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Antique Tin Lantern

Early 19Thc Original Red Painted Punched Tin Lantern
Early 19Thc Original Red Painted Punched Tin Lantern

Early 19Thc Original Red Painted Punched Tin Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This very early punched tin original red painted and hand written names painted on the surface & illegible name or script.The condition is very good.

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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Tin Lantern

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Metal, Tin

French Tin and Silver Hand-Painted Pagoda Hanging Lantern, Circa 1850
French Tin and Silver Hand-Painted Pagoda Hanging Lantern, Circa 1850

French Tin and Silver Hand-Painted Pagoda Hanging Lantern, Circa 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

French tin hand-painted silver pagoda hanging lantern with upper tiered ruby pear-shaped prisms and interior four-light cluster.

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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Tin Lantern

Materials

Tin, Silver Leaf

18th Century Swedish Baroque Lantern
18th Century Swedish Baroque Lantern

18th Century Swedish Baroque Lantern

Located in Allerum, SE

18th century Swedish provincial Baroque tin lantern in it's original condition with faux paint and green glass. ca 1750 Sweden.

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Tin Lantern

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Sheet Metal

Italian Bronze and Tin Hanging Decorative Lantern, Circa 1820
Italian Bronze and Tin Hanging Decorative Lantern, Circa 1820

Italian Bronze and Tin Hanging Decorative Lantern, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Italian bronze and tin hanging lantern with decorative filigree, foliage motif, elliptical chain and original canopy.

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1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Tin Lantern

Railroad Lantern
Railroad Lantern

Railroad Lantern

Located in Greenwich, CT

A rustic black painted tin hanging lantern having a body of four rectangular glazed sides with protective crossed wire guards and a top cylindrical chimney with a hanging loop.

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Early 20th Century English Rustic Antique Tin Lantern

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Tin

Italian Painted Tole Hanging Lantern
Italian Painted Tole Hanging Lantern

Italian Painted Tole Hanging Lantern

Located in Essex, MA

Domed top with leaf decoration and flower heads, cylindrical body with glass panels.

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1760s Italian Rococo Revival Antique Tin Lantern

Materials

Tin

Pair of Italian Tole Hanging Lanterns
Pair of Italian Tole Hanging Lanterns

Pair of Italian Tole Hanging Lanterns

Located in Essex, MA

Brought back from Italy by a local woman that had a home there. Electrified. Leaf decoration and iron loop handle with applied leaves.

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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tin Lantern

Materials

Tin

French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern
French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern

French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

French iron and tole glass-paneled lantern circa 1870-1899. Unwired. Two lanterns are available but sold individually priced $3,800 each (see last image and item ref. 1023). Note: O...

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1890s French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern

Materials

Brass, Iron, Tin

Spanish Baroque Painted Tole Hexagonal Ecclesiastical Lantern, 17th century
Spanish Baroque Painted Tole Hexagonal Ecclesiastical Lantern, 17th century

Spanish Baroque Painted Tole Hexagonal Ecclesiastical Lantern, 17th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Of hexagonal form the sides with small perforations above and below the inset glass plates, with spire-like columns between sections, painted rosettes trimming the fixture throughout...

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Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Tin Lantern

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Tin

19th Century Mexican San Miguel Wrought Iron Lantern
19th Century Mexican San Miguel Wrought Iron Lantern

19th Century Mexican San Miguel Wrought Iron Lantern

Located in Forney, TX

A most impressive and ornately decorated antique electrified hanging lantern from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (New Spain).

