Masthead Lantern
$2,274
Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Outstanding polished steel ship's masthead lantern with brass trim, Fresnel lens, badges and etc
$2,274
Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Outstanding polished steel ship's masthead lantern with brass trim, Fresnel lens, badges and etc
$1,794
Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper ship's masthead lantern by Seahorse of Great Britain. Lantern has brass hallmark badge and
Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's masthead lantern by Seahorse of Great Britain. With thick fresnel glass lens. Brass badge
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Massive polished copper ships masthead lantern. Fitted with fresnel glass lens. Large vented top
Copper
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.
British Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique highly polished copper and brass ships masthead lantern. There is a clear globe shaped lens
Brass
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
English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polish and lacquered ship's masthead lantern. With clear Fresnel glass lens. Vented top
Brass
Brass Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass nineteenth century ships masthead lantern with brass label from "Gilliands 30 South
Brass
Sturdy Masthead Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Sturdy ships masthead lantern by "Perko", Perkins Marine Lamp Company of Brooklyn New York. Early
Steel
Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships masthead lantern. American made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn
Brass
Bow Light Yacht Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass masthead lantern with lavender tinted Fresnel lens. Vented top with carry ring. “Bow
Brass
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
Steel
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
Brass
Solid Copper Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished ships masthead lantern with clear glass Fresnel lens, carry handle, hinged rear
Copper
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
Steel
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished copper ships masthead lantern engraved on chimney with makers name Georg Wosidkow & Co
Copper
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
Steel
Polished Steel Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel ships masthead lantern with clear glass fresnel lens, mounting flanges, vented
Steel
Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Outstanding copper ships masthead lantern by the English firm Meteorite. With clear Fresnel glass
Copper
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
Brass, Steel
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
Brass, Copper
Solid Brass Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime ships lantern with fresnel lens. Makers badge from "Perko", Perkins Marine Lamp
Brass
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...
Brass
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
Copper
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
Copper
Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern with Fresnel Lens by Meteorite "C20696"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Awesome antique ship's masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Hinged and vented top. Brass
Steel
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
Copper
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
Brass, Copper
Solid Copper Masthead Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper ship's masthead lantern. Japanese manufacture brass maker's badge, fresnel lens
Copper
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
Brass
American Yacht Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships masthead lantern. Polished brass with Fresnel lens. Vented top and carry ring
Brass
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
Brass
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
Brass
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
Bronze, Copper
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
Steel
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
Brass, Copper
Solid Copper French Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Beautiful polished copper ships masthead lantern with glass fresnel lens, original burner, hinged
Copper
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
Brass
$795
Brass Bow Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Fitted with its original burner
Brass
Copper Masthead "Griffiths & Sons" Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's lantern known as a masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Meticulously polished and
Copper
Solid Copper English Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper with brass trim ships masthead lantern of English manufacture. Makers badge of Chamberlain
Copper
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...
Solid Brass Masthead Yacht Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships lantern with beautiful dioptric lens and protective brass bar. Meticulously polished and
Brass
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
Aluminum
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).
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
Metal
Ward Hendrickson Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Cobalt Blue Lens Hanging Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Ward Hendrickson Marine masthead ship lantern cobalt blue lens hanging fixture. Item features a
Steel
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.
Brass
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
Old Large Masthead Nautical Ship Lamp, Vintage Industrial Style Decoration Item
Located in Nuernberg, DE
lantern/lamp with Fresnel lens. With carrying hoisting handle it is approx. 28.5" high. Nice untouched
Metal
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
Brass
Sold|$225
Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel masthead lantern with glass Fresnel lens, vented top, brass maker's badge and carry
Sold|$660
Triplex Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship's masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens and maker's badge that reads "
Sold|$1,794
Meteorite Copper Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Large ship's masthead lantern by famous British maker Meteorite. With brass maker's badge with
Sold|$2,995
Pair of Copper Masthead Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of large copper Masthead lanterns from Griffith's & Sons of Birmingham, England. Clear fresnel
Sold|$599
Steel Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Steel ship's masthead lantern by venerable English firm "Meteorite". Fresnel glass lens
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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.)
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