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Copper Ships Masthead Lantern
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Massive polished copper ships masthead lantern. Fitted with fresnel glass lens.

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

British Ships Masthead Lantern
British Ships Masthead Lantern

British Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique highly polished copper and brass ships masthead lantern. There is a clear globe shaped lens, hinged top, the interior has an awesome burner with reflector.

Category

Vintage 1920s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished copper ships masthead lantern engraved on chimney with makers name Georg Wosidkow & Co., Vastergatan Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern
Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass nineteenth century ships masthead lantern with brass label from "Gilliands 30 South William St., New York.

Category

Antique 1850s American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern
Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern

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.

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Massive Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern
Massive Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern

Massive Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

William Harvie & Co of Glasgow Scotland solid copper ship's masthead lantern with tall vented chimney, Fresnel glass lens, sliding door to rear.

Category

20th Century Lanterns

English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern
English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern

English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polish and lacquered ship's masthead lantern. With clear Fresnel glass lens.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Polished Steel Ships Masthead Lantern
Polished Steel Ships Masthead Lantern

Polished Steel Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished steel ships masthead lantern with clear glass fresnel lens, mounting flanges, vented chimney, carry handle, mounted to a custom made wood base with rich dark finish.

Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern
Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern

Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships masthead lantern. American made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York.

Category

Vintage 1930s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding copper ships masthead lantern by the English firm Meteorite.

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Tung Woo
Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Tung Woo

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A11680"
Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A11680"

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.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Ships Masthead Lantern with Polished Steel Case by National Marine
Ships Masthead Lantern with Polished Steel Case by National Marine

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Solid Brass Ships Masthead Lantern
Solid Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

Solid Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Maritime ships lantern with fresnel lens. Makers badge from "Perko", Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation, Brooklyn New York. Vented top, hinged cap, and carry handle. Mounted to a wood b...

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern
Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern

Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York. Fitted with a glass fresnel lens. Old lacquered finish. With original burner and tank. Weight: 22 lbs. Overall Dimensi...

Category

Vintage 1950s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Steel Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Steel Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Steel Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

English made ships lantern by Meteorite. Fitted with a fresnel glass lens.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern On Base
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern On Base

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...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern with Lavender Lens
Brass Ships Masthead Lantern with Lavender Lens

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 ...

Category

Antique 1890s American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern By Meteorite Of England
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern By Meteorite Of England

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern By Meteorite Of England

Located in Norwell, MA

Also fitted with a brass "Masthead" badge. Very fine condition. Circa 1925.

Category

Vintage 1920s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Copper and Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern by Davey of London
Copper and Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern by Davey of London

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. Hinged top. Electrified for home use. Fresnel glass lenses. Heavy carry handle. Outsta...

Category

Vintage 1950s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith
Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith

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. The steel case has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Fresnel glass lens with brass bezel. Heavy...

Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern
Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern

Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's masthead lantern by Seahorse of Great Britain.

Category

Early 20th Century Lanterns

Masthead Lantern
Masthead Lantern

Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding polished steel ship's masthead lantern with brass trim, Fresnel lens, badges and etc.

Category

Antique 19th Century Lanterns

Solid Copper Masthead Lantern
Solid Copper Masthead Lantern

Solid Copper Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished ships masthead lantern with clear glass Fresnel lens, carry handle, hinged rear door, mounted to a thick custom made base with dark finish.

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Solid Copper Masthead Light
Solid Copper Masthead Light

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.

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Masthead Lantern
Masthead Lantern

Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Copper ship's masthead lantern by Seahorse of Great Britain.

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Sturdy Masthead Lantern by Perko
Sturdy Masthead Lantern by Perko

Sturdy Masthead Lantern by Perko

Located in Norwell, MA

Sturdy ships masthead lantern by "Perko", Perkins Marine Lamp Company of Brooklyn New York.

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Outstanding Solid Brass Ship's Lantern
Outstanding Solid Brass Ship's Lantern

Outstanding Solid Brass Ship's Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's masthead lantern by Lovell. With corning fresnel glass lens, vented top, carry handle.

