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Antique Glass Smoke Bell

Fine English Victorian Large Blown Clear Glass Smoke Bell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine English early Victorian clear glass smoke bell probably dating from circa 1850. Used to
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Blown Glass

Antique Group of Two Colorful Smoke Bell Light Fixtures, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking duo of colonial style continental glass smoke bell light fixtures hand blown in alluring
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Early 20th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Large Glass Bell Lantern with Silver Frame
Located in New York, NY
head details from the glass smoke bell. Three Candelabra bulbs attached to a baluster shaped column
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Early 20th Century Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Blown Glass

English Regency Period "Gothick" Bronze and Iron Lantern, circa 1810
Located in Kinderhook, NY
glass "smoke bell" and three light standard. Additional search terms: Georgian, George III, George
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Bronze, Iron

Large Smoke Bell
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine large smoke bell with an etched cluster of grape and leaves decoration, and bronze ring and
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1910s Dutch Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Bronze

Antique Large Smoke Bell
Large Smoke Bell
H 28 in Dm 11.5 in
Two Antique Smoke Bell Light Fixtures, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive Dutch Colonial smoke bell glass light fixtures hand blown in classic form with cut
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Early 20th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique Group of Three Smoke Bell Light Fixtures, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout group of three colonial style continental smoke bell glass fixtures, hand blown in classic
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Early 20th Century Belgian Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Glass

Antique Group of Three Smoke Bell Light Fixtures, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout group of three colonial style continental smoke bell glass light fixtures hand blown in
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Early 20th Century Belgian Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Group of Three Antique Smoke Bell Light Fixtures, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout group of three colonial style continental smoke bell glass light fixtures hand blown in
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Early 20th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Blown Glass

Antique Group of Three Smoke Bell Light Fixtures, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout group of three colonial style continental smoke bell glass light fixtures hand blown in
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Early 20th Century Belgian British Colonial Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Blown Glass

Set of Large English Bronze and Glass Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of six circa 1920’s English single-light bronze sconces with glass hurricanes and smoke bell
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1920s English Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Bronze

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Early 19th Century Georgian Brass & Glass 3 Light Bell Jar with Smoke Bell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century Georgian brass & glass 3 light bell jar with smoke bell, straight banding. New
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Metal

Swirled Opal Glass Harp Fixture
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
A harp fixture or lantern with the original swirled opal glass and smoke bell. This piece was
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique Swirled Opal Glass Harp Fixture
Swirled Opal Glass Harp Fixture
H 48 in W 11 in D 7 in
Pair of Handblown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Located in Long Island City, NY
diamond motif. Three chains from the glass smoke bell and brass canopy attach to peacock-shaped hooks on
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1870s English High Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Pair of Handblown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching
Located in Long Island City, NY
wheat motif. Three chains from the glass smoke bell and brass canopy attach to peacock-shaped hooks on
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1870s English High Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Pair of Handblown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching
Located in Long Island City, NY
grape-and-vine motif. Three chains from the glass smoke bell and brass canopy attach to peacock-shaped
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1870s English High Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Glass

Pair of Hand Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching
Located in Long Island City, NY
etched grape-and-vine motif. Three chains from the glass smoke bell and brass canopy attach to peacock
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1870s English High Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Small Scale English Georgian Bell Lantern
Located in New York, NY
glass smoke bell.
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Early 20th Century British Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Glass

Clock Motif Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920’s French wrought iron chandelier with clock motif with glass smoke-bells. 31" current
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Early 20th Century French Antique Glass Smoke Bell

A Georgian Style Brass-Bound Hurricane Lantern
Located in New York, NY
chain below glass smoke bell secured to repousse metal ring with eagle motif hooks.
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Early 1900s George II Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Anglo-Indian Georgian Style Lantern
Located in New York, NY
below glass smoke bell secured to repousse metal ring with eagle motif hooks.
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Early 1900s Antique Glass Smoke Bell

Large Early 19th Century English Regency Glass Bell Jar Lantern with Smoke Bell
Located in Charleston, SC
A substantial period early 19th century English Regency handblown glass and brass bell jar lantern
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Pair of Antique Smoke Bell Light Fixtures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of antique smoke bell light fixtures with classic form having three light clusters in
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Fabulous Pair of 19th Century English Bell Jar Hall Lanterns with Smoke Cap
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a great pair of handblown bell jar hall lanterns complete with smoke cap, brass
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19th Century English Regency Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Pair of Late 19th Century English Bell Jar Hall Lanterns with Smoke Cap
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of elegant, handblown bell jar hall lanterns with sheaves of wheat etching. Late 19th century
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Late 19th Century English Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Blown Glass