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19th Century Central American Rustic Antique Tin Lantern

Materials

Wrought Iron, Tin

Italian Neoclassic Painted Tole Hexagonal Lantern, first quarter 20th century
Italian Neoclassic Painted Tole Hexagonal Lantern, first quarter 20th century

Italian Neoclassic Painted Tole Hexagonal Lantern, first quarter 20th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

this unique lantern, early 20th century but possibly earlier, retains its original beveled glass panels, the top with impressed crenellated detail, the tapering hexagonal body with s...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Tin Lantern

Materials

Metal, Tin

French Hand Painted Tole Pagoda Hanging Lantern, Circa 1850
French Hand Painted Tole Pagoda Hanging Lantern, Circa 1850

French Hand Painted Tole Pagoda Hanging Lantern, Circa 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

French Tin hand-painted tole pagoda hanging lantern with tiered ruby pear-shaped prisms and interior four-light cluster.

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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Tin Lantern

Materials

Crystal, Tin

Antique Venetian Wrought Iron and Tole 4-Light Lantern, Circa 1920s
Antique Venetian Wrought Iron and Tole 4-Light Lantern, Circa 1920s

Antique Venetian Wrought Iron and Tole 4-Light Lantern, Circa 1920s

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… This Italian (Venetian) wrought iron and tole lantern dates to the 1920s. The main body has four glass panes accompanied by four offset lights atop fl...

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1920s Italian Antique Tin Lantern

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Tin

Amazing Pair of 19th Century Venetian Persecution Toleware Lanterns
Amazing Pair of 19th Century Venetian Persecution Toleware Lanterns

Amazing Pair of 19th Century Venetian Persecution Toleware Lanterns

Located in London, GB

Amazing Venetian toleware lanterns We are proud to offer a fabulous matched pair of 19th century Venetians toleware and wrought iron lanterns in original paint. Completely handcrafte...

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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Tin Lantern

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Wrought Iron, Tin

Large Red Tole Painted Lantern Light Fixture, American 19th Century Circa 1840
Large Red Tole Painted Lantern Light Fixture, American 19th Century Circa 1840

Large Red Tole Painted Lantern Light Fixture, American 19th Century Circa 1840

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large American early to mid 19th century red tole painted lantern. In excellent condition, repainted sometime in the mid 20th century. There are some minor inconsequential bits of ...

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Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Tin Lantern

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Tin

19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Glass Important Pendant Lantern
19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Glass Important Pendant Lantern

19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Glass Important Pendant Lantern

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century french Neoclassical gilt bronze and glass very important large pendant lantern By: unknown Material: metal, bronze, copper, tin, glass, crystal Technique: cast, mo...

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1880s French Neoclassical Antique Tin Lantern

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Crystal, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Still life with lantern - English School, 19th Century
Still life with lantern - English School, 19th Century

Still life with lantern - English School, 19th Century

Located in Middletown, NY

A luminous 1850 still life study of a tin lantern. Black chalk with white heightening on brownish-gray, fibrous, handmade buff wove paper, 10 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches (262 x 172 mm), the ...

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Mid-19th Century English School Antique Tin Lantern

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Chalk, Handmade Paper, Pencil

Unusual Form Pie Safe with Lantern Style Tins
Unusual Form Pie Safe with Lantern Style Tins

Unusual Form Pie Safe with Lantern Style Tins

Located in York County, PA

The latter of these traits is largely derived from its repeating lantern-style tins that almost have the feel of windows or doorways.

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1840s American Antique Tin Lantern

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Wood

19th C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy NY
19th C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy NY

19th C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy NY

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th-C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy, NY, USA, Mid-19th Century  A rare 19th-century American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern by S.M.

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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Tin Lantern

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Metal

1800s large Oil Lantern
1800s large Oil Lantern

1800s large Oil Lantern

Located in Peekskill, NY

This was a very early oil lantern that has now been wired to take three E26 bulbs.

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Mid-19th Century American Rustic Antique Tin Lantern

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Tin

Impressive Pair Of Regency Style Scarlet Japanned Wall Lanterns
Impressive Pair Of Regency Style Scarlet Japanned Wall Lanterns

Impressive Pair Of Regency Style Scarlet Japanned Wall Lanterns

Located in Kent, Dover

An impressive pair of English Regency style scarlet and gilt japanned tapering, pagoda shaped wall lanterns. With mercury mirror glass back plates and a gilt bronze acanthus single a...