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Copper English Ships Lantern
Solid Copper English Ships Lantern

Solid Copper English Ships Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Copper with brass trim ships masthead lantern of English manufacture. Makers badge of Chamberlain of Waterloo, London.

Category

Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens

Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ship masthead lantern by Italian maker. With hinged rear door, slide out oil burner, vented top.

Category

Vintage 1920s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Steel Ship's Lantern from the Bow of the Vessel
Steel Ship's Lantern from the Bow of the Vessel

Steel Ship's Lantern from the Bow of the Vessel

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished steel ship's masthead lantern with two Fresnel glass lenses.

Category

Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite
Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite

Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwood, NJ

Massive copper ship’s masthead lantern has a hinged top, brass badges and carry handle. 25" high with raised handle.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Solid Copper French Ships Lantern
Solid Copper French Ships Lantern

Solid Copper French Ships Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Beautiful polished copper ships masthead lantern with glass fresnel lens, original burner, hinged door, etc.

Category

Vintage 1920s Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Massive Copper and Brass Ship’s Lantern
Massive Copper and Brass Ship’s Lantern

Massive Copper and Brass Ship’s Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Copper ship’s masthead lantern by English maker “Meteorite”.

Category

Vintage 1920s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

American Yacht Lantern
American Yacht Lantern

American Yacht Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships masthead lantern. Polished brass with Fresnel lens.

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Brass Bow Lantern “Hopkins” Lantern
Brass Bow Lantern “Hopkins” Lantern

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.

Category

Antique 1890s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Brass Bow Light
Brass Bow Light

Brass Bow Light

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Fitted with its original burner.

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique British Ship's Figurehead of Admiral Horatio Nelson for Restoration
Antique British Ship's Figurehead of Admiral Horatio Nelson for Restoration

Antique British Ship's Figurehead of Admiral Horatio Nelson for Restoration

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine massive and elaborate 18th/19th century English hand carved, gesso and paint decorated ship's masthead of Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson. Traditionally carved in Maritime tradit...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Polished Copper Masthead Ship's Lantern by Tung Woo
Polished Copper Masthead Ship's Lantern by Tung Woo

Polished Copper Masthead Ship's Lantern by Tung Woo

Located in Norwell, MA

Thick Fresnel glass lens, brass bezel. Hinged top with clasp. Electrified. Dimensions: 13" L x 13" W x 20" H (without handle).

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20th Century Lanterns

Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Light Fixture
Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Light Fixture

Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Light Fixture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Light Fixture. Item features a green painted finish, blue reflector, original tag, very nice antique item, great st...

Category

Early 20th Century Other Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Old Large Masthead Nautical Ship Lamp, Vintage Industrial Style Decoration Item
Old Large Masthead Nautical Ship Lamp, Vintage Industrial Style Decoration Item

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...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Industrial Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Windjammer Ship Model Diorama
Windjammer Ship Model Diorama

Windjammer Ship Model Diorama

Located in Norwell, MA

Cased diorama of a three masthead clipper ship. Fully rigged with fifteen spars on the three masts.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’
19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’

19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century diorama of the sailing ship ‘Eleanor’ in original glazed case. Painted antique shadowbox diorama of a three-masthead clipper ship along with tender dinghy sailing alo...

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Solid Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern
Solid Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern

Solid Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern

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H 23 in W 15 in D 13 in

Solid Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine ship's masthead lantern with rich patina. Brass maker's badge from meteorite with serial number A17450.

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

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H 28 in W 17 in D 17 in

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding copper ships masthead lantern by the English firm Meteorite.

