Copper Ship’s Anchor Lantern by British Maker
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper and brass ship’s anchor lantern with maker’s badge from R.C.
Vintage 1930s North American Lanterns
Copper
Copper Ship’s Anchor Lantern by British Maker
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper and brass ship’s anchor lantern with maker’s badge from R.C.
Copper
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. The Fresnel glass lens has turned to a shade of light lavender. Heavy brass bars ...
Brass
Antique Brass Ship’s Cabin Lantern by Porter
Located in Norwell, MA
Yacht cabin lantern with impressed maker’s name of the Porter Company, New York. Mounted to a wood base. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered to a high level. Original r...
Brass
1954 English Ship's Signal Lantern by Davey
Located in Norwell, MA
This is a hand held copper Signal lantern with Fresnel lens and a thumb operated shutter to send messages. Hinged top with brass clasp. Also contains original burner. Dimensions: 9&q...
Polished Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished and lacquered ship's anchor lantern with clear Fresnel glass lens, protective brass bars, hoisting handle, vented top, etc.
Brass
Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern of Solid Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass ship's anchor lantern with polished and lacquered finish.
Brass
Ships Port Lantern by Peter Gray of Boston
Located in Norwell, MA
Steel cased ships port lantern by Nineteenth century maker Peter Gray of Boston.
Steel
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
Polished Ships Cabin Lantern by Davey of London
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished and lacquered Ministry of Transport approved cabin lantern by Davey of London. With makers badge dated 1954. The oil burner has been replaced with an AC socket. Hinged door....
Brass
Copper and Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper and brass ship's anchor light with hoisting handle, made by the venerable English firm "Meteorite". Polished and lacquered. Dimensions: 20" H (without handle) x 10" diam.
Polished Ship's Bow Lantern by Perko with Brass Top
Located in Norwell, MA
Perko boat lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Brass maker's tag from Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York, “Perko.” Unit is newly electrified with low voltage LED bulb...
Brass
Solid Copper Ship’s Anchor Lantern by Meteorite of England
Located in Norwell, MA
Clear Fresnel glass lens, removable red lens. Fitted to a mahogany base. Brasses include badges, handles, hasp, hinges, bars, etc. Weight: 16 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 22"H x 14"D Ma...
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 and protective steel bars.
Steel
Early 20th Century Copper and Brass Starboard Ship Navigation Lantern, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Antique ship navigation lantern dating from the early 20th century, crafted from copper and brass.
Copper
Funky Vintage 1939 Style British Solid Brass Cargo Ship hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bring a piece of maritime history into your home with this authentic vintage cargo lantern from 1939, originally used on a British cargo ship., converted to be hanging lantern ,Thi...
Brass
Funky Vintage 1939 Style British Solid Brass Cargo Ship hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bring a piece of maritime history into your home with this authentic vintage cargo lantern from 1939, originally used on a British cargo ship., converted to be hanging lantern ,Thi...
Brass
Rare Ships Port and Starboard Lanterns by George Mason of Boston
Located in Norwell, MA
Awesome pair of meticulously polished and lacquered Nineteenth Century solid brass ships port and starboard lanterns. This is a rare delicate pair with original makers badges.
Brass
$9,895Sale Price / set|46% Off
Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze Brig - Tall Ship Marine Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze 'Brig - Tall-Ship' Marine Lanterns with Putti Corner Caryatids.
Bronze
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.
Brass
$1,195
Brass Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern on base. Highly polished and lacquered ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens protected by six brass bars.
Brass
$1,794
Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper ship's masthead lantern by Seahorse of Great Britain.
$2,274
Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Outstanding polished steel ship's masthead lantern with brass trim, Fresnel lens, badges and etc.
$594
Port Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Vintage ship's port lantern by Brooklyn New York maker "A Ward Hendrikson.
$2,595
Chrome Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Chrome plated ships anchor lantern with glass Fresnel lens. Wired with a new socket for home use.
Chrome
American Yacht Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships masthead lantern. Polished brass with Fresnel lens.
Brass
Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass anchor lantern with highly polished Fresnel lens with removable red filter. Japanese made, dated 1969. 10" wide x 19" tall without handle.
Solid Brass Ships Beacon Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass marine beacon by Russel Stoll. Heavy brass ships explosion proof marine beacon. The Fresnel glass lens in protected by a heavy brass cage that is fastened to a sturdy columnar ...
Brass
Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's masthead lantern by Seahorse of Great Britain.
$1,434 / set
Two Copper Port Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Two solid copper Perko ship's port lanterns both with ruby red lenses. Slightly different.
Sturdy Masthead Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Sturdy ships masthead lantern by "Perko", Perkins Marine Lamp Company of Brooklyn New York.
Steel
Rare Copper and Brass Trawling Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare copper and brass ship's trawling lantern. Copper housing with brass top, curved glass front lens with sliding internal filters of red and green.
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
Hand Carved Pine Ships Navigation Light, Steampunk Style, 1960
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Hand Carved Ships Starboard Navigation Light. The lamp is flat sided with an original bowed and ridged glass front A great decorators piece the lamps is made in wood it is fully ele...
