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Antique Signal Lamp

Antique Lantern Signaling Lamp, White-Red-Green, Italy Railway, Still Working
Antique Lantern Signaling Lamp, White-Red-Green, Italy Railway, Still Working

Antique Lantern Signaling Lamp, White-Red-Green, Italy Railway, Still Working

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Italian manual oil lantern for signaling for railway station chief, white-red-green state railway

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Early 20th Century Italian Other Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Brass

Pittsburgh Glass Company Nicolas Kopp Reverse Glass Painting Shade & Lamp
Pittsburgh Glass Company Nicolas Kopp Reverse Glass Painting Shade & Lamp

Pittsburgh Glass Company Nicolas Kopp Reverse Glass Painting Shade & Lamp

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

SALE ONE WEEK ONLY "Pittsburgh Glass Company Lamp" Landscape, Reverse Glass Paintng The landscape

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"
Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"

Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"

By Nippon Sento Company Ltd

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique copper police/ railroad / boat signal lantern / hand lamp. Features cylindrical body style

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Early 20th Century Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Copper

Large Copper and Brass Ship's Port Lantern Light by Meteorite Birmingham England
Large Copper and Brass Ship's Port Lantern Light by Meteorite Birmingham England

Large Copper and Brass Ship's Port Lantern Light by Meteorite Birmingham England

By Meteorite

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Large early 20th Century Antique British solid copper and brass nautical Port signal lantern/lamp

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Early 20th Century English Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Brass, Copper

WMF Art Nouveau German Silver-Plated Metal Sugar Bowl.
WMF Art Nouveau German Silver-Plated Metal Sugar Bowl.

WMF Art Nouveau German Silver-Plated Metal Sugar Bowl.

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Prato, Tuscany

lamps, signals, and accessories. In 1880, WMF acquired a cutlery factory in Heilbronn and began

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Silver Plate

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Signal Lamp
Signal Lamp

Signal Lamp

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H 10 in Dm 9 in

Signal Lamp

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Japanese Kerosene Signal Lamp

Category

1920s Asian Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Copper

Pair of White Table Lamp Murano Glass 1930
Pair of White Table Lamp Murano Glass 1930

Pair of White Table Lamp Murano Glass 1930

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR

were to damaged and the lights had to be turned into table lamps. It is the same make as the signal

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1920s Italian Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940
Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940

Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940

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H 23 in W 19 in D 14 in

Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

. History Signal lamps were invented in the late 19th century by Arthur Cyril Webb Aldis. They are often

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Metal

Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940
Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940

Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940

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H 23 in W 19 in D 14 in

Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

. History Signal lamps were invented in the late 19th century by Arthur Cyril Webb Aldis. They are often

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Metal

Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940
Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940

Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940

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H 15 in W 11.5 in D 15.5 in

Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

Diameter: 8.75 in. HISTORY Signal lamps were invented in the late 19th century by Arthur Cyril Webb Aldis

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Metal

Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940
Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940

Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940

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H 15 in W 10 in D 15 in

Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

in., Base: 5 in. x 3 in. History Signal lamps were invented in the late 19th century by Arthur

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Metal

Vintage Signal Oil Lantern with 4 Colored Glass Panels
Vintage Signal Oil Lantern with 4 Colored Glass Panels

Vintage Signal Oil Lantern with 4 Colored Glass Panels

Located in Leuven , BE

Lovely small vintage square signal oil lantern featuring four orange, blue, red and white tinted

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Metal

Old Railroad Signal Lamp
Old Railroad Signal Lamp

Old Railroad Signal Lamp

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H 22 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Old Railroad Signal Lamp

Located in Wainscott, NY

Early Railroad Signal Lantern converted into a Lamp, Swivels on wood base, 2 Amber and 2 Green

Category

19th Century American Antique Signal Lamp

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Tiffany Studios Large Grapevine Pattern Picture Frame, ca. 1905
Tiffany Studios Large Grapevine Pattern Picture Frame, ca. 1905

Tiffany Studios Large Grapevine Pattern Picture Frame, ca. 1905

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Petaluma, CA

This Large and beautiful picture frame is the the work of Tiffany Studios. This is the grapevine pattern with a gilt finish- The top border of the frame monogrammed (A.S.B.). Rich Ti...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Bronze And favrile Harp Table lamp
Tiffany Studios Bronze And favrile Harp Table lamp

Tiffany Studios Bronze And favrile Harp Table lamp

By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Bronze And Favrile Glass Harp Table Lamp. Circa 1910, period Art Nouveau Art Deco Patinated bronze and Iridescent favrile glass Height: 13.5 Inches X 9.25 Inches Wid...

