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.
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.
Antique Marine Signal Lantern by Charles Picard
Located in Norwell, MA
Marine and railway signal lantern by Noted French maker. The embossed makers badge reads Ch.G.Picard, inverter, 38r.R.Pascal, Paris, 1856.
Brass, Copper, Iron
Chalwyn Green Railroad Kerosene Signal Lantern with Burner, England
Located in Doylestown, PA
Collectible vintage Chalwyn green railroad kerosene signal lantern, made in England. Lantern is complete with original burner, white portholes, functional hinged door and intact ambe...
Metal
Solid Brass Ships Navigational Signal Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished mast mounted ships navigational signal lamp that would be used to send signals by raising and lowering the brass shroud. The heavy glass lens is missing a piece near ...
Brass
$4,200 / set
H 20 in W 7 in D 8.5 in
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...
Steel
$3,800 / set
H 20.25 in W 7 in D 8.5 in
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...
Steel
$1,495
H 21.75 in W 9.75 in D 9 in
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 with Fresnel lens. With maker's badge from English firm "Meteorite" 51200 Port.
Brass, Copper
Italian Railway Manual Oil Lamp, 1920s Table Oil Lamp
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique Railway OIL LAMP with GREEN - RED SIGNAL - and Signal Lantern - FS BRAND - Early 1900's in tin plated metal
Iron
Copper & Brass Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper signal lantern with curved Perspex lens with brass bars.
Brass
$880
H 28.5 in W 11 in D 10.5 in
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.
Metal
$1,888 / item
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Antique Lantern Signaling Lamp, White-Red-Green, Italy Railway, Still Working
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian manual oil lantern for signaling for railway station chief, white-red-green state railway.
Brass
$470
H 13.25 in W 5.25 in D 7.75 in
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 ...
Copper
Distress Signal Onion Lamp
Located in Norwell, MA
Distress signal onion lamp, painted black by Perko. Brass top, red globe. Electrified. Dimensions: 18" H x 13" diameter.
$800
H 9.25 in W 5 in D 4.25 in
2 Antique Brass Canal Railway Converted Oil Lamp Candle Lanterns Sconces 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of electric wall sconces made from converting antique brass canal / railway signal / carriage lanterns - rectangular form with glass on three sides, vented top and fixed handle.
Brass
Vintage Nautical Brass Signal Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
This circa 1940 maritime lantern has a tempered glass lens, working brass signal shutters, nice pivot movement, and all-original knobs, handles and adjusters.
Aluminum, Brass
Signal Lamps/Lanterns
Located in New Orleans, LA
All circular glass lenses are cracked, but still remain intact. Each lantern has a marker/label which reads "Westinghouse Brake & Saxby Signal Co Ltd, London & Chippenham".
Metal
Antique DAVEY of London Nautical Signal Lamp
By Davey & Co.
Located in Palm City, FL
Presented is a marine oil fired signal lamp made by the famous Davey & Co., London. It’s quality and workmanship sets it apart from lesser brands, and it is in remarkably fine condit...
Copper, Brass
1960s Vintage Manual Marine Searchlight Type 135
Located in Warsaw, PL
Manufacturer: FAMOR Bydgoszcz - a company producing headlights, signalling and signal lanterns. Construction: The searchlight body is made of high-pressure aluminium casting.
Aluminum, Iron
Antique Train Lantern Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
We had a pair of these lamps, but have sold one so we are offering the second on its own. This signal train lantern was converted into an electric lamps with two light sources; the ...
Metal
Polished Steel Ships Signal Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Steel cased ships lantern with brass and copper elements. Copper bars protect the ruby red Fresnel lens. Brass hinges on carry handle and chimney mounts. Wired with electric socket. ...
Steel
Copper Signal Lantern by Davey of London
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper highly polished and lacquered ships signal lantern with brass makers badge from Davey of London, Ministry of Transport, 1954, with thumb operated shutter mechanism, hing...
Copper
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.
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 8.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Swedish Novelty Decanter - Nautical / Railway Signal Lantern c.1950
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and fun decanter or cocktail shaker made from silver plate with the original green bottle or decanter within in the form of a Marine or Railway Signal Lantern The unders...
Silver Plate
Wm Harvie Copper Signal Ship Lantern
By W. M. Harvie Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
A copper and brass signal light by William Harvie & Co Ltd, Glasgow, numbered 6620, constructed in copper and brass with clear bulls eye lens, shutter handle, the chimney stamped Wm ...
Copper
Aluminum Marine Signal Beacon
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished aluminum nautical beacon light mounted to a custom wood pedestal. There is a carved rope border on the bottom of the base. Pleasant aqua blue lens. Circa 1960 Weight: 21 ...
Aluminum
Vintage Adlake RR Lantern, 1945-1965
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
For instance, to give a stop signal, the lantern would be swung back and forth horizontally across the tracks and the signal to proceed was to move the lantern up and down vertically...
Metal
Late 19th Century French Copper Railroad Lantern
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used for signaling, this French copper railroad lantern from the late nineteenth century features glass on two sides one of which is tinted orange.
Copper
Vintage Elgin Kerosene Lantern, Early 20th Century
By Elgin American Mfg Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
For instance, to give a stop signal, the lantern would be swung back and forth horizontally across the tracks and the signal to proceed was to move the lantern up and down vertically.
Metal
Solid Copper Ships Signal Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper ships signal lantern with hinged top, carry handle and fresnel lens.
Copper
Antique Canadian