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Antique Masthead Lantern

Masthead Lantern
Masthead Lantern

Masthead Lantern

$2,274

H 20 in W 13 in D 14 in

Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding polished steel ship's masthead lantern with brass trim, Fresnel lens, badges and etc

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19th Century Antique Masthead Lantern

Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern
Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern

Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern

$1,434

H 28 in W 13 in D 12 in

Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's masthead lantern by Seahorse of Great Britain. With thick fresnel glass lens. Brass badge

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Masthead Lantern

British Ships Masthead Lantern
British Ships Masthead Lantern

British Ships Masthead Lantern

$1,850

H 12 in W 8 in D 6 in

British Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique highly polished copper and brass ships masthead lantern. There is a clear globe shaped lens

Category

1920s European Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Brass

English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern
English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern

English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern

$2,495

H 22 in W 14 in D 12 in

English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polish and lacquered ship's masthead lantern. With clear Fresnel glass lens. Vented top

Category

1920s English Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Brass

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern
Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

$2,895

H 19 in W 12 in D 9 in

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass nineteenth century ships masthead lantern with brass label from "Gilliands 30 South

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1850s American Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Brass

Bow Light Yacht Masthead Lantern
Bow Light Yacht Masthead Lantern

Bow Light Yacht Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass masthead lantern with lavender tinted Fresnel lens. Vented top with carry ring. “Bow

Category

1920s North American Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Brass

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern with Lavender Lens
Brass Ships Masthead Lantern with Lavender Lens

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern with Lavender Lens

Located in Norwell, MA

Heavy brass masthead lantern with makers badge tag from Perkins Marine of Brooklyn, New York, Perko

Category

1890s American Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Brass

Solid Copper Masthead Lantern
Solid Copper Masthead Lantern

Solid Copper Masthead Lantern

$995

H 19 in W 13 in D 12 in

Solid Copper Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished ships masthead lantern with clear glass Fresnel lens, carry handle, hinged rear

Category

1920s Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Copper

Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern
Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern

Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern

$2,195

H 65 in W 24 in D 21 in

Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's masthead lantern with protective cage, Fresnel lens, ac wiring, vented top, carry handle

Category

1920s Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Steel

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

$1,695

H 28 in W 17 in D 17 in

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding copper ships masthead lantern by the English firm Meteorite. With clear Fresnel glass

Category

1920s Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Copper

Rare Triplex Rippled Glass Masthead Lantern
Rare Triplex Rippled Glass Masthead Lantern

Rare Triplex Rippled Glass Masthead Lantern

By Triplex

Located in Norwell, MA

Nice masthead lantern by Triplex. Polished steel case with vented brass top. Lantern has the rare

Category

1910s North American Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Brass, Steel

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern On Base
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern On Base

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern On Base

$2,395

H 22 in W 16 in D 15 in

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern On Base

Located in Norwell, MA

High quality solid copper and brass trimmed masthead lantern. With maker's badge from Tung Woo

Category

1920s English Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Brass, Copper

Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A11680"
Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A11680"

Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A11680"

By Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid copper and brass ships masthead lantern by the venerable English firm Meteorite. With brass

Category

1920s English Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Copper

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite of England
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite of England

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite of England

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid copper and brass ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Meticulously polished and lacquered

Category

1920s English Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Copper

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern By Meteorite Of England
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern By Meteorite Of England

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern By Meteorite Of England

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid copper and brass ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Meticulously polished and lacquered

Category

1920s European Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Brass, Copper

Brass Bow Lantern “Hopkins” Lantern
Brass Bow Lantern “Hopkins” Lantern

Brass Bow Lantern “Hopkins” Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships masthead lantern with makers label from Hopkins of 119 Chambers St New York. With

Category

1890s North American Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Brass

Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens

Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens

$1,195

H 17 in W 10 in D 7 in

Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ship masthead lantern by Italian maker. With hinged rear door, slide out oil burner