Hand Blown Etched Bell Jar Hall Lantern, Late 19th Century English
Located in Nantucket, MA
blown glass with period smoke bell lid, embossed brass band and brass finial candleholder. The bottom of
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Elegant Murano Soffiati Smoke Bell Shape Glass Vase, circa 1925
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very elegant vintage Murano Soffiati (light blown) bell shaped smoke glass vase mounted on a
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1920s Italian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Blown Glass

Antique Green Glass Bell Jar Light w/ Smoke Cover by Val Saint Lambert
Located in New York, NY
Antique original hand blown green crystal bell jar pendant light with brass hardware and a matching
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Early 20th Century English Bell Jar Hall Lanterns with Smoke Cap
Located in Nantucket, MA
, glass pontil, original brass hardware, smoke cap and electrified for modern use with three candelabra
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Early 20th Century English Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
glass smoke bell. The light has been newly electrified with a three-bulb candelabra cluster, and is
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique Sapphire Blue Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
original embossed brass band with a leaf motif, strands of chain, and glass smoke bell/lid. The lantern has
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique Sapphire Blue Bell Jar Lantern
Antique Sapphire Blue Bell Jar Lantern
H 19.25 in Dm 10.75 in L 19.25 in
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
rolled brass band, strands of chain chains, and glass smoke bell/lid. It has been newly electrified with
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Federal-Style Etching
Located in Heath, MA
glass smoke bell/lid, rolled brass band, and patinated brass finial. The fixture has been newly
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Cut Glass Etching
Located in Heath, MA
etching is a nice complement to this petite lantern. The glass smoke bell/lid is original to the lantern
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Grape Etching
Located in Heath, MA
grape motif. This circa 1870 bell jar pendant has its original glass smoke bell/lid and brass finial
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Grape Etching
Located in Heath, MA
blown glass pendant features its original brass band and glass smoke bell/lid. The fixture has been
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
glass smoke bell. The brass band, which has an embossed vine design, was replaced some time ago. The
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique English Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
design, was replaced at some point in time to ensure that it is secure when hanging. The glass smoke bell
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

19th Century Bell Jar Lantern with "Grape and Vine" Etching
Located in Heath, MA
condition, has its original glass smoke bell, brass finial and embossed brass band. It has been newly
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique Aqua Blue Melon or Pumpkin Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
to the lantern; however, the hand blown glass smoke bell/lid has been replaced. Note that there is a
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Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

19th Century Flush Onion Shaped Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Canton, MA
has been adapted for low ceilings, forgoing the usual glass smoke bell to instead hang directly from
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

19th Century Bell Jar Lantern With Cross Hatch Pattern
Located in Canton, MA
. This fixture has been adapted for low ceilings, forgoing the usual glass smoke bell to instead hang
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

19th Century Bell Jar Lantern With Scale Pattern
Located in Canton, MA
has been adapted for low ceilings, forgoing the usual glass smoke bell to instead hang directly from
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

19th Century English Green Glass Bell Jar Lantern with Smoke Bell, Handblown
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century English green glass bell jar lantern with smoke bell, handblown.
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19th Century English Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Blown Glass

19th Century Amethyst Glass Smoke Three-Light Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century amethyst glass smoke three-light bell jar lantern. Overall dimensions: 10.75"DIAM x 21
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19th Century Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Glass

19th Century Neoclassical Curved Glass and Brass Lantern with Smoke Bell
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century neoclassical curved glass and brass lantern with smoke bell Large scale New wiring.
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
etching. This circa 1890 petite pendant features excellent quality hand blown glass and its original smoke
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Cranberry Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
Beautiful color handblown glass - original brass band and smoke bell - blown glass pontil (finial
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Glass Smoke Bell

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Federal Etching
Located in Heath, MA
smoke bell and brass chains. The brass band, which has an embossed meandering vine design and unusual
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Pair of Glass Hall Lights
Located in Wells, ME
Pair rare cut blown glass hall lights with matching smoke bells. Probably made in Belgium
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19th Century Belgian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Pair of Glass Hall Lights
Pair of Glass Hall Lights
H 13.25 in Dm 10.25 in
Large Clear Pumpkin Hall Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
Handblown glass with original band and smoke bell - originally candle-burning but now electrified
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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Glass Smoke Bell

Set of Smoke Bells/Lids for Antique Bell Jar Lanterns
Located in Heath, MA
Two 19th century hand blown glass smoke bells/lids for antique bell jar lanterns. Dimensions: 10
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Sapphire Blue Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
glass smoke bell/lid. It has been newly electrified with a three-bulb candelabra cluster, and arrives
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Sapphire Blue Bell Jar Lantern
Sapphire Blue Bell Jar Lantern
H 18.5 in Dm 9.13 in
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Amber Colored Glass
Located in Heath, MA
, finial and glass smoke bell. Chains are replaced, but originals are available. At first used with candles
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Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
glass smoke bell/lid. The fixture has been newly electrified with a three-bulb candelabra cluster and
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique Emerald Green Glass Globe Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
1890. The lantern has attractive form and features its original glass smoke bell and decorative brass
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Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

