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Masthead Lantern
Masthead Lantern

Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding polished steel ship's masthead lantern with brass trim, Fresnel lens, badges and etc

Category

Antique 19th Century Lanterns

Masthead Lantern
Masthead Lantern

Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Copper ship's masthead lantern by Seahorse of Great Britain. Lantern has brass hallmark badge and

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern
Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern

Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's masthead lantern by Seahorse of Great Britain. With thick fresnel glass lens. Brass badge

Category

Early 20th Century Lanterns

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Massive polished copper ships masthead lantern. Fitted with fresnel glass lens. Large vented top

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Brass Masthead Lantern by Perko
Brass Masthead Lantern by Perko

Brass Masthead Lantern by Perko

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass masthead lantern by Perko with amber lens, screw top. Electrified. Lens is not glass.

Category

20th Century Lanterns

British Ships Masthead Lantern
British Ships Masthead Lantern

British Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique highly polished copper and brass ships masthead lantern. There is a clear globe shaped lens

Category

Vintage 1920s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Massive Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern
Massive Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern

Massive Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

William Harvie & Co of Glasgow Scotland solid copper ship's masthead lantern with tall vented

Category

20th Century Lanterns

English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern
English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern

English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polish and lacquered ship's masthead lantern. With clear Fresnel glass lens. Vented top

Category

Vintage 1920s English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern
Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass nineteenth century ships masthead lantern with brass label from "Gilliands 30 South

Category

Antique 1850s American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Sturdy Masthead Lantern by Perko
Sturdy Masthead Lantern by Perko

Sturdy Masthead Lantern by Perko

Located in Norwell, MA

Sturdy ships masthead lantern by "Perko", Perkins Marine Lamp Company of Brooklyn New York. Early

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern
Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern

Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships masthead lantern. American made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn

Category

Vintage 1930s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Bow Light Yacht Masthead Lantern
Bow Light Yacht Masthead Lantern

Bow Light Yacht Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass masthead lantern with lavender tinted Fresnel lens. Vented top with carry ring. “Bow

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Steel Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Steel Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Steel Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

. Vented top. Big, heavy nautical antique. This is a masthead lantern.23"T x 14"L x 13"D 18lbs

Category

Vintage 1950s European Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern with Lavender Lens
Brass Ships Masthead Lantern with Lavender Lens

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern with Lavender Lens

Located in Norwell, MA

Heavy brass masthead lantern with makers badge tag from Perkins Marine of Brooklyn, New York, Perko

Category

Antique 1890s American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Copper Masthead Lantern
Solid Copper Masthead Lantern

Solid Copper Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished ships masthead lantern with clear glass Fresnel lens, carry handle, hinged rear

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Ships Masthead Lantern with Polished Steel Case by National Marine
Ships Masthead Lantern with Polished Steel Case by National Marine

Ships Masthead Lantern with Polished Steel Case by National Marine

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens, hinged door, Fresnel glass lens, hinged brass cap

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished copper ships masthead lantern engraved on chimney with makers name Georg Wosidkow & Co

Category

Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern
Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern

Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's masthead lantern with protective cage, Fresnel lens, ac wiring, vented top, carry handle

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Polished Steel Ships Masthead Lantern
Polished Steel Ships Masthead Lantern

Polished Steel Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished steel ships masthead lantern with clear glass fresnel lens, mounting flanges, vented

Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding copper ships masthead lantern by the English firm Meteorite. With clear Fresnel glass

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Rare Triplex Rippled Glass Masthead Lantern
Rare Triplex Rippled Glass Masthead Lantern

Rare Triplex Rippled Glass Masthead Lantern

By Triplex

Located in Norwell, MA

Nice masthead lantern by Triplex. Polished steel case with vented brass top. Lantern has the rare

Category

Vintage 1910s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern On Base
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern On Base

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern On Base

Located in Norwell, MA

High quality solid copper and brass trimmed masthead lantern. With maker's badge from Tung Woo

Category

Vintage 1920s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Solid Brass Ships Masthead Lantern
Solid Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

Solid Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Maritime ships lantern with fresnel lens. Makers badge from "Perko", Perkins Marine Lamp

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern
Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern

Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York. Fitted with a glass fresnel lens. Old lacquered finish. With original burner and tank. Weight: 22 lbs. Overall Dimensi...

Category

Vintage 1950s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Tung Woo
Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Tung Woo

Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Tung Woo

Located in Norwell, MA

Tung Woo ship's masthead lantern that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. With hinged top

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A11680"
Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A11680"

Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A11680"

By Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid copper and brass ships masthead lantern by the venerable English firm Meteorite. With brass

Category

Vintage 1920s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite of England
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite of England

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite of England

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid copper and brass ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Meticulously polished and lacquered

Category

Vintage 1920s English Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern By Meteorite Of England
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern By Meteorite Of England

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern By Meteorite Of England

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid copper and brass ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Meticulously polished and lacquered

Category

Vintage 1920s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Solid Copper Masthead Light
Solid Copper Masthead Light

Solid Copper Masthead Light

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid copper ship's masthead lantern. Japanese manufacture brass maker's badge, fresnel lens

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Outstanding Solid Brass Ship's Lantern
Outstanding Solid Brass Ship's Lantern

Outstanding Solid Brass Ship's Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's masthead lantern by Lovell. With corning fresnel glass lens, vented top, carry handle

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Brass

American Yacht Lantern
American Yacht Lantern

American Yacht Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships masthead lantern. Polished brass with Fresnel lens. Vented top and carry ring

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Brass Bow Lantern “Hopkins” Lantern
Brass Bow Lantern “Hopkins” Lantern

Brass Bow Lantern “Hopkins” Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships masthead lantern with makers label from Hopkins of 119 Chambers St New York. With

Category

Antique 1890s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens

Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ship masthead lantern by Italian maker. With hinged rear door, slide out oil burner

Category

Vintage 1920s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Copper and Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern by Davey of London
Copper and Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern by Davey of London

Copper and Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern by Davey of London

By Davey & Co.