Category

1920s European Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Brass

Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith
Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith

Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's lantern by Scottish maker M.P. Calloway Limited Manufacturers of Leith. The steel case has

Category

1920s Scottish Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Steel

Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite
Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite

Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwood, NJ

copper maker's badge, fresnel glass lens and brass bail handle. Massive copper ship’s masthead lantern

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Brass, Copper

Solid Copper French Ships Lantern
Solid Copper French Ships Lantern

Solid Copper French Ships Lantern

$2,795

H 22 in W 14 in D 11 in

Solid Copper French Ships Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Beautiful polished copper ships masthead lantern with glass fresnel lens, original burner, hinged

Category

1920s Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Copper

Massive Copper and Brass Ship’s Lantern
Massive Copper and Brass Ship’s Lantern

Massive Copper and Brass Ship’s Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Copper ship’s masthead lantern by English maker “Meteorite”. Brass maker’s badge with serial number

Category

1920s European Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Brass

Copper Masthead "Griffiths & Sons" Lantern
Copper Masthead "Griffiths & Sons" Lantern

Copper Masthead "Griffiths & Sons" Lantern

$2,495

H 26 in W 17 in D 13 in

Copper Masthead "Griffiths & Sons" Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's lantern known as a masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Meticulously polished and

Category

1920s English Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Copper

Copper Masthead "Towing" Lantern
Copper Masthead "Towing" Lantern

Copper Masthead "Towing" Lantern

$1,794

H 24 in W 11 in D 12 in

Copper Masthead "Towing" Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Size: 24" x 11" x 12" (depth) Finish: Copper and brass Period: Early 20th century Manufacturer: Meteorite Polish: Matte to glossy Lens: Clear Fresnel Detail: F...

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Early 20th Century Antique Masthead Lantern

Cast Aluminum and Glass Anchor Lantern Wall Sconces, a Pair
Cast Aluminum and Glass Anchor Lantern Wall Sconces, a Pair

Cast Aluminum and Glass Anchor Lantern Wall Sconces, a Pair

Located in Sarasota, FL

A pair of nautical wall mounted masthead lanterns circa 1960. Made of cast aluminum with rich

Category

1860s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Aluminum

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 Masthead Lantern

Materials

Metal

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 Masthead Lantern

Materials

Steel

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Masthead Lantern
Masthead Lantern

Masthead Lantern

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H 16 in W 9 in D 9 in

Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished steel masthead lantern with glass Fresnel lens, vented top, brass maker's badge and carry

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Masthead Lantern

Pair of Copper Masthead Lanterns
Pair of Copper Masthead Lanterns

Pair of Copper Masthead Lanterns

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H 23 in W 14 in D 14 in

Pair of Copper Masthead Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

Pair of large copper Masthead lanterns from Griffith's & Sons of Birmingham, England. Clear fresnel

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Masthead Lantern

Steel Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Steel Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Steel Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

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H 28 in W 13 in D 12 in

Steel Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Steel ship's masthead lantern by venerable English firm "Meteorite". Fresnel glass lens

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Masthead Lantern

Ships Masthead Lantern by Porter of New York
Ships Masthead Lantern by Porter of New York

Ships Masthead Lantern by Porter of New York

Located in Norwell, MA

Massive ships masthead lantern with original makers badge from William Porters Sons Company, 271

Category

1910s North American Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Brass

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

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H 28 in W 17 in D 17 in

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding copper ships masthead lantern by the English firm Meteorite. With clear Fresnel glass

Category

1920s Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Brass

Painted Ship's Masthead Lantern
Painted Ship's Masthead Lantern

Painted Ship's Masthead Lantern

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H 20 in W 12 in L 20 in

Painted Ship's Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Old relic of a ship's lantern by Perko. Lens is chipped and missing a segment on the lower right

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Masthead Lantern

Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A17450"
Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A17450"

Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A17450"

By Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's lantern by the English maker Meteorite. This is a Masthead lantern of a very large and