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ships Masthead Lantern by English Maker
Ships Masthead Lantern by English Maker

Ships Masthead Lantern by English Maker

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished steel ships masthead lantern by English maker. Fitted with a Fresnel glass lens.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Masthead Lantern by Perko
Solid Brass Ships Masthead Lantern by Perko

Solid Brass Ships Masthead Lantern by Perko

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished and lacquered ship's masthead lantern by Perko. Fitted with a Fresnel lens.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Fine Early Pair of Copper Ship's Masthead Lanterns
Fine Early Pair of Copper Ship's Masthead Lanterns

Fine Early Pair of Copper Ship's Masthead Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine early pair of solid copper ship's masthead lanterns. Fresnel glass lenses, brass "Masthead" badges, sliding doors to rear.

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Ships Masthead Lantern by Porter of New York
Ships Masthead Lantern by Porter of New York

Ships Masthead Lantern by Porter of New York

Located in Norwell, MA

Massive ships masthead lantern with original makers badge from William Porters Sons Company, 271 Pearl Street, New York.

Category

Vintage 1910s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Circa 1920s English Ship's Masthead Lantern
Circa 1920s English Ship's Masthead Lantern

Circa 1920s English Ship's Masthead Lantern

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H 12.63 in W 13 in D 9.38 in

Circa 1920s English Ship's Masthead Lantern

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1920s ship's masthead lantern, English. A fine example of copper with brass fittings & heavy molded clear glass panel.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Painted Ship's Masthead Lantern
Painted Ship's Masthead Lantern

Painted Ship's Masthead Lantern

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H 20 in W 12 in L 20 in

Painted Ship's Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Old relic of a ship's lantern by Perko. Lens is chipped and missing a segment on the lower right corner. Hinged brass cap. Hoisting handle. Measures: 13" long x 12" wide x ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Lanterns

Weathered Ships Masthead Copper Navigation Light.  This is a large ships light
Weathered Ships Masthead Copper Navigation Light.  This is a large ships light

Weathered Ships Masthead Copper Navigation Light. This is a large ships light

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Weathered Ships Masthead Copper Navigation Light. This is a large ships light, it has an addition to allow it to be used as an electrical lamp, the oil burner has been left intact s...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Steampunk Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Very Large Ships Masthead Lantern
Very Large Ships Masthead Lantern

Very Large Ships Masthead Lantern

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H 31 in W 18 in D 14 in

Very Large Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens, tall chimney with vented top. Some damage to the chimney bracket and chimney. Weight is 23 pounds.

Category

Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Ships Masthead Lanterns
Pair of Brass Ships Masthead Lanterns

Pair of Brass Ships Masthead Lanterns

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H 12 in W 6 in D 6 in

Pair of Brass Ships Masthead Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

Pair of polished and lacquered Perko masthead ships lanterns with fresnel lenses, carry rings, vented tops, burners and mounting flanges.

Category

Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ships Masthead Lanten of Solid Copper
Ships Masthead Lanten of Solid Copper

Ships Masthead Lanten of Solid Copper

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H 25 in W 16 in D 18 in

Ships Masthead Lanten of Solid Copper

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships lantern with brass makers badge from Griffith and Sons, Birmingham England.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Merchant Ship Masthead in Carved Wood
Merchant Ship Masthead in Carved Wood

Merchant Ship Masthead in Carved Wood

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H 90 in W 9.5 in D 8 in

Merchant Ship Masthead in Carved Wood

Located in North Miami, FL

Beautifully carved face and features, this old-world masthead is part of a pair that belonged to a well known decorator's personal collection. Second male figure masthead also avail...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Merchant Ship Masthead in Carved Wood
Merchant Ship Masthead in Carved Wood

Merchant Ship Masthead in Carved Wood

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H 58 in W 9.5 in D 7.5 in

Merchant Ship Masthead in Carved Wood

Located in North Miami, FL

Beautifully carved face and features, this old-world masthead is part of a pair that belonged to a well known decorator's personal collection.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A17450"
Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A17450"

Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A17450"

By Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's lantern by the English maker Meteorite. This is a Masthead lantern of a very large and sturdy size.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

German Masthead Light
German Masthead Light

German Masthead Light

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H 21 in W 9 in D 10 in

German Masthead Light

Located in Norwell, MA

Steel ship's masthead lantern by Ahlemann and Schlatter, Bremen.

