Mirrored Wheeler Railroad Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an amazing sconce. The wall sconce features a rare mirrored reflector. The whale tail reflector is also signed and was made by Wheeler. The reflector has 26 hand cut mirrors....
Mirror
1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
beautiful piece of railroad history. It now used a standard E26 bulb. I don't see a makers mark but believe
Bronze
Pair of vintage Pullman car railroad sconces
Located in Farmington, CT
Old Lights On is pleased to offer this vintage pair of Pullman car railroad sconces. The are
Brass
Railroad Station Wall Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
weoponry detail above. Originally made to light the way for railroad passengers in rural New Hampshire.
Metal
Collection of Early Railroad Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early 20th century cast bronze and iron railroad car sconce. They were designed and
Bronze
Pair of Permaflector Railroad Station Sconces
By Permaflector
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an original pair of early sconces. The shades are mirrored mercury glass signed - Pittsburg Permaflector with a rustic brass wall mount. Prices and sold as a pair.
Pair of Bronze Dayton Railroad Sconces
By Dayton Electric Lighting Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
Few of these luxury class Victorian RR lamps still exist. Any remaining examples have found their way into museums and RR car restorations. It started with two original bronze Dayt...
Bronze
Pair of 1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
character of this beautiful piece of railroad history. One of the lamps is signed by the Dayton
Brass
Large Matching Pair of Railroad Kerosene Sconces, Electrified
Located in Peekskill, NY
It was with great effort that we were able to wire these fuel lamps without changing their character. We drilled through the solid arm of the wall bracket to run a hidden wire to the...
Large Adams and Westlake Railroad Dining Car Side Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the more elaborate railcar side lamps you will find. These were larger because they were mostly used over dinning room tables. The interesting outrigger arms were desi...
Bronze
Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Oil Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
to take a standard bulb. This is a nice piece of railroad history.
Handsome Pair of Arts and Crafts Sconces from Railroad Station
Located in Petaluma, CA
These substantial and well made sconces were in a railroad station office in Pennsylvania. These
Bronze
Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Oil Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
to take a standard bulb and is a beautiful piece of railroad history.
Brass
Pair of R.R.C.I. Original Antique French Brass Railroad Sconces
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Pair of early original antique French brass and glass railroad sconces. Utilized in passageways and
Railroad Station Textured Opaline Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of large, industrial, railroad station, pendant lights are textured opaline globes with brass
Brass
Large Opaline Crinkle Glass Globe Railroad Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lights from a railroad station with brass fitters, chains and canopies. Overall Height with chain and
Brass
Milk Glass Disc Pendant Lights with Brass Railroad Fitters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1920s, Industrial pendant lights with 10" milk glass disc shades and outstanding, rare brass
Brass
Mirrored Wheeler Railroad Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an amazing sconce. The lamp is signed Adams and Westlake and it features a rare mirrored reflector. The whale tail reflector is also signed and was made by Wheeler. The mirro...
Brass
Pair of Early Railroad Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an identical pair of authentic early 20th century cast bronze and iron railroad car sconces
Bronze
Unique Bronze Railroad Corner Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a rare gem. You may not see another one. The lamp and wall bracket are designed to fit into the corner of a room or cabinet. The shade hangs from an articulated ball fitting ...
Bronze
Pair of French Railroad Car Sconces, 19th C
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of authentic French railroad car sconces marked PLM (Paris-Lyon-Mediterranean) late 19th
Brass
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H 13.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.5 in
Original circa 1900 "PLM" Brass Railroad Lantern Sconces by Poyard Paris 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of French, Belle Époque, richly patinated, brass train car lantern sconces, with a clear glass chimney. Designed as an oil lamp and converted to electric, they are recently re...
Brass
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H 13.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.5 in
Original circa 1900 "PLM" Brass Railroad Lantern Sconces by Poyard Paris, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of French, Belle Epoque, richly patinated, brass train car lantern sconces, with a clear glass chimney; original chain on bottom cap. Designed as an oil lamp and converted to ...
Brass
French Railroad Oil Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French, 19th century painted tole railway car oil lamps. Each marked "Chemins de Fer du Midi".
Pair of Pre-Art Deco, Bronze Railroad Sconces
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Pair of Fresnel lens sconces in the Edwardian style, everyone's seen the more common Deco ones. Offered as pair.
Bronze
Set of Four 1st Class Railroad Car Solid Bronze Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Incredibly chic set of four bronze 1st class railroad car wall sconces by the Dayton Manufacturing
Bronze
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