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Early 1900s English Regency Antique Tin Lantern

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Brass, Bronze, Tin

19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens
19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens

19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens

Located in Middleburg, VA

Crafted circa 1890, this collector's piece features a beautifully patinated brass lens, a vented iron chimney, and a classic black enameled tin body, all resting on petite bracket fe...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Tin Lantern

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Brass, Metal, Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal, Tin

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American Pierced Tin Lantern with Three Windows
American Pierced Tin Lantern with Three Windows

American Pierced Tin Lantern with Three Windows

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H 17.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

American Pierced Tin Lantern with Three Windows

Located in New Hope, PA

An American pierced tinned sheet iron lantern with three windows retaining the original glass.

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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Tin Lantern

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Iron, Tin

Lantern
Lantern

Lantern

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H 44 in W 11 in D 11 in

Lantern

Located in Litchfield, CT

New England, circa 1860-1875. Iron, tin, glass lamp. Condition: Fine condition, retaining traces of black paint, minor repairs and imperfections.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Tin Lantern

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Iron, Tin

Carved and Gilded Lantern
Carved and Gilded Lantern

Carved and Gilded Lantern

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H 25 in W 11.5 in

Carved and Gilded Lantern

Located in Woodbury, CT

A traditional Italian carved and gilded lantern with olf wear and a tin lining.

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Tin Lantern

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Tin

Monumental Venetian Lanterns Pair
Monumental Venetian Lanterns Pair

Monumental Venetian Lanterns Pair

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H 102 in D 12 in

Monumental Venetian Lanterns Pair

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Impressively large at 102" high and in very good condition. A stately piece, or pair, of lighting with the charm of Venetian history. Ten available; priced Pair 4800.00

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19th Century Italian Antique Tin Lantern

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Tin

Pair of Andalusian 19th Century Lantern Fixtures
Pair of Andalusian 19th Century Lantern Fixtures

Pair of Andalusian 19th Century Lantern Fixtures

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of hall lanterns with pierced and punchwork decor in black painted tin and in hexagonal shape, each side having a glass window.

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1890s Spanish Folk Art Antique Tin Lantern

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Tin

Pair of Early 1800s European Royal Coach Lanterns
Pair of Early 1800s European Royal Coach Lanterns

Pair of Early 1800s European Royal Coach Lanterns

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H 36 in W 12 in D 9 in

Pair of Early 1800s European Royal Coach Lanterns

Located in Mobile, AL

Pair of European royal coach lanterns. Early 1800s, tin and brass with silver plate, colored glass panes, Have previously been restored, English or French.

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Early 1800s European Renaissance Antique Tin Lantern

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Silver Plate, Brass, Steel, Tin

Venetian Baroque Gilt, Tole, and Glass Lantern Chandelier
Venetian Baroque Gilt, Tole, and Glass Lantern Chandelier

Venetian Baroque Gilt, Tole, and Glass Lantern Chandelier

Located in Charleston, SC

This Baroque lantern was made in Venice, Italy, and features a gilded tole body covered in scrolls and floral design. The frosted glass center contains Venetian blown glass rods and...

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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tin Lantern

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Iron, Tin

French Painted Tole Hexagonal Lantern with Colored Glass Panes, circa 1880
French Painted Tole Hexagonal Lantern with Colored Glass Panes, circa 1880

French Painted Tole Hexagonal Lantern with Colored Glass Panes, circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Gothic Revival green painted and parcel gilt hexagonal tole lantern, with original blue red and green alternating colored glass panes, French, circa 1880 Measures: He...