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20th Century Lanterns

Steel Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Steel Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Steel Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

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H 28 in W 13 in D 12 in

Steel Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Steel ship's masthead lantern by venerable English firm "Meteorite".

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Early 20th Century Lanterns

Triplex Masthead Lantern
Triplex Masthead Lantern

Triplex Masthead Lantern

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H 10 in W 5.5 in D 5 in

Triplex Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ship's masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens and maker's badge that reads "Triplex, trademark pat'd 1910".

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20th Century Lanterns

Meteorite Copper Masthead Lantern
Meteorite Copper Masthead Lantern

Meteorite Copper Masthead Lantern

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H 23 in W 13 in D 11 in

Meteorite Copper Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Large ship's masthead lantern by famous British maker Meteorite.

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Pair of Russel Stoll Sold Brass Masthead Lanterns
Pair of Russel Stoll Sold Brass Masthead Lanterns

Pair of Russel Stoll Sold Brass Masthead Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

Premium pair of ship's masthead lanterns, solid brass by Russel Stoll.

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20th Century Lanterns

Ships Lantern by Durkee Marine
Ships Lantern by Durkee Marine

Ships Lantern by Durkee Marine

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H 19 in Dm 15 in

Ships Lantern by Durkee Marine

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished steel ships masthead lantern by Durkee Marine. Glass Fresnel lens with brass trim.

Category

Vintage 1950s Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Pair of Masthead Brass Ship Navigational Nautical Lights
Pair of Masthead Brass Ship Navigational Nautical Lights

Pair of Masthead Brass Ship Navigational Nautical Lights

Located in Nantucket, MA

A pair of Masthead brass ship's navigational lights with Fresnel lens.

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Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of MP Galloway Limited Leith Masthead Ship's Lanterns
Pair of MP Galloway Limited Leith Masthead Ship's Lanterns

Pair of MP Galloway Limited Leith Masthead Ship's Lanterns

By Galloway Pottery

Located in Bridgeport, CT

In fantastic aging with patina on copper, all original. While one of the lanterns has a bulb socket and wire, the other does not, and we are selling the pair decoratively.

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20th Century English Rustic Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Large Ship Model of La Sirene with Cannons & Mermaid Masthead, France circa 1880
Large Ship Model of La Sirene with Cannons & Mermaid Masthead, France circa 1880

Large Ship Model of La Sirene with Cannons & Mermaid Masthead, France circa 1880

Located in Round Top, TX

This impressive large ship model depicts the French vessel “La Sirene." This three-masted ship of the line “La Sirene" was in use 1691–1702. Impressive in size and detail, this model...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Copper Masthead "Griffiths & Sons" Lantern
Copper Masthead "Griffiths & Sons" Lantern

Copper Masthead "Griffiths & Sons" Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's lantern known as a masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens.

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Vintage 1920s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Nautical Navigation Lens
Nautical Navigation Lens

Nautical Navigation Lens

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H 6 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Nautical Navigation Lens

Located in Chicago, IL

This large molded clear glass diffuser was salvaged from a boat; the colorlessness of this lens indicates it was mounted near the bow or aft of the ship as a Masthead or Stern Light,...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940
Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940

Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940

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H 15 in W 11.5 in D 15.5 in

Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

A floodlight like this would have been used on the masthead of the ship, or perhaps on a pedestal, to communicate to other vessels via signals.

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial More Lighting

Materials

Metal

Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940
Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940

Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940

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H 23 in W 19 in D 14 in

Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

A floodlight like this would have been used on the masthead of the ship, or perhaps on a pedestal, to communicate to other vessels via signals.

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial More Lighting

Materials

Metal

Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940
Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940

Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940

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H 23 in W 19 in D 14 in

Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

A floodlight like this would have been used on the masthead of the ship, or perhaps on a pedestal, to communicate to other vessels via signals.

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial More Lighting

Materials

Metal

Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940
Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940

Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940

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H 15 in W 10 in D 15 in

Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

A floodlight like this would have been used on the masthead of the ship, or perhaps on a pedestal, to communicate to other vessels via signals.

