns By Perko

Located in Norwell, MA

Pair of solid copper ships lanterns by Perkins Marine of Brooklyn New York, "Perko". Rarely found

Category

1920s North American Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Copper

1920s Perko Marine Lantern
1920s Perko Marine Lantern

1920s Perko Marine Lantern

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H 19.5 in Dm 11.75 in

1920s Perko Marine Lantern

Located in San Francisco, CA

This beautiful starboard-side lantern was made by Perkins Marine Lamp. Inc., which was formed in

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Copper

Pair Marine Lanterns
Pair Marine Lanterns

Pair Marine Lanterns

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H 18 in W 12 in D 7 in

Pair Marine Lanterns

Located in Culver City, CA

This pair of candle lanterns were manufactured by the "National Marine Lamp Co, New York". They

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Marine Lantern

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

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Located in Madrid, ES

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Ceramic

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$830 / item

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$4,200

H 34 in W 72 in D 34 in

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Located in Bronx, NY

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1990s North American Antique Marine Lantern

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Vintage Wood and Brass Bird Cage, 1980s Design, Home Accent

Vintage Wood and Brass Bird Cage, 1980s Design, Home Accent

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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20th Century Antique Marine Lantern

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Wood

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$8,180

H 35.44 in W 46.07 in D 20.08 in

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Located in Staffordshire, GB

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By Longchamp

Located in leucate, FR

A thoroughbred French 1960's lamp, design by Longchamp Paris for your writing table. A solid brass stirrup mounted and wrapped in saddle-stitched leather with brass buckle. Very ...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Antique Marine Lantern

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Guillerme & Chambron Daybed or Bench with Side Table in Oak and Fabric

Guillerme & Chambron Daybed or Bench with Side Table in Oak and Fabric

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

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Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900

Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900

By Perko Co.

Located in Charleston, SC

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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Marine Lantern

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Brass, Steel

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"Sleeping Nude, Arms Akimbo, " Masterful Drawing by Allyn Cox, Capitol Muralist

"Sleeping Nude, Arms Akimbo, " Masterful Drawing by Allyn Cox, Capitol Muralist

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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1930s Antique Marine Lantern

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Roll Arm Carl Sofa with Tight Back and Hand Carved Feet by Martin and Brockett

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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2010s American Antique Marine Lantern

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Pair of English Polished Steel Ship Lanterns by  Meteorite, Circa 1900

Pair of English Polished Steel Ship Lanterns by Meteorite, Circa 1900

Located in Charleston, SC

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Early 20th Century British Antique Marine Lantern

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$7,210

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Antique Marine Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique marine lantern you’re looking for. An antique marine lantern — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique marine lantern — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique marine lantern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique marine lantern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Perkins Marine Lamp and National Marine Lamp Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Marine Lantern?

An antique marine lantern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,250, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $2,895.

Finding the Right Lanterns for You

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.

Questions About Antique Marine 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.