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1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Tin Lantern

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Tin, Tôle

Large Pair Antique Nautical WW I Perko Navy Bulkhead Oil Lamps
Large Pair Antique Nautical WW I Perko Navy Bulkhead Oil Lamps

Large Pair Antique Nautical WW I Perko Navy Bulkhead Oil Lamps

By Perkins Marine Lamp

Located in Palm City, FL

Presented is a lamp that you are very unlikely to come across says Anthony Hobson, in book II of, - Lanterns That Lit Our World -. They were made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation d...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Tin Lantern

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Brass, Tin

Early Painted Punched Tin Candle Lantern
Early Painted Punched Tin Candle Lantern

Early Painted Punched Tin Candle Lantern

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H 13.5 in W 7 in D 7 in

Early Painted Punched Tin Candle Lantern

Located in Hadley, MA

Superb condition, all original, early painted sheet tin candle lantern. Original glass, candle cup, dry black paint, feet, door hasp and hanging hoop.

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19th Century Antique Tin Lantern

German "Magic Lantern" Complete, in it's Original Box, Never Used, Early 1900s
German "Magic Lantern" Complete, in it's Original Box, Never Used, Early 1900s

German "Magic Lantern" Complete, in it's Original Box, Never Used, Early 1900s

Located in Petaluma, CA

This is an incredible German Antique "Magic Lantern" complete and in it's original box, never used. On the top of the box is a lovely colored lithograph label showing the lantern in ...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Tin Lantern

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Tin

Decorative Tin Lantern
Decorative Tin Lantern

Decorative Tin Lantern

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H 17 in W 11 in D 11 in

Decorative Tin Lantern

Located in Doylestown, PA

A primitive pierced tin and glass lantern with a single candle holder, American 19th century.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Tin Lantern

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Tin

Pair Of Early 19thc Punched Tin Lanterns W/candle Holder  Inside
Pair Of Early 19thc Punched Tin Lanterns W/candle Holder  Inside

Pair Of Early 19thc Punched Tin Lanterns W/candle Holder Inside

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PAIR OF PENNSYLVANIA HAND PUNCHED TIN LANTERNS WITH CANDLE HOLDER INSIDE.THE DOORS ON THE LANTERNS OPEN AND CLOSE .THE CONDITION ARE VERY GOOD AND ARE IN THE SAME PATTERN.GREAT FORM ...

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19th Century American Antique Tin Lantern

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Tin

Pair of Tin Lanterns
Pair of Tin Lanterns

Pair of Tin Lanterns

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H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in

Pair of Tin Lanterns

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of wood and metal handcrafted lanterns.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Tin Lantern

Late 19th Century Tin Lantern with Star Designs
Late 19th Century Tin Lantern with Star Designs

Late 19th Century Tin Lantern with Star Designs

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Great patina and surface on this late 19th to turn of the century tin lantern featuring multiple stars. Wonderful Folk Art appeal.

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1890s American Folk Art Antique Tin Lantern

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Tin

French Lantern
French Lantern

French Lantern

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H 24 in W 13 in D 13 in

French Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

Pierced tin lantern from the south of France. Seven candle holders insides with glass.

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Early 1900s French Antique Tin Lantern

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Tin

19th Century Knight Templar Pierced Lantern
19th Century Knight Templar Pierced Lantern

19th Century Knight Templar Pierced Lantern

Located in London, GB

19th century knight templar pierced lantern We are proud to offer a rare example of a mid-19th century handcrafted pieced toleware/tin lantern.

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1850s Italian Folk Art Antique Tin Lantern

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Tin

Tin Hanging Lantern
Tin Hanging Lantern

Tin Hanging Lantern

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H 26 in W 17 in D 17 in

Tin Hanging Lantern

Located in Culver City, CA

Beautiful patina with clear glass panes, brass ball feet and brass loop hanger. Measures: 17" W x 17" D x 26" H.    