Pine
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.
Steel
$390Sale Price|20% Off
Large Vintage Ship's Lamp Red Copper Fresnel Lens 49cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large vintage ship's lamp made of red copper and brass; the lamp features a removable red filter that can be placed behind the Fresnel lens, numbered 843, circa first half of the 20t...
Brass, Copper
Large Yacht Cabin Lanterns by Davey of London
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships cabin lanterns by Davey of London. Exceptionally large examples from Davey with three beveled glass windows, hinged doors, vented tops, carry handles.
Brass
East German Ship Mast Light by Fortschritt Landmaschiner. Year 1984.
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Ships Mast light, converted into a practical lamp, was manufactured by Fortschritt Landmaschiner in the DDR (East Germany). Hand etched into the glass is the date of issue: 1984....
Metal
Vintage Japanese Ship's Navigation Stern Light by Nippon Sento Co, Ltd
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese metal ship's navigation stern light from the mid 20th century, made by Nippon Sento Co, ltd, with oxidized patina. Created in Japan during the mid 20th century, this stern...
Metal
Old Large Masthead Nautical Ship Lamp, Vintage Industrial Style Decoration Item
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a large vintage solid metal and brass nautical 7989 Mast head Light, Maritime signal lantern/lamp with Fresnel lens. With carrying hoisting handle it is approx. 28.5" high. N...
Metal
Hand-Crafted Classic Craftsman Style Lantern Exterior Outdoor Light Fixture
By Britt Jewett, Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This lantern will ship within 8-10 weeks. Larger orders may have longer lead times.
Wrought Iron
Antique Style of Kosmos Brenner Oil Ships Lamp Converted to Electric, 1930s
By Kosmos Brenner
Located in Verviers, BE
Style of Brenner Kosmos oil ships lamp Antique Style of Kosmos Brenner oil converted to electric ceiling hanging lamp Old oil lamp ship lamp Kosmos Brenner As service: We can adjust...
Brass
East German Ships Mast Light, Fully Wired for Modern Use. Year 1988
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Ships Mast light, converted into a practical lamp, was manufactured by Fortschritt Landmaschiner in the DDR (East Germany). Hand etched into the glass is the date of issue: 1988....
Metal
American Solid Copper and Brass Naval Ships Binacle, Lionel Corp. NY, Circa 1942
Located in Charleston, SC
American solid copper and brass Navy ships binnacle with interior mounted compass, brass carrying handle, side mounted kerosene lantern, rear mounting bracket and brass plate inscrib...
Brass, Copper
Ship's Trawling Lantern with Red and Blue Filters by Meteorite "A-11175"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare English ship's lantern known as a trawling lantern. Fitted with red and green filters for port and starboard with a clear strip up the center.
Steel
Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's lantern, solid brass anchor lantern by Japanese maker Nippon Sento Co.
Brass
Pair of Exceptional Yacht Cabin Lanterns by Davey & Co.
By Davey & Co.
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of top quality Davey & Co. ships lanterns. With arched and vented tops, carry handles, beveled glass, hinged doors, burners, etc.
Brass
Outdoor Post Mount Light, Hand-Crafted Scallop detail Mediterranean Pier Light
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company, Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Dimensions may vary slightly. All lights ship with an LED Tala bulb. This lantern will ship within 8-10 weeks.
Steel, Stainless Steel, Wrought Iron
$795
Brass Bow Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Fitted with its original burner.
Brass
Solid Copper Masthead Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper ship's masthead lantern. Japanese manufacture brass maker's badge, fresnel lens, protective brass bars.
Copper
Pair of Solid Copper Port and Starboard Lights by "Griffiths & Sons"
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of highest quality solid copper port and starboard ship's lanterns by "Griffiths & Sons." These ship's lanterns are of highly polished copper and brass with sturdy bezels, hinge...
Copper
Mahogany Nameboard Rainbow
Located in Norwell, MA
Deeply carved mahogany name board with "Rainbow" in gold paint and fitted with a solid brass antique ship's lantern. Electrified. Dimensions" 42" L x 6" W x ...
$3,895 / set
Pair of Steel Port and Starboard Lights
By Artistic Brass & BZ Wks NYC
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of ship's lanterns, port and starboard, with polished steel cases that have been stripped and meticulously polished and lacquered.
Steel
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, etc.
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 Masthead and Serial No. M123. Thick Fresnel lens, hinged top vented chimney, brass carr...
Brass, Copper
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.
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.
Copper
Ship's Cabin Lantern by Davey of London
By Davey & Co.
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century highly polished and lacquered ships cabin lantern with three beveled glass panels, back reflector and hinged door.
Bronze
Pair of Solid Brass Ships Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
U.S. Navy pair of “wing to wing’” bridge lanterns from the early twentieth century. They have been stripped of the military paint and meticulously polished and lacquered. The long va...
Brass
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.
Steel
Ship's Copper Anchor Lantern from Early Twentieth Century by R.C. Murray
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's anchor lantern of polished brass and copper.
Copper
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.
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