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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase

Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Loetz For Boudon And Klur Gilt Metal Monted Glass Vase. A highly sought after vase culminating the zenith of Loetz and the Art Nouveau design. Czech Republic Circa 1900 Rubin Ruby P...

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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Finely Decorated and Gilded Scenic Box
Japanese Meiji Satsuma Finely Decorated and Gilded Scenic Box

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Finely Decorated and Gilded Scenic Box

By Satsuma

Located in Sarasota, FL

Japanese Meiji satsuma finely hand decorated and gilded box. The box depicts a different scene on each side. Marked with a maker's mark on the bottom.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Pottery

Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone
Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone

Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone

Located in Meer, VAN

Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone. This fireplace surround in carved stone is truly one of the best things we’ve seen. Dating back to the late 19t...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Stone

Lizard Vase by Eduard Stellmacher for RStK Amphora
Lizard Vase by Eduard Stellmacher for RStK Amphora

Lizard Vase by Eduard Stellmacher for RStK Amphora

By Eduard Stellmacher, Amphora

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Earthenware

Tiffany Studios Herringbone (Zipper) Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios Herringbone (Zipper) Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios Herringbone (Zipper) Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Bronx, NY

This Tiffany Studios lamp shade is referred to as a Herringbone or Zipper shade.It has a 16” diameter & is signed “Tiffany Studios, New York on an early tag. The shade rests on a spi...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Art Nouveau Cabinet by Henri Sauvage 1900 Oak Display Cabinet
Antique French Art Nouveau Cabinet by Henri Sauvage 1900 Oak Display Cabinet

Antique French Art Nouveau Cabinet by Henri Sauvage 1900 Oak Display Cabinet

By Henri Sauvage

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Exquisite French Art Nouveau Cabinet / Display cabinet by famous French architect / designer Henri Sauvage 1900. A very large impressive cabinet that makes such a statement! Amazi...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Brass

Monumental Hunt Cabinet 19th century carved oak Black Forest French Renaissance
Monumental Hunt Cabinet 19th century carved oak Black Forest French Renaissance

Monumental Hunt Cabinet 19th century carved oak Black Forest French Renaissance

By Alexander Roux

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Rare monumental Hunt style Renaissance Revival cabinet by Alexander Roux 1870 museum quality piece. Carved out of solid oak with numerous rich details and stunning craftsmanship by...

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1860s American Renaissance Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Glass, Oak

Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm

Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...

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1730s European Baroque Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Paint

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...

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Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Oak

Art Nouveau "Vase with Water Plants and Bats" by Paul Dachsel for RStK Amphora
Art Nouveau "Vase with Water Plants and Bats" by Paul Dachsel for RStK Amphora

Art Nouveau "Vase with Water Plants and Bats" by Paul Dachsel for RStK Amphora

By Paul Dachsel, Amphora

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Earthenware

Italian Railway Manual Oil Lamp, 1920s Table Oil Lamp
Italian Railway Manual Oil Lamp, 1920s Table Oil Lamp

Italian Railway Manual Oil Lamp, 1920s Table Oil Lamp

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Antique Railway OIL LAMP with GREEN - RED SIGNAL - and Signal Lantern - FS BRAND - Early 1900's in tin plated metal

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Early 20th Century Italian Industrial Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Iron

Émile Gallé (1846-1904) French Art Nouveau Glass Vase « Pavots » circa 1910
Émile Gallé (1846-1904) French Art Nouveau Glass Vase « Pavots » circa 1910

Émile Gallé (1846-1904) French Art Nouveau Glass Vase « Pavots » circa 1910

By Émile Gallé

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Émile Gallé (1846-1904) French Art Nouveau Caméo Glass Vase «Pavots » circa 1910 Multi-layered glass Triple overlay, green, red and yellow glass Acid-etched cameo decoration of poppi...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Art Glass

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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1720s Spanish Baroque Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

19th Century Exhibition Model of Expanding Table by Samuel Hawkins
19th Century Exhibition Model of Expanding Table by Samuel Hawkins

19th Century Exhibition Model of Expanding Table by Samuel Hawkins

By Samuel Hawkins

Located in New Orleans, LA

A masterpiece of both cabinetmaking and mechanical engineering, this one-of-a-kind expanding table was crafted by the renowned cabinetmaker Samuel Hawkins of London for the Great Exh...

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19th Century English Other Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique Signal Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique signal lamp available at 1stDibs. Each antique signal lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are many kinds of the antique signal lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique signal lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in industrial and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique signal lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by James Hinks & Son and WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Signal Lamp?

Prices for an antique signal lamp start at $521 and top out at $24,235 with the average selling for $1,627.
Questions About Antique Signal Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.