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Late 19th Century English Antique Tin Lantern

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Brass, Tin

Tin Wall Lantern, France, 19th Century
Tin Wall Lantern, France, 19th Century

Tin Wall Lantern, France, 19th Century

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H 23.5 in W 12 in D 10.5 in

Tin Wall Lantern, France, 19th Century

Located in Culver City, CA

Tin wall lantern, France 19th century. In beautiful condition with vented final top, and original brass Paris makers label.

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19th Century French Antique Tin Lantern

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Brass, Tin

Antique Mexican Tin Folk Art Polychrome Lanterns
Antique Mexican Tin Folk Art Polychrome Lanterns

Antique Mexican Tin Folk Art Polychrome Lanterns

Located in Peabody, MA

Two antique ca. late 19th century polychrome Mexican processional lanterns, one with sheepskin vellum shade, the other with colored glass panels. One measures 17" high x 8" x 7" t...

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Late 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Tin Lantern

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Tin

A Dutch Tin Rectangular Lantern
A Dutch Tin Rectangular Lantern

A Dutch Tin Rectangular Lantern

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H 25.5 in W 14.5 in D 10 in

A Dutch Tin Rectangular Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A Dutch painted tin rectangular lantern. Formerly oil-powered, now electrified, with single Edison socket and an over-sized concave brass reflector.

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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Tin Lantern

Ravishing Spanish Hand-Painted Tin & Ceramic Floral/Foliate Lantern 18th Century
Ravishing Spanish Hand-Painted Tin & Ceramic Floral/Foliate Lantern 18th Century

Ravishing Spanish Hand-Painted Tin & Ceramic Floral/Foliate Lantern 18th Century

Located in London, GB

Made entirely by hand and featuring individual cut tin painted irises, blue cornflowers, other wild flowers and abundant foliage offset with ceramic hand glazed peonies and roses - t...

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18th Century Spanish Romantic Antique Tin Lantern

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Wrought Iron, Tin

Antique 19th Century Copper and Tin Railroad Lantern
Antique 19th Century Copper and Tin Railroad Lantern

Antique 19th Century Copper and Tin Railroad Lantern

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Antique, mid-19th century, copper and tin, railroad lantern was originally oil and has been converted to electric accepting up to a 30 watt bulb.

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Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Tin Lantern

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Brass, Copper, Steel

Spanish Star Lantern
Spanish Star Lantern

Spanish Star Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid 19th c. tin plated star lantern with 26 colored glass panels - Spain

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19th Century Spanish Antique Tin Lantern

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Tin

French Tole Lantern
French Tole Lantern

French Tole Lantern

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H 25.5 in W 11.5 in

French Tole Lantern

Located in Essex, MA

Yellow painted, dome top, glass panels with reflector back.

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19th Century French Antique Tin Lantern

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Tin

Antique French Lantern, circa 1900
Antique French Lantern, circa 1900

Antique French Lantern, circa 1900

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H 30 in W 15 in D 15 in

Antique French Lantern, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

Three-light French lantern of brass and tin. No glass.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Tin Lantern

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Brass, Tin

Pair of Italian C19th Lanterns
Pair of Italian C19th Lanterns

Pair of Italian C19th Lanterns

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H 24.81 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Pair of Italian C19th Lanterns

Located in London, GB

A charming pair of Italian C19th hexagonal toleware lanterns with punched and scalloped decoration.

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19th Century Italian Antique Tin Lantern

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Tin

Large Italian Hexagonal Lantern
Large Italian Hexagonal Lantern

Large Italian Hexagonal Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

Large Italian hexagonal lantern with glass paneled sides, circa 1900-1930. Five candelabra-size lights. Newly wired for use within the USA using UL listed parts. Includes chain and a...

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1910s Italian French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern

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Tin, Iron

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Antique Tin Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique tin lantern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique tin lantern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, tin and glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique tin lantern, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique tin lantern made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique tin lantern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Perkins Marine Lamp produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Tin Lantern?

Prices for an antique tin lantern start at $550 and top out at $19,000 with the average selling for $2,400.

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.