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished copper ships lantern by Davey of London. Approved by the ministry of transport

Category

Vintage 1950s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith
Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith

Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's lantern by Scottish maker M.P. Calloway Limited Manufacturers of Leith. The steel case has

Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite
Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite

Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwood, NJ

copper maker's badge, fresnel glass lens and brass bail handle. Massive copper ship’s masthead lantern

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Solid Copper French Ships Lantern
Solid Copper French Ships Lantern

Solid Copper French Ships Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Beautiful polished copper ships masthead lantern with glass fresnel lens, original burner, hinged

Category

Vintage 1920s Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Massive Copper and Brass Ship’s Lantern
Massive Copper and Brass Ship’s Lantern

Massive Copper and Brass Ship’s Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Copper ship’s masthead lantern by English maker “Meteorite”. Brass maker’s badge with serial number

Category

Vintage 1920s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Brass Bow Light
Brass Bow Light

Brass Bow Light

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Fitted with its original burner

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Copper Masthead "Griffiths & Sons" Lantern
Copper Masthead "Griffiths & Sons" Lantern

Copper Masthead "Griffiths & Sons" Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's lantern known as a masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Meticulously polished and

Category

Vintage 1920s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Solid Copper English Ships Lantern
Solid Copper English Ships Lantern

Solid Copper English Ships Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Copper with brass trim ships masthead lantern of English manufacture. Makers badge of Chamberlain

Category

Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Copper Masthead "Towing" Lantern
Copper Masthead "Towing" Lantern

Copper Masthead "Towing" Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Size: 24" x 11" x 12" (depth) Finish: Copper and brass Period: Early 20th century Manufacturer: Meteorite Polish: Matte to glossy Lens: Clear Fresnel Detail: F...

Category

Early 20th Century Lanterns

Solid Brass Masthead Yacht Lantern
Solid Brass Masthead Yacht Lantern

Solid Brass Masthead Yacht Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships lantern with beautiful dioptric lens and protective brass bar. Meticulously polished and

Category

Vintage 1950s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Cast Aluminum and Glass Anchor Lantern Wall Sconces, a Pair
Cast Aluminum and Glass Anchor Lantern Wall Sconces, a Pair

Cast Aluminum and Glass Anchor Lantern Wall Sconces, a Pair

Located in Sarasota, FL

A pair of nautical wall mounted masthead lanterns circa 1960. Made of cast aluminum with rich

Category

Antique 1860s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Polished Copper Masthead Ship's Lantern by Tung Woo
Polished Copper Masthead Ship's Lantern by Tung Woo

Polished Copper Masthead Ship's Lantern by Tung Woo

Located in Norwell, MA

Thick Fresnel glass lens, brass bezel. Hinged top with clasp. Electrified. Dimensions: 13" L x 13" W x 20" H (without handle).

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture
Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture

Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture. Item features green painted

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Classical Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Brass Masthead Boat Lantern by "Wilcox Crittenden" of Middletown Connecticut
Brass Masthead Boat Lantern by "Wilcox Crittenden" of Middletown Connecticut

Brass Masthead Boat Lantern by "Wilcox Crittenden" of Middletown Connecticut

Located in Norwell, MA

This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Inside is an oil burner with wick and tank. Winged front door with Fresnel lens. Exceptional condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Brass Masthead Light by Lovell
Brass Masthead Light by Lovell

Brass Masthead Light by Lovell

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass masthead light by Lovell of Arlington NJ. Clear fresnel lens. Flat back. Vented top. Carry

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Brass Bow Lantern by British Maker Seahorse
Brass Bow Lantern by British Maker Seahorse

Brass Bow Lantern by British Maker Seahorse

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished brass yacht lantern with clear masthead lens and res and green bullseye glass port

Category

Vintage 1930s English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Masthead Lantern
Masthead Lantern

Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished steel masthead lantern with glass Fresnel lens, vented top, brass maker's badge and carry

Category

Early 20th Century Lanterns

Triplex Masthead Lantern
Triplex Masthead Lantern

Triplex Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ship's masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens and maker's badge that reads "

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Meteorite Copper Masthead Lantern
Meteorite Copper Masthead Lantern

Meteorite Copper Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Large ship's masthead lantern by famous British maker Meteorite. With brass maker's badge with

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Pair of Copper Masthead Lanterns
Pair of Copper Masthead Lanterns

Pair of Copper Masthead Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

Pair of large copper Masthead lanterns from Griffith's & Sons of Birmingham, England. Clear fresnel

Category

Early 20th Century Lanterns

Steel Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Steel Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Steel Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Steel ship's masthead lantern by venerable English firm "Meteorite". Fresnel glass lens

Category

Early 20th Century Lanterns

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Masthead Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the masthead lantern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, copper and brass, every masthead lantern was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect masthead lantern — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A masthead lantern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial styles are sought with frequency. A well-made masthead lantern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Galloway Pottery are consistently popular.

How Much is a Masthead Lantern?

Prices for a masthead lantern can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $225 and can go as high as $3,595, while the average can fetch as much as $1,434.

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.