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Antique Signal Lamp

Early 20th Century 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 Other Antique Signal Lamp

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Brass

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

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Brass

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

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Copper

Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp by Hinks & Sons
Located in Lincoln, GB
companies, which used oil lamps to light stations, trains and signals. With an eye to the domestic market
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19th Century British Antique Signal Lamp

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Porcelain

Large Antique Copper Ship Lanterns as Corner Table Lamps w/ Rope Base, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
signaling and navigation. They are newly made into table lamps with a stem and socket in a matching finish
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Early 20th Century Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Very Fine Pair of Mid-Victorian Parcel Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps, by Hinks
By James Hinks & Son
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
railway companies for trains, stations and signals. To the domestic market, Hinks’ lamps were ‘a byword
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1860s English Antique Signal Lamp

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Bronze

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
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signal Lamp

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Metal

Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940
Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940
H 23 in W 19 in D 14 in
Large Industrial Patinated Copper Search Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functioning signal diffuser. The copper exterior features a wonderful industrial patina. The diameter of the
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Signal Lamp

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Copper

Rare Ship's Copper Shutter Signal Light with Fresnel Lens
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare ship's copper shutter signal light with a round Fresnel lens. The shutter on the side is
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signal Lamp

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Copper

Antique iron wall lamp with bells, 1920s
Located in ECHT, NL
Unique hammered iron wall lamp with bells. Intended for mounting above a door and fulfilling two
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Signal Lamp

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Iron

Antique iron wall lamp with bells, 1920s
Antique iron wall lamp with bells, 1920s
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
Industrial Antique Navy Maritime Ships Canal Lock Lamp Bronze
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Unique lamp from the canal lock in Tiel from around 1900 This lamp is mounted on a brake disc
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Early 1900s Dutch Industrial Antique Signal Lamp

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Bronze

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

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Brass, Copper

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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Early Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Lamp, Denmark ca. 1911
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Scandinavian Modern A beautiful pendant with clear glass shade and patinated brass mounting. Denmark, circa. 1911. The provenance of this lamp is from the railway station in...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Brass

Tamarindo Floor Lamp by Isabel Moncada
Located in Geneve, CH
Tamarindo Floor Lamp by Isabel Moncada Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 170 cm. Materials: Turned parota wood, fiberglass and linen. Its symmetrical undulated base is timeless with proportions ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Antique Signal Lamp

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Linen, Fiberglass, Wood

Antique Arts & Crafts Pittsburgh Reverse Painted Cast Iron Farmhouse Parlor Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Pittsburgh reverse painted cast iron parlor lamp featuring a landscape of a farm with trees and mountains.  
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Signal Lamp

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Iron

Classique Sunset Landscape Table Lamp, circa 1920
By Classique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classique sunset landscape table lamp, circa 1920. Reverse painted. Patinated metal base.
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1920s French Other Antique Signal Lamp

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Metal

Postmodern Brass Floor Lamp by Rainbow Lamp Company, c1980s
By Rainbow Lamp Company 1
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time and illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of this vintage brass floor lamp by the esteemed Rainbow Lamp Company, circa 1980s. Standing at an impressive 6...
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1980s American Post-Modern Antique Signal Lamp

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Brass

Eclectic Set of Five Different Stainless Steel Lamps with Original Shades
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Set of five different small lamps made of stainless steel, each of different shape and coming with it's original fabric shade set with metal.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Stainless Steel

Reverse Painted Classique Floral Table Lamp
By Classique
Located in Toledo, OH
Reverse Painted Classique Floral Table Lamp, circa 1920s. Blue and green reverse painted shade with a floral border. Signed on edge with "1218 AD". Bronze base painted black with som...
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Early 20th Century Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Bronze

4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white with pink vinyl cushions. Made in Dallas Texas. Model 115 of the Star Trek series....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Signal Lamp

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Metal

Jaime Hayon Bubbles Lamp for Bosa
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare Bubbles table lamp in glossy copper ceramic designed by Jaime Hayon for Bosa. The bubbles lamp evokes the effervescent effect of a flurry of bubbles. The material that is trans...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Copper

large vine foot lamp
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in TARBES, FR
Light up your interior with Authenticity: Floor Lamp Made from Natural Vine Give your space a unique, natural glow with our exceptional floor lamp crafted from real vine branches. E...
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Late 20th Century French Brutalist Antique Signal Lamp

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Wood

large vine foot lamp
large vine foot lamp
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Industrial Enamelled Station Light
Located in Ongar, GB
A nice early 20th century railway station gas light which has been later converted to electricity. With nice original green enamel and original hand blown glass shade.    
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Early 20th Century European Antique Signal Lamp

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Enamel

Industrial Enamelled Station Light
Industrial Enamelled Station Light
H 21.66 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Distress Signal Onion Lamp
Located in Norwell, MA
Distress signal onion lamp, painted black by Perko. Brass top, red globe. Electrified. Dimensions: 18" H x 13" diameter.
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20th Century Antique Signal Lamp

Handel Patinated Metal Lamp with Reverse Painted Glass Shade
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Handel patinated metal lamp with reverse painted glass shade depicting a woodland landscape, First quarter 20th century Side of foot to base inscribed Handel, shade inscribed Hande...
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20th Century Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Glass

Handel Table Lamp, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Shade rim impressed Handel PAT'D NO. /979664. Reverse-painted glass and patinated bronze.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Art Glass

German Railway Lantern by Leonhard Kolb Nurnberg, 1939s
Located in Verviers, BE
German railway lantern by Leonhard Kolb Nurnberg 1939s. Can be used as a table lamp also can be hung by the handle. Electrified with new cable and fitting E27.  
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1930s German Industrial Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Sheet Metal

Handel Reverse Painted Table Lamp, circa 1920
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Handel patinated metal table lamp with reverse painted glass shade depicting a woodland landscape, first quarter of the 20th century Side of foot to base inscribed HANDEL, shade ...
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20th Century Antique Signal Lamp

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Art Glass

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Yoshitoshi, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Courageous Warriors, Priest
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
temple charged with lighting the oil lamps around the grounds. His ghastly horns became a simple straw
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Late 19th Century Antique Signal Lamp

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Signal Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Japanese Kerosene Signal Lamp
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1920s Asian Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Copper

Antique Signal Lamp
Signal Lamp
H 10 in Dm 9 in
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

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Metal, Chrome

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
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Metal

Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940
Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940
H 23 in W 19 in D 14 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

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Metal

Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940
Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940
H 15 in W 11.5 in D 15.5 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
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Metal

Antique Nautical Copper Lamp, Early 1900 Made in UK Very Good Condition
Located in Milan, IT
Antique lamp, glass and copper, for light signals, English manufacture, early 1900. Very good
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Early 20th Century British Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Copper

Large French Brass & Copper Lanterns
Located in Southampton, GB
were replaced with oil lamps.) There was even a plan to finance the system. Householders would pay a
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Early 20th Century French Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Brass, Copper

 Large French Brass & Copper Lanterns
 Large French Brass & Copper Lanterns
H 89 in W 16 in D 41.5 in
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
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Metal

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
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19th Century American Antique Signal Lamp

Old Railroad Signal Lamp
Old Railroad Signal Lamp
H 22 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 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
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Early 20th Century American Antique Signal Lamp

Materials

Copper

1920s Perko Marine Lantern
1920s Perko Marine Lantern
H 19.5 in Dm 11.75 in
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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 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.
  • 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.

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