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Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lense Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880
Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lense Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880

Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lense Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American polished steel railroad Signal lanterns with flanking hinged doors, scrolled carrying handles, vented tops, rear mounting brackets, and the original Fresnel circular...

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1880s American American Empire Antique Railroad Signal

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Steel

Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lenses Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880
Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lenses Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880

Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lenses Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American polished steel railroad Signal lanterns with flanking hinged doors, scrolled carrying handles, vented tops, rear mounting brackets, and the original Fresnel circular...

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1890s American American Empire Antique Railroad Signal

Materials

Steel

Pittsburgh Glass Company Nicolas Kopp Reverse Glass Painting Shade & Lamp
Pittsburgh Glass Company Nicolas Kopp Reverse Glass Painting Shade & Lamp

Pittsburgh Glass Company Nicolas Kopp Reverse Glass Painting Shade & Lamp

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Kopp developed a Selenium Red Glass that was used in the railroad industry for their signaling lamps. Through the years the company changed ownership and different products.

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

Materials

Brass

WMF Art Nouveau German Silver-Plated Metal Sugar Bowl.
WMF Art Nouveau German Silver-Plated Metal Sugar Bowl.

WMF Art Nouveau German Silver-Plated Metal Sugar Bowl.

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Initially, the company was engaged in the production of metal railroad items such as lamps, signals, and accessories.

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

Materials

Silver Plate

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Early 20th Century French Brass and Copper Railroad Signal Lantern
Early 20th Century French Brass and Copper Railroad Signal Lantern

Early 20th Century French Brass and Copper Railroad Signal Lantern

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Originally used for signaling, this French brass and copper railroad lantern from the early twentieth century features glass on two sides one of which is tinted red.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Railroad Signal

Materials

Brass, Copper

Crehore Sundial
Crehore Sundial

Crehore Sundial

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H 65.88 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

Crehore Sundial

Located in New Orleans, LA

Preece originated his own telegraphic system in 1892, created a railroad signaling system that increased railway safety and also introduced into Great Britain the first telephones, p...

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Early 20th Century Antique Railroad Signal

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"
Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"

Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"

By Nippon Sento Company Ltd

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique copper police/ railroad / boat signal lantern / hand lamp. Features cylindrical body style, fluted cone shaped chimney top, and rear handles of a typical dark lantern but no ...

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Early 20th Century Antique Railroad Signal

Materials

Copper

Old Railroad Signal Lamp
Old Railroad Signal Lamp

Old Railroad Signal Lamp

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H 22 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Old Railroad Signal Lamp

Located in Wainscott, NY

Early Railroad Signal Lantern converted into a Lamp, Swivels on wood base, 2 Amber and 2 Green Lenses.Painted Black, Dressil Railway Lamp & Signal Company, Arlington, NJ USA

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19th Century American Antique Railroad Signal

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Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns
Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns

Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns

$3,950 / set

H 17.25 in W 11.5 in D 5.75 in

Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns

Located in Atlanta, GA

This pair of 20th-century French wall lanterns exudes timeless elegance with their aged brass finish and refined design. The tapered silhouettes feature subtly curved roofs, each a...

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20th Century French French Provincial Antique Railroad Signal

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century English Brass Pillar Lanterns, circa 1890
Pair of 19th Century English Brass Pillar Lanterns, circa 1890

Pair of 19th Century English Brass Pillar Lanterns, circa 1890

$1,120 / set

H 23.23 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

Pair of 19th Century English Brass Pillar Lanterns, circa 1890

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Pair of 19th century English brass pillar lanterns, circa 1890 Lovely dulled patina with signs of verdigris.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Railroad Signal

Materials

Brass

Pair of Nautical Ship's Brass Post Lights with Fresnel Lens
Pair of Nautical Ship's Brass Post Lights with Fresnel Lens

Pair of Nautical Ship's Brass Post Lights with Fresnel Lens

Located in Nantucket, MA

A pair of brass post lights from a decommissioned ship with Fresnel lens. Mounted on a teak base with a 9" diameter. These have been rewired for American use and take two standard ...