English Bell Jar Lantern with Grape Etching
Located in Heath, MA
circa 1860 hall lantern has beautiful form and all-original fittings—including its glass smoke bell
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Melon Shaped Glass Hall Lantern, England, circa 1835
Located in Alexandria, VA
Etched foliate design, original brass hardware including finial, original glass smoke bell wired by
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Glass Smoke Bell

Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
1880 petite pendant light features its original rolled brass band and glass smoke bell/lid. The fixture
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
glass. Both the brass band and glass smoke bell/lid are both original to the lantern. This pendant light
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Grape Etching
Located in Heath, MA
superb quality hand blown glass and its original, embossed brass band and glass smoke bell/lid. The
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Pair of Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Amber Glass Hall Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of late 19th century Anglo-Indian amber blown glass smoke bell hall lanterns with decorative
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Blown Glass

Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
motif. The lantern features all-original fittings, including its glass smoke bell, brass finial/candle
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A rare antique hand blown glass melon- or pumpkin-shaped bell jar lantern with an etched floral
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Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Floral Etching
Located in Heath, MA
glass smoke bell/lid. The embossed brass band, which also has a floral design, was replaced at some
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

English Globe Bell Jar Lantern with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
glass smoke bell. Its embossed brass band, which also has a vine design, was replaced at some point to
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
well-matched antique bell jar lights have all-original fittings, including glass smoke bells and rolled
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
polished vine motif. These circa 1880 English pendants feature their original glass smoke bells and chains
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Grape and Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
band with a nice patina and glass smoke bell/lid. It has been newly electrified with a three bulb
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Antique Aqua Blue Melon or Pumpkin Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
the lantern is secure when hanging. In addition, the aqua glass smoke bell/lid is newly hand blown by
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Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

19th Century Amber Smoke Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century amber smoke bell jar lantern Brand new wiring.
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19th Century Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Glass

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Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
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2010s Belgian Modern Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Linen

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 43.31 in
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
English Georgian Hexagonal Glazed Verdigris Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1800 English Georgian Hexagonal Glazed Brass/Bronze Verdigris Lantern Exceptional quality, rewired with original chain & hanging hook Measures: W33 x D33 x H57 cm.  
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1790s British Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass, Bronze

Wonderful Vaughan Lighting Regency Square Arched Black Iron 3 Lanterns Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 3 Vaughan Lighting Regency Square With Arched Top And Bottom Structure In A Matte Black Iron Each Lantern With 3 Candelabra Lights Inside, They are Accompanied By ...
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20th Century Regency Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Iron

Regency Style Gold-Lacquered Brass Hall Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Of hexagonal form; surmounted by anthemion finials and S-scroll brackets. With four electrified candle sleeves.
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20th Century Italian Regency Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Regency Hall Lantern, Large
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency hall lantern. This classic lantern is based on a 19th-century six-sided original. Superbly cast, it demonstrates a range of techniques, from the finely crafted frame to the o...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

Regency Hall Lantern, Large
Regency Hall Lantern, Large
H 37 in W 21 in D 21 in
Georgian Style Lacquered Brass Hexagonal Hall Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Fitted with six electrified candlelights within the hexagonal glass-inset frame, surmounted by volute scrolls.
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20th Century Italian Georgian Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

18th Century Spanish Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful solid white oak armoire or 18th century is an excellent example of Spanish furniture during the 1700s. With a wonderfully wood piece that can be used as a wardrobe or large...
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18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Oak

18th Century Spanish Armoire
18th Century Spanish Armoire
H 51 in W 40 in D 26 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
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19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Wood, Pine

Large English Patinated Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s English neoclassic style patinated bronze lantern with glass panels and six interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Present drop 51" (adjustable) Diameter 27".   
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1940s English Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Bronze

Ram heads Louis XIV Glass bell lantern
Located in New York, NY
A French Louie XIV style glass lantern. The bell-shape body is suspended from 3 lengths of brass chain secured to the brass rim with pierced gallery edge. Three Ram heads mount each ...
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18th Century French Rococo Antique Glass Smoke Bell

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Brass

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Antique Glass Smoke Bell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique glass smoke bell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique glass smoke bell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, blown glass and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique glass smoke bell, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique glass smoke bell, those designed in Regency, Victorian and Georgian styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Antique Glass Smoke Bell?

Prices for an antique glass smoke bell start at $185 and top out at $18,500 with the average selling for $2,725.

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.

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