Antique Marine Lantern With Metal Stamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Marine Lantern Metal Stamp "C. Wigglesworth Maker"
19th Century Antique Marine Lantern
Metal
Antique Marine Lantern With Metal Stamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Marine Lantern Metal Stamp "C. Wigglesworth Maker"
Metal
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, vents, and locking interior oil font.
Brass, Copper
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 lamp.
Brass
$9,895Sale Price / set|46% Off
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 Corner Caryatids. The single-light tapered square cast-bronze body surmounted with alleg...
Bronze
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 of Boston. This is a great pair with rich red and blue Fresnel glass lenses set in...
Brass
$480Sale Price|38% Off
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 glass. With a remarkable antique brass, blue, and verdigris patina and a long cha...
Brass
Solid Copper Ships Stern Lantern by Davey
Located in Norwell, MA
Makers badge reads Davey and Company London 38 West India Dock Road. Choice English marine lantern. Circa 1920. Weight: 3.52 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 14"H x 6 1/2"W x 6"D Made: Engl...
Copper
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 Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A., as found on the attached maker’s badge.
Brass
$1,095 / item
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.
Steel
Antique Marine Signal Lantern by Charles Picard
Located in Norwell, MA
Marine and railway signal lantern by Noted French maker.
Brass, Copper, Iron
Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Light Fixture. Item features a green painted finish, blue reflector, original tag, very nice antique item, great st...
Metal
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).
Steel
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).
Steel
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.
Steel
$1,895
Steel Marine Lighting
Located in Norwell, MA
A Ward Hendrickson cobalt blue lens polished steel ships lantern. This is a fantastic ships lantern. Rich cobalt blue lens. Massive size. Brass badge, lens bezel and lid hardware. Po...
Steel
Antique Brass Marine or Railway Beacon
Located in Norwell, MA
Hughes and Burroughs Lantern with huge dioptric bullseye lens. With mounting brackets, carry handle. Fitted with electric socket for home use. Cap is engraved "Hughes and Burroughs M...
Brass
Copper Ships Lanterns By Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of solid copper ships lanterns by Perkins Marine of Brooklyn New York, "Perko".
Copper
American Ships Lanterns by Perkins
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass port and starboard boat lanterns by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York.
Brass
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 with flat red and green port and starboard lenses and a bulbous clear bow lens. Hi...
Brass
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 for boats up to 26 feet long.
Large Pair Antique Nautical WW I Perko Navy Bulkhead Oil Lamps
By Perkins Marine Lamp
Located in Palm City, FL
Presented is a lamp that you are very unlikely to come across says Anthony Hobson, in book II of, - Lanterns That Lit Our World -. They were made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation d...
Brass, Tin
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.
Brass
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 lenses, hinged rear door, vented top, carry handle, etc. Weight is 6 pounds.
Brass
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, and original clear Fresnel lenses.
Brass
Sold
H 26 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
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 form of a scroll marked Port at the top, and a maker's plaque underneath marked Willi...
Brass, Copper
19th Century Marine Light Patinaed Copper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This working lantern is in a patinaed copper and in very good condition.
Copper
Anchor Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass anchor lantern by Perkins Marine "Perko" of Brooklyn, New York.
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 of green (starboard) and red (port).
Brass
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 April 1st 1913. Fitted with its original burner. Weight is 2 pounds.
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 with hanging bracket, five-sided with three glass panes, including one with a hinged d...
Glass, Wood
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, rectangular form with contoured top, applied brass label impressed "National Marine Lamp...
Steel
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.
Steel
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 by National Marine Lamp Company, New York” and an early hurricane over an original o...
Metal
Copper Ships Lanterns By Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of solid copper ships lanterns by Perkins Marine of Brooklyn New York, "Perko".
Copper
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 1916.
Copper
Pair Marine Lanterns
Located in Culver City, CA
This pair of candle lanterns were manufactured by the "National Marine Lamp Co, New York".
Brass, Copper, Iron
$9,800 / set
H 20 in W 11 in D 11.5 in
Pair of American Nautical Polished Steel and Brass Ship Lanterns, NY C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Nautical port & starboard polished steel and brass ship lanterns with the original red and blue Fresnel lenses, flanking vented dome finials, exterior protective cag...
Brass, Steel, Wire
Maritime Beacon With Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper buoy light with bronze frame Fresnel lens. Hinged top with brass hinges and bezel. Built to the highest quality to withstand decades at sea. Professionally polished. Fitted wi...
Bronze, Copper
$17,000 / set
H 19 in W 11 in D 11 in
Pair of American Brass Double Stacked Maritime Beacons Mounted on Bases. C. 1880
By Lovell Manufacturing Company
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass double stacked maritime beacons with carrying handles, makers stamps, original red and blue 360 degree Fresnel lenses, and mounted on square bases. Manufacture...
Brass
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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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