Ship Signal Light
Old Ship Signal Light Box, Sconce, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
use on an unknown ship in Denmark for several years. It was manufactured in Denmark circa 1920 or a
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Late Victorian More Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Ship's Copper Shutter Signal Light with Fresnel Lens
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare ship's copper shutter signal light with a round Fresnel lens. The shutter on the side is
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
British Royal Navy Searchlight and Signal Light
By Francis Searchlights
Located in Norwell, MA
of Defense, British Royal Navy. With shutters for signaling and ability to use as a powerful
Category
Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Copper and Brass Ship's Port Lantern Light by Meteorite Birmingham England
By Meteorite
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Large early 20th Century Antique British solid copper and brass nautical Port signal lantern/lamp
Category
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 21.75 in W 9.75 in D 9 in
WWII Admiralty Morse Code Signal Floor Lamp
By Frank Bentler
Located in Telluride, CO
to transmit code between other ships & aircraft to maintain radio silence. The lamp has several
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Serge Mouille - Medium Signal Floor Lamp in Silver
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
series of lighted columns, among them the large and small signals. The signals combine incandescent and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Serge Mouille - Large Signal Floor Lamp in Silver
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
series of lighted columns, among them the large and small signals. The signals combine incandescent and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1980's Japanese Brass Industrial Signalling Floor Lamp by Shonan Kosakusho
By Shonan Kosakusho
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
signal from ship to shore, the precision optics of the reflector focuses the light output of the 1000w
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Floor Lamps
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Aluminum, Brass, Copper
20th Century Copper & Brass Signalling Floor Lamp and Military Gyroscope Tripod
By Shonan Kosakusho
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Signal from ship to shore, the precision optics of the reflector focuses the light output of the 1000w
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 170 in W 35 in D 65 in
1980's Japanese Brass Industrial Signalling Floor Lamp by Shonan Kosakusho 20cm
By Shonan Kosakusho
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This brass daylight signal lamp is reclaimed from Navy ships where it was used as a morse code
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 66.93 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Industrial Antique Navy Maritime Ships Canal Lock Lamp Bronze
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
.
Gives red light because the glass is red (stop signal).
Only a few copies made, hard to find
Superb
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Vintage 1930s English Industrial Lanterns
Materials
Metal
H 28.5 in W 11 in D 10.5 in
A fine model of sailing ship Vimiera built for Duncan Dunbar, 1851
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This wooden model is painted in both light and dark grey with a white gunport band and faux
Category
Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Large Antique Copper Ship Lanterns as Corner Table Lamps w/ Rope Base, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
These lanterns were made in the early 20th century with excellent craftsmanship as ship lights for
Category
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
H 30 in W 13 in D 11.75 in
Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
the ship, or perhaps on a pedestal, to communicate to other vessels via signals. These lights were
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial More Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hand-Sewn 13 Star American Flag, Signed Grunfild, ca 1861-1877
Located in York County, PA
close together would become as one white mass and distort the ability to identify American ships on the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
13 Star American Flag with Hand-Sewn Stars in the 3rd Maryland Pattern
Located in York County, PA
close together would become as one white mass and distort the ability to identify American ships on the
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
13 Star, 3rd MD Pattern, Hand-Sewn Antique American Flag, Civil War Era, 1861-65
Located in York County, PA
ability to identify American ships on the open seas. Keeping the count low allowed for better visibility
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 91 in W 62.25 in D 2.5 in
13 Hand-Sewn Stars, In an Oval Version of the 3rd Maryland Pattern
Located in York County, PA
as one white mass and distort the ability to identify American ships on the open seas. Keeping the
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
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Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
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Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
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Located in Nantucket, MA
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Located in Downingtown, PA
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Located in York County, PA
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Located in York County, PA
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Located in York County, PA
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13 Stars Arranged in a Medallion Pattern
Located in York County, PA
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Located in York County, PA
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Located in Utrecht, NL
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Located in Utrecht, NL
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Brass and Aluminum Ship Signal Light
Located in Richmond, CA
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Rare Copper GE Floodlight on Surveyors Tripod Base C1940s
By General Electric
Located in Portland, OR
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British Ship Brass Signaling Projector Standing Lamp
By Francis Searchlights
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
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Set of Ten Authentic Civil War Swords
Located in Bridport, CT
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3. Model 1860 light cavalry saber
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Ship Signal Light For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ship signal light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and fabric, every ship signal light was constructed with great care. There are 17 variations of the antique or vintage ship signal light you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ship signal light — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A ship signal light made by industrial designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ship signal light over the years, but those crafted by Serge Mouille, Shonan Kosakusho and Francis Searchlights are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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A ship signal light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,545, while the lowest priced sells for $390 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.
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