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Mid-20th Century Industrial Antique Railroad Signal

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Brass

Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp
Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp

Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a nice sized lamp with a 17 inch diameter. The base is heavy bronze with with beautiful clean lines. The shade and slag glass are free of cracks or chips. Each glass panel ha...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

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Bronze

Polished Steel Ships Port and Starboard Lanterns
Polished Steel Ships Port and Starboard Lanterns

Polished Steel Ships Port and Starboard Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

Pair of polished and lacquered ships port and starboard lanterns with clear glass Fresnel lenses, vented chimney tops, carry handles and sliding rear doors. Mounted to mahogany bases...

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1930s Antique Railroad Signal

Materials

Steel

Antique Charles Parker Art Nouveau Two Light Slag Glass Table Lamp 25"
Antique Charles Parker Art Nouveau Two Light Slag Glass Table Lamp 25"

Antique Charles Parker Art Nouveau Two Light Slag Glass Table Lamp 25"

By Charles Parker

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian Charles Parker Company slag glass lamp featuring Art Nouveau design with a domed shade, gilded metal scrolled overlay, floral embossed gilded cast metal base, doubl...

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19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

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Metal

Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp in the Manner of Handel, Circa 1920s
Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp in the Manner of Handel, Circa 1920s

Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp in the Manner of Handel, Circa 1920s

By Handel Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Art Nouveau period table lamp with gorgeous six-panel curved caramel slag glass shade In the manner of Handel USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 17"W x 17"D x 23"H....

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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

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Metal

Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp in the Manner of Handel, Circa 1920s
Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp in the Manner of Handel, Circa 1920s

Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp in the Manner of Handel, Circa 1920s

By Handel Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Art Nouveau period table lamp with gorgeous eight-panel curved caramel slag glass shade In the manner of Handel USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 19"W x 19"D x 24....

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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

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Metal

Müller Frères, Lunéville, "Anémones"  Art Nouveau Glass Lamp circa 1910
Müller Frères, Lunéville, "Anémones"  Art Nouveau Glass Lamp circa 1910

Müller Frères, Lunéville, "Anémones" Art Nouveau Glass Lamp circa 1910

By Muller Fres Luneville

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Muller Frères, Lunéville, “Anémones” Lamp Mushroom lamp in multi-layered glass with acid-etched and wheel-carved decoration of red and mauve magnolias in bloom on an opalescent backg...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

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Wrought Iron

Antique silver plated teapot by Sheffield, England, 1890-1910s
Antique silver plated teapot by Sheffield, England, 1890-1910s

Antique silver plated teapot by Sheffield, England, 1890-1910s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Antique silver plated teapot made in Sheffield, England in the 1890-1910s. Silver plated is used to denote - the method was invented in the city of Sheffield in about 1743 by goldsmi...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Railroad Signal

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Silver Plate

Pair of English Copper & Brass Glass Lanterns Orig. Gas, William Edgar C. 1890
Pair of English Copper & Brass Glass Lanterns Orig. Gas, William Edgar C. 1890

Pair of English Copper & Brass Glass Lanterns Orig. Gas, William Edgar C. 1890

By William Edgar

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English Copper and Brass hinged glass lanterns signed William Edgar, Blenheim House, Hammersmith. Pair were originally gas and can be electrified or returned to gas if desire...

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1890s English Empire Antique Railroad Signal

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Copper, Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp Attributed to Handel, Circa 1920s
Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp Attributed to Handel, Circa 1920s

Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp Attributed to Handel, Circa 1920s

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Art Nouveau period table lamp with gorgeous eight-panel curved caramel slag glass shade Attributed to Handel USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 20"W x 20"D x 23.25"...

