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
Brass, Copper
Japanese Signal Lamp, Japan, circa 1970
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Old signal lamp from Japan. Made of polished cast aluminium, anti-deflagration glass protected by a
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Sold|$1,800
Maritine Signal Lamp
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Lamp made by Westinghouse for use by Navy, Coast Guard, Spectre, etc. Rewired for domestic use
Copper, Brass, Steel
Sold|$321 / item
Small Signal Lamp in Brass and Patinated Cast Iron, circa 1960
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty small vintage signal lamp. Base in cast iron, patinated and polished. Thin fence in brass
Brass, Iron
Sold|$400
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
Set of 3 Small Signal Lamp in Brass and Colored Glass, France, circa 1950-1959
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Set of 3 old small Signal lamp in brass, 2 of them with red glass, 1 with green glass. Perfect for
Brass
Sold|$475 / set
Pair of Black Signal Lamp with Red Glass, France, circa 1970
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pair of old black signal lamp with red glass, head and base mounting have been repainted, glass
Glass, Resin, Fiberglass
Pair of Small Lamp in Brass with Red Glass, France, circa 1950-1959
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pair of vintage small signal lamp in brass with red glass. Perfect for a bright decoration!
Brass
Sold|$2,700
An Italian Travertine Lamp.
By Signal
Located in New York, NY
The interlocking geometric forms with incised lines, the larger column supporting the lamp, the
Travertine
Sold|$446
Large Vintage Industrial Spot
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Large vintage Industrial spot or signal lamp. This Industrial spot probably comes from a ship, but
Metal
Sold|$445
Signal Desk Lamp by Jielde
By Jielde
Located in Vancouver, BC
Brand new, original lamps direct from France. These adjustable metal lamps feature a matte finish
Metal
Sold|$645
Signal Desk Lamp by Jielde
By Jielde
Located in Vancouver, BC
Direct from France, these adjustable metal lamps feature a matte finish and sturdy mechanics. A
Metal
Table Lamp Created from Glass Traffic Signal Lens
Located in Madison, WI
Table lamp has been created using a glass traffic signal lens in intricately-patterned, caution
Steel
Sold|$1,400
Insect Head Signal Light
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Probable original use was railroad or maritime. Now walkin' tall for domestic use. Takes standard bulb.
Brass, Steel
Sold|$4,000
Brass and Aluminum Ship Signal Light
Located in Richmond, CA
Solid brass and aluminum signal light from an old freigher. Front louvers are intact, but can be
Brass, Aluminum
Vintage Signal Spot on a Wooden Tripod, 1950s
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Vintage Industrial Signal spot on a wooden tripod. The spotlight is salvaged from a Russian
Metal
Vintage Brass Nautical Daylight Signaling Lamp
Located in Heath, MA
Solid brass daylight signaling lamp salvaged from a Japanese naval vessel and nicely restored. This
Brass
Sold|$1,425
Nautical Brass Ship's Signaling Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A solid brass daylight signaling lamp salvaged from a Japanese naval vessel and attentively
Brass, Iron
Sold|$595
Jielde Signal Desk Lamp
By Jielde
Located in Vancouver, BC
Direct from France, these adjustable metal lamps feature a matte finish and sturdy mechanics. A
British Ship Brass Signaling Projector Standing Lamp
By Francis Searchlights
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Used on the decks of British naval vessels, this powerful projector would send lighted signals in
Aluminum, Brass
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Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
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