American Nautical Brass Perko Marine Lantern with Orig. Fresnel Lense NY C. 1920
By Perko Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
American Nautical brass Perko marine lantern with the original Fresnel lense, exterior side mounts, vents, and locking interior oil font.
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Perko Tiebout Marine Lanterns
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th Century Perko Tiebout Marine Lanterns One with blue glass One with red glass Large 8"w x 7:d x 8.5"h 7"w x 6"d x 10.5"h
Metal
Large Solid Brass Perko Ships Anchor Lantern
By Perkins Marine Lamp
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern by The Perkins Marine Lamp Company. With protective brass bars, vented top with hoisting ring. Lantern is mounted to a thick mahogany base. Lantern is wired with...
Brass
Large Pair Antique Nautical WW I Perko Navy Bulkhead Oil Lamps
By Perkins Marine Lamp
Located in Palm City, FL
This same year the PERKO trade mark was adopted. In 1931 the name was changed to Perkins Marine Lamp & Hardware Corporation.
Brass, Tin
Brass Bow Boat Lantern by Perko of Brooklyn New York
By Perkins Marine Lamp
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat lantern by Perko of Brooklyn New York. This lantern has been meticulously polished and lacquered to a very high standard.
Brass
1920s Perko Marine Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
For nearly 100 years, Perko has had a well-deserved reputation for producing high-quality marine lanterns, chart cases, signaling devices, etc.
Copper
Three Vintage Brass "Perko" Industrial Marine Lanterns
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of three flat-backed brass Perko brand marine lanterns with original fresnel glass and great streamlined design; sold separately
Brass
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in Dm 9 in
Early 20th Century Brass & Copper Maritime Nautical Pendant Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique brass and glass hanging lantern exemplifies the robust craftsmanship and utilitarian elegance characteristic of early 20th-century maritime and industrial lighting. Its ...
Brass, Copper
Set of Vintage Italian Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 6 patinated circa 1960's Italian brass lanterns. Sold individually. Measurements: Minimum drop: 13" Current drop: 18" Diameter: 8"
Brass
$6,800 / set
H 13.75 in W 8 in D 6 in
Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass port and starboard ship lanterns with flanking ringed vented domes, hinged doors, rear mounting brackets, and original colored red & blue Fresnel lenses. Lante...
Brass, Steel
American Polished Steel and Brass Single Anchor Lantern, Circa 1880
By Wilcox-Crittenden & Co. 1
Located in Charleston, SC
American painted polished steel and brass single ship anchor lantern with original Fresnel lense, hoisting ring, protective cage, and original oil burner. Late 19th century Signed W...
Brass, Steel
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass boat lantern by Perko of Brooklyn, New York. Fresnel glass lens. With protective brass bars and hoisting ring. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Circa 1940. With original oi...
Brass
Vintage Coastal Anchor Brass Oil Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add nautical charm to your space with this Vintage Coastal Anchor Brass Oil Lantern. Crafted from polished brass, this lantern features a classic maritime design, complete with a stu...
Metal
Brass Ship's Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
A little bit of harbor romance, captured in brass and glass. This 20th century pendant lantern takes its cues from the classic ship’s lights of another era, with a warm brass body an...
Brass
Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century yacht port and starboard lanterns with brass protective bars, vented tops and carry rings. Both with maker's labels from George Carpenter & Co., Ship Chandlers, Chic...
English Ships Lantern Birmingham Griffiths & Sons
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century English Ships Lantern Birmingham Griffiths & Sons.
Metal
Port Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Vintage ship's port lantern by Brooklyn New York maker "A Ward Hendrikson." Rich ruby red lens. Vented chimney, brass cap. Measures: 23" high with handle x 14 x 11.
Large Nautical Metal Electrified Lantern
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a former large oil nautical lantern. It depicts a metal port ship’s lantern painted green with a blue glass shade. It is electrified.
Metal
Pair of Ship Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Nippon Sento" circa 1950s ship lanterns made for the English market. Sold individually. Measurements: Height: 31" Diameter: 12"
Metal
Iron Starboard Ship's Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Rich blue starboard ship's lantern with iron case, heavy handle. Electrified.
Set of Nautical Ship Brass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1920's English brass lantern with molded glass. Sold individually. Measurements: Height: 23" Diameter: 9.5"
Bronze
Antique Marine Lantern With Metal Stamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Marine Lantern Metal Stamp "C. Wigglesworth Maker"
Metal
Ships Anchor Lantern of Solid Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered ships anchor lantern with carry handle, thick fresnel glass lens and thick wood display base with rich mahogany finish. The unit is electrified for home...
Brass
$9,800 / set
H 20 in W 11 in D 11.5 in
Pair of American Nautical Polished Steel and Brass Ship Lanterns, NY C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Nautical port & starboard polished steel and brass ship lanterns with the original red and blue Fresnel lenses, flanking vented dome finials, exterior protective cag...
Brass, Steel, Wire
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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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