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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

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Metal

Large Pair of Early 20th Century French Copper Lanterns with Glass Panels
Large Pair of Early 20th Century French Copper Lanterns with Glass Panels

Large Pair of Early 20th Century French Copper Lanterns with Glass Panels

Located in East Point, GA

An impressive pair of French copper and glass lanterns from the early 20th century. These antique light fixtures from France, standing over 3 feet in height, feature a classic tapere...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Railroad Signal

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Metal, Copper

Arts & Crafts Royal Art Glass Co. 6-Panel Slag Glass Table Lamp Unsigned C1920
Arts & Crafts Royal Art Glass Co. 6-Panel Slag Glass Table Lamp Unsigned C1920

Arts & Crafts Royal Art Glass Co. 6-Panel Slag Glass Table Lamp Unsigned C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

This antique table lamp, attributed to Royal Art Glass Co., features a distinctive 6-panel slag glass shade. The shade is characterized by its variegated amber and cream hues, set wi...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Railroad Signal

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Slag Glass

Bradley & Hubbard Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp, Circa 1910
Bradley & Hubbard Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp, Circa 1910

Bradley & Hubbard Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp, Circa 1910

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts period table lamp with gorgeous six-panel curved caramel slag glass shade By Bradley & Hubbard USA, Early 20th Century Measures...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

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Metal

Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp with Metal Overlay
Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp with Metal Overlay

Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp with Metal Overlay

Located in San Francisco, CA

American slag glass table lamp in the Art Nouveau style, likely from the 1910s to 1920s. Features a paneled shade in green, amber, and cream glass with decorative metal overlay, and ...

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1920s American Modern Antique Railroad Signal

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Metal

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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...

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2010s South African Minimalist Antique Railroad Signal

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Rattan Drape Side Table

$666 / item

H 18.12 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in

Rattan Drape Side Table

Located in Paris, FR

Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Antique Railroad Signal

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Art Nouveau Table Clock by Christian Ferdinand Morawe, Gustav Becker Clockwork
Art Nouveau Table Clock by Christian Ferdinand Morawe, Gustav Becker Clockwork

Art Nouveau Table Clock by Christian Ferdinand Morawe, Gustav Becker Clockwork

Located in Berlin, DE

Art Nouveau table clock, Gustav Becker clockwork, designed by Christian Ferdinand Morawe This exquisite table clock comes from the Art Nouveau era and is characterized by its artis...

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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

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Mahogany

Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Rocking Chair, Red Lacquer, 1960s, Denmark
Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Rocking Chair, Red Lacquer, 1960s, Denmark

Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Rocking Chair, Red Lacquer, 1960s, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Odense, DK

Rare early rocking chair model J16 by Hans J. Wegner manufactured by FDB in the 1960s. This rare red lacquered version were made in few numbers for a limited time-period and are a ra...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Railroad Signal

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Papercord, Beech, Lacquer

Vintage Silverplated Divided Server, American Classical Style, USA
Vintage Silverplated Divided Server, American Classical Style, USA

Vintage Silverplated Divided Server, American Classical Style, USA

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H 1.5 in W 12.25 in D 9.5 in

Vintage Silverplated Divided Server, American Classical Style, USA

Located in Birmingham, AL

Stunning , vintage serving plate divided in the middle with ornate design at the top of the divider. In very good condition, no dent or loss of silver , it might have signs of use w...

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Late 20th Century American American Classical Antique Railroad Signal

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Silver Plate

Jugendstil mantel clock by Junghans Darmstadt
Jugendstil mantel clock by Junghans Darmstadt

Jugendstil mantel clock by Junghans Darmstadt

$2,711

H 14.18 in W 9.06 in D 5.32 in

Jugendstil mantel clock by Junghans Darmstadt

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Jugendstil mantel clock by Junghans Darmstadt. Professionally stained and repolished.

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Railroad Signal

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Brass

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Beata Heuman Dappled Velvet
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Beata Heuman Dappled Velvet

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Beata Heuman Dappled Velvet

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

This Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding natura...