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial More Lighting

Materials

Metal

Solid Copper Ships Masthead Lantern
Solid Copper Ships Masthead Lantern

Solid Copper Ships Masthead Lantern

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H 21 in W 14 in D 10 in

Solid Copper Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished solid copper ships masthead lantern with clear glass Fresnel lens.

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Ship's Masthead Lantern
Ship's Masthead Lantern

Ship's Masthead Lantern

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H 22 in W 12 in D 13 in

Ship's Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Large highly polished and lacquered ship's lantern with thick Fresnel glass lens. Brass badge from Meteorite with serial number A5843, vented top with solid brass carry handle, slidi...

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Early 20th Century Lanterns

Solid Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern
Solid Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern

Solid Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern

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H 16 in W 9.5 in D 7 in

Solid Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished ship's lantern by Perko with fresnel glass lens, mounting brackets, hoisting ring and etc. Dimensions: 9.5" L x 7" W x 16" H (without handle).

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Ship’s Masthead Lantern by National Marine Lamp Co.
Ship’s Masthead Lantern by National Marine Lamp Co.

Ship’s Masthead Lantern by National Marine Lamp Co.

Located in Norwell, MA

National Marine Lamp Company masthead lantern with fresnel lens, protective bars, brass badge reads "MFRD by National Marine Lamp Company, New York". Perspex fresnel lens. ...

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20th Century Lanterns

Antique Copper and Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern Light Nippon Sento Co. Japan
Antique Copper and Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern Light Nippon Sento Co. Japan

Antique Copper and Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern Light Nippon Sento Co. Japan

By Nippon Sento Company Ltd

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This is a large vintage solid copper and brass nautical 203 Mast head Light, Maritime signal lantern/lamp with Fresnel lens, from the famous Japanese Company “Nippon Sento Co. Ltd” w...

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Solid Copper Perko Masthead Lantern
Solid Copper Perko Masthead Lantern

Solid Copper Perko Masthead Lantern

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H 17 in W 12 in D 9 in

Solid Copper Perko Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid copper ship's masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens by Perko.

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Vintage Copper and Brass Maritime Ship's Masthead Light
Vintage Copper and Brass Maritime Ship's Masthead Light

Vintage Copper and Brass Maritime Ship's Masthead Light

Located in Heath, MA

An authentic, vintage copper nautical lantern with brass accents and thick glass Fresnel lens. This circa 1950 marine light, manufactured by Tung Woo, Hong Kong, is hinged and hasped...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Industrial Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage MastHead Ship Lantern
Vintage MastHead Ship Lantern

Vintage MastHead Ship Lantern

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H 22 in W 14 in D 13 in

Vintage MastHead Ship Lantern

Located in Southampton, NY

A Large Masthead Navigation Ship Lantern with Brass Trim. Interior Kerosene Wick is Missing.

Category

Vintage 1940s English Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Mermaid Masthead Standing Lamp
Mermaid Masthead Standing Lamp

Mermaid Masthead Standing Lamp

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H 66 in Dm 24 in

Mermaid Masthead Standing Lamp

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This elegant, yet whimsical floor lamp was cast from an Italian ships masthead. The Countess d' Savoy, Italia and an anchor are in raised lettering on the backside of one forearm.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Copper Masthead Ship Lantern
Copper Masthead Ship Lantern

Copper Masthead Ship Lantern

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H 11.5 in W 5.5 in D 5 in

Copper Masthead Ship Lantern

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this Masthead ship lantern made by Tung Woo out of Hong Kong.

Category

20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Lanterns

Materials

Copper

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Ship Masthead For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ship masthead for your home. A ship masthead — often made from metal, copper and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ship masthead — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A ship masthead, designed in the Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ship masthead over the years, but those crafted by Galloway Pottery are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Ship Masthead?

A ship masthead can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,473, while the lowest priced sells for $240 and the highest can go for as much as $10,800.