Category

1920s English Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Copper

Circa 1920s English Ship's Masthead Lantern
Circa 1920s English Ship's Masthead Lantern

Circa 1920s English Ship's Masthead Lantern

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H 12.63 in W 13 in D 9.38 in

Circa 1920s English Ship's Masthead Lantern

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1920s ship's masthead lantern, English. A fine example of copper with brass fittings & heavy

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Brass, Copper

Very Large Ships Masthead Lantern
Very Large Ships Masthead Lantern

Very Large Ships Masthead Lantern

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H 31 in W 18 in D 14 in

Very Large Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens, tall chimney with vented top. Some damage to

Category

1910s Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Brass

Weathered Ships Masthead Copper Navigation Light.  This is a large ships light
Weathered Ships Masthead Copper Navigation Light.  This is a large ships light

Weathered Ships Masthead Copper Navigation Light. This is a large ships light

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Weathered Ships Masthead Copper Navigation Light. This is a large ships light, it has an addition

Category

Early 1900s Steampunk Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Copper

Solid Copper Ships Masthead Lantern
Solid Copper Ships Masthead Lantern

Solid Copper Ships Masthead Lantern

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H 21 in W 14 in D 10 in

Solid Copper Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished solid copper ships masthead lantern with clear glass Fresnel lens. Hinged top with

Category

1920s Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Copper

Ship's Masthead Lantern
Ship's Masthead Lantern

Ship's Masthead Lantern

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H 22 in W 12 in D 13 in

Ship's Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Large highly polished and lacquered ship's lantern with thick Fresnel glass lens. Brass badge from

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Masthead Lantern

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

, starboard, anchor and masthead lanterns. Engraved brass serial number badges include 3267, 3268, 3269 and

Category

1920s European Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Steel

A Copper Masthead Lamp
A Copper Masthead Lamp

A Copper Masthead Lamp

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H 24 in W 12 in D 12 in

A Copper Masthead Lamp

Located in London, GB

A Copper Masthead Lamp

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Copper

A Copper Masthead Lamp
A Copper Masthead Lamp

A Copper Masthead Lamp

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H 20 in W 10 in D 10 in

A Copper Masthead Lamp

Located in London, GB

A Copper Masthead Lamp

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Copper

A Copper Masthead Lamp
A Copper Masthead Lamp

A Copper Masthead Lamp

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H 23 in W 10 in D 10 in

A Copper Masthead Lamp

Located in London, GB

A Copper Masthead Lamp

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Copper

A Copper Masthead Lamp
A Copper Masthead Lamp

A Copper Masthead Lamp

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H 20 in W 10 in D 10 in

A Copper Masthead Lamp

Located in London, GB

A Copper Masthead Lamp

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Copper

Iconic 1930s Asprey Silver Plate Art Deco Ships Lantern Cocktail Shaker
Iconic 1930s Asprey Silver Plate Art Deco Ships Lantern Cocktail Shaker

Iconic 1930s Asprey Silver Plate Art Deco Ships Lantern Cocktail Shaker

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Providence, RI

and clear glass, denoting port and starboard with the clear version being the masthead lantern. This

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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Antique Masthead Lantern

Materials

Brass

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Located in Buisson, FR

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Delray Beach, FL

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Located in Hyattsville, MD

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Located in Charleston, SC

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Tole, Glass and Iron Lantern

Tole, Glass and Iron Lantern

$2,600

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Located in Chireno, TX

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Brass, Steel, Iron

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Located in Charleston, SC

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Early 20th Century British Antique Masthead Lantern

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Antique Masthead Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique masthead lantern you’re looking for. Each antique masthead lantern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and copper. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique masthead lantern, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique masthead lantern over the years, but those crafted by Triplex are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Masthead Lantern?

The average selling price for an antique masthead lantern at 1stDibs is $900, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $2,995 for the highest priced.

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 Masthead 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.