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2010s American Antique Railroad Signal

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Velvet

1924 Rene Lalique Vase Formose Fishes Agate Glass Cased Grey Opalescent Glass
1924 Rene Lalique Vase Formose Fishes Agate Glass Cased Grey Opalescent Glass

1924 Rene Lalique Vase Formose Fishes Agate Glass Cased Grey Opalescent Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase “Formose” (Fishes) made in agate glass (cased grey and opalescent) by René Lalique created in 1924. Molded signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Wonderful model and extremely...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Railroad Signal

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Blown Glass

Late 19Thc Shaker Style Pantry Boxes -Stack of Four
Late 19Thc Shaker Style Pantry Boxes -Stack of Four

Late 19Thc Shaker Style Pantry Boxes -Stack of Four

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19Thc Shaker pantry boxes in fine condition and all matching stack.This matching stack of four boxes are in great condition and all have copper nail construction.Sold as a coll...

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Railroad Signal

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Wood

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Beata Heuman Nettle Linen
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Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Beata Heuman Nettle Linen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

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2010s American Antique Railroad Signal

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Arts & Crafts Jewelry Box Casket by Erhard & Sohne, Vienna Secession w. Dome Top
Arts & Crafts Jewelry Box Casket by Erhard & Sohne, Vienna Secession w. Dome Top

Arts & Crafts Jewelry Box Casket by Erhard & Sohne, Vienna Secession w. Dome Top

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and great condition, brass Secessionist box with amazing inlay and the original key. There are -for good reasons- collectors of the Viennese Secession Style in almost eve...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Railroad Signal

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Brass

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts wall cabinet
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts wall cabinet

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts wall cabinet

$3,239

H 24.02 in W 27.96 in D 7.09 in

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts wall cabinet

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts wall cabinet with gold stencilled lion and a motto ''THE MAN WHO SMOKES THINKS LIKE A SAGE AND ACTS LIKE A SAMARITAN", BY Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st...

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Railroad Signal

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Oak

Early 19th century Swedish Dalarna hand painted cupboard
Early 19th century Swedish Dalarna hand painted cupboard

Early 19th century Swedish Dalarna hand painted cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century Swedish painted wall cupboard circa 1822. Fine quality Dalarna region wall cupboard.  Hand painted in orange, reds and greens.  Shaped cornice below which the ini...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Railroad Signal

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Large Arts & Crafts Brass & Oak Gustave Serrurier-Bovy Style Wall Clock, ca 1900
Large Arts & Crafts Brass & Oak Gustave Serrurier-Bovy Style Wall Clock, ca 1900

Large Arts & Crafts Brass & Oak Gustave Serrurier-Bovy Style Wall Clock, ca 1900

By Gustave Serrurier-Bovy

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful and stylish clock, in good working order. If you are looking for an exceptionally designed clock from the Arts & Crafts era then this rare wall clock could be yours to o...

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Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Antique Railroad Signal

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Brass

Arts & Crafts Copper Fire Surround
Arts & Crafts Copper Fire Surround

Arts & Crafts Copper Fire Surround

$13,497 / item

H 38.19 in W 42.13 in D 1.97 in

Arts & Crafts Copper Fire Surround

Located in London, GB

A spectacular Arts & Crafts copper fire surround. Riveted and repoussé decorated with smoke and flames. Circa 1900, England. H 97 W 107 cm Opening H 72 W 40 cm

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Railroad Signal

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Copper

Antique Arts & Crafts Cabinet Stained Glass Stickley Era - W7057   SALE
Antique Arts & Crafts Cabinet Stained Glass Stickley Era - W7057   SALE

Antique Arts & Crafts Cabinet Stained Glass Stickley Era - W7057 SALE

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Antique Arts & Crafts Cabinet Stained Glass Stickley Era w7057 WE RUNNING A SPECIAL SALE Antique Arts & Crafts small table or wall Cabinet with Period Stained Glass. Great condit...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Railroad Signal

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Brass

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Questions About Antique Railroad Signal

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify antique railroad lanterns, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on the bottom. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your lantern based on these markings, and then you can research the company to find out when it was in business and making lanterns similar to yours. To be considered an antique, a railroad lantern must be at least 100 years old. If you can't find a maker's marking, it's generally necessary to use the characteristics of a lantern to date it. Because this can be difficult without experience and training, you may wish to seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer when identifying unmarked railroad lanterns. Explore a selection of lanterns on 1stDibs.