American Nautical Brass Perko Marine Lantern with Orig. Fresnel Lense NY C. 1920
By Perko Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Stamped Perko Brooklyn, New York. Early 20th Century.
Brass, Copper
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 copper cases with brass cages, handles, hinges and badges.
Copper
Brass Anchor Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass anchor lantern by Perko. Fresnel lens has some loss. Dimensions: 20" H x 10" diam.
Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Lanterns retain the original interior fonts and can be electrified if desired at no additional cost. Perko company Brooklyn, NY. Late 19th Century.
Brass, Steel
Quality Boat Bow Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Quality ships bow lantern with red and green Fresnel glass lenses. Hinged door reads "manufactured by Perkins Marine Lamp Corp, Brooklyn New York. Highly polished and lacquered. Lack...
Brass
Vintage Perko Galvanized Steel Nautical Ship Lantern with Red Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Perko galvanized steel and brass ship lantern with red glass.
Metal, Brass
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. With clear glass g...
Brass
Pair of Solid Brass Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
With Brooklyn makers tags from Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation, "Perko." Awesome nautical relics. Weight: 13 lbs.
Brass
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. The Fresnel glass lens has turned to a shade of light lavender.
Brass
Industrial Lighting Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships lantern with brass makers from Perko, Perkins Marine Lamp and Hardware Corporation, Brooklyn New York.
Steel
Industrial Lighting Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships lantern with brass makers from Perko, Perkins Marine Lamp and Hardware Corporation, Brooklyn New York.
Steel
$4,194 / set
Port and Starboard Wing Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of port and starboard lanterns by Perko. Fitted with red and cobalt blue fresnel lenses.
Brass
Large Pair Antique Nautical WW I Perko Navy Bulkhead Oil Lamps
By Perkins Marine Lamp
Located in Palm City, FL
Perkins was dropped from the name and the company became known as PERKO Inc. It was in 1916 that the Perko trademark was registered, and it has been used ever since.
Brass, Tin
Skylight Binnacle by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass skylight binnacle by Perko with ES Ritchie compass with hood. Dimensions: 12" H x 10" W.
Anchor Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Perko brass anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens, vented top and etc.
Brass
Anchor Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass anchor lantern by Perkins Marine "Perko" of Brooklyn, New York. Constructed of solid brass.
Perko Port and Starboard Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Size: 12" x 7" Finish: Brass Period: Early to mid-19th century Manufacturer: Perko (Perkins Marine, Brooklyn, NY, USA) Polish: Glossy Lens: Fresnel, one colored red, o...
Perko Red Onion Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Eight inch ruby red ships onion lantern with glass globe, protective cage, polished and lacquered finish. Wired with electric for home display. Weight is 5 pounds.
Brass
Pair of Brass Beacon Lanterns with Exterior Cages & Fresnel Lenses, NY C. 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of lanterns have been electrified. Stamped Perko Company, NY. Late 19th century.
Brass
Sold
H 19.75 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Pair of Very Large American 19th Century Ship's Bow Lights with Fresnel Lens
By Perko Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of exceptionally large ship's lanterns by renowned Perko ship chandlers in Brooklyn, NY, circa 1910.
Brass, Sheet Metal
Perko World War One Warship Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare World War One solid brass warship lantern, possibly from a battleship. Lantern has been stripped of grey paint, polished, electrified and lacquered. Mounted to a varnished wood ...
Brass
Quality Boat Bow Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Quality ships bow lantern with red and green fresnel glass lenses. Hinged door reads "manufactured by Perkins Marine Lamp Corp, Brooklyn New York. Highly polished and lacquered. Lack...
Brass
Pair of Perko Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Size: 13" x 7", finish: Copper & brass period: Early 1900s (approximately). Manufacturer: Perko (Perkins Marine, Brooklyn USA), polish: Semi-glossy, lens: One marine bl...
Perko Ships Lantern with Cobalt Blue Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
With brass cap and makers badge from Perko, Perkins Marine Corporation, Brooklyn New York.
Brass, Steel
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 corner.
Pair of Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Size: 10 1/2" (with handle) x 7" x 6 1/2" (depth) Finish: Copper & Oxidized copper Period: 1920s (approximately) Manufacturer: Perko (Perkins Marine, Brooklyn U...
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 copper cases with brass cages, handles, hinges and badges.
Copper
Sold
H 14.25 in W 10.5 in D 9 in
Pair of Brass Port and Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses. NY, C. 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American port and starboard solid brass Perko ship lanterns with the original Fresnel colored lenses, vented tops, carrying handles, and original side mounting brackets, Earl...
Brass
1920s Perko Marine Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
., which was formed in 1916. The "Perko" trademark was instituted in 1922, and it is believed that this lantern dates to that period.
Copper
Zinc Ship's Lantern Signed Brooklyn
By Perko Co.
Located in Woodbury, CT
Yes, we had to go to England to find this great ship's lantern made in Brooklyn and signed "Perko". With its well-weathered grey zinc surface, copper top and ruby-red glass, we would...
Iron, Zinc
Large Antique Perko Combination Nautical Navigation Lamp
Located in Palm City, FL
PRESENTED is what we know to be one of the rarest marine lights Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, NY made for boats up to 26 feet long. It is recorded in Anthony Hobson's,...
Original Perkins Marine Pendant in Brass, circa 1917
By Perkins Marine Lamp
Located in Minneapolis, MN
The Perkins Marine Lamp Corp. of Brooklyn, NY have been known for quality nautical lighting for decades and are now know as Perko. Here, are a pair of early pendants. Perfect patina ...
Brass
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in Dm 9 in
Early 20th Century Brass & Copper Maritime Nautical Pendant Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique brass and glass hanging lantern exemplifies the robust craftsmanship and utilitarian elegance characteristic of early 20th-century maritime and industrial lighting. Its ...
Brass, Copper
$1,250 / set
H 13 in Dm 6.75 in
Pair of Antique French Brass Lanterns, Glass Panels, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant and timeless, this pair of French brass lanterns brings classic continental charm to any interior or covered outdoor space. Each lantern features a gracefully curved frame in...
Brass
$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
$9,200 / set
H 24 in W 15 in D 13.5 in
Pair of Anglo-Indian Copper and Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns, Circa 1880
By Sachin Engineer Corporation
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Anglo-Indian copper and brass port and starboard ship lanterns with the original Fresnel lenses, vented tops, stamped badges, carrying handles and rear sliding doors with han...
Brass, Copper
American Polished Steel and Brass Single Anchor Lantern, Circa 1880
By Wilcox-Crittenden & Co. 1
Located in Charleston, SC
American painted polished steel and brass single ship anchor lantern with original Fresnel lense, hoisting ring, protective cage, and original oil burner. Late 19th century Signed W...
Brass, Steel
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass boat lantern by Perko of Brooklyn, New York. Fresnel glass lens. With protective brass bars and hoisting ring. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Circa 1940. With original oi...
Brass
Brass Masthead Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass masthead lantern by Perko with amber lens, screw top. Electrified. Lens is not glass.
Solid Copper Ship's Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper anchor lantern with brass maker's badge from Hop Lee & Co., Hong Kong. Fresnel glass lens, brass bars, hoisting handle, etc. Measures: 14" high x 11" diamete...
Copper
Vintage Coastal Anchor Brass Oil Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add nautical charm to your space with this Vintage Coastal Anchor Brass Oil Lantern. Crafted from polished brass, this lantern features a classic maritime design, complete with a stu...
Metal
Copper and Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper and brass ship's anchor light with hoisting handle, made by the venerable English firm "Meteorite". Polished and lacquered. Dimensions: 20" H (without handle) x 10" diam.
$14,000 / set
H 22 in W 14.75 in D 13.5 in
Pair of English Polished Steel Ship Lanterns by Meteorite, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English port and starboard polished steel ship lanterns with Fresnel lenses, vented tops, and mounting handles. Meteorite Firm. Early 20th Century
$3,800 / set
H 20.25 in W 7 in D 8.5 in
Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lenses Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American polished steel railroad Signal lanterns with flanking hinged doors, scrolled carrying handles, vented tops, rear mounting brackets, and the original Fresnel circular...
Steel
Brass Ship's Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
A little bit of harbor romance, captured in brass and glass. This 20th century pendant lantern takes its cues from the classic ship’s lights of another era, with a warm brass body an...
Brass
Pair of Nautical Ship's Brass Post Lights with Fresnel Lens
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of brass post lights from a decommissioned ship with Fresnel lens. Mounted on a teak base with a 9" diameter. These have been rewired for American use and take two standard ...
Brass
Pair of Ship Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Nippon Sento" circa 1950s ship lanterns made for the English market. Sold individually. Measurements: Height: 31" Diameter: 12"
Metal
Large Copper Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished ships side light port lantern. Copper case with heavy brass handles, hinges, lens bezel and protective bar. Very large in size and quite heavy. Clear fresnel glass le...
Copper
Port and Starboard Ship Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of polished and lacquered port and starboard boat lanterns by Den Hann of Rotterdam Holland. Nice sturdy pair with clear Fresnel lenses in red and blue filters. With hinged rear...
Brass
English Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished copper and brass ships lanterns by English maker. Red and green glass lenses. Original oil burners. Meticulously polished and lacqured. Vented tops with brass carry handles....
Brass, Copper
$150,672
H 127.56 in W 208.67 in D 144.49 in
Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional Art Nouveau style pine and burr paneled room is beautifully carved and decorated with blue-green ceramics. Panels with elegant curved and sober lines are covering th...
Ceramic, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Port and Starboard Boat Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of Brass yacht lanterns with highly polished and lacquered finish. Vented tops with carry rings. Oil Burners inside. With red and blue Fresnel Lenses, manufactured by Perkins. ...
Brass
$3,400 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Pair of English Copper Ship’s Starboard & Port Ship's Lanterns
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A fantastic pair of early ship's Starboard & Port lanterns executed in copper with the original fresnel lens to each, they retain a wonderful old and warm patina throughout the surfa...
Copper
$3,895 / set
H 22 in W 14 in D 13 in
Pair of Copper Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns by Meteorite, "25029" & "19203"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of solid copper and brass ship's port and starboard ships lanterns by the venerable and famous English maker "Meteorite." The copper cases are fitted with brass labels including...
Copper
Pair of Solid Brass Ships Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
U.S. Navy pair of “wing to wing’” bridge lanterns from the early twentieth century. They have been stripped of the military paint and meticulously polished and lacquered. The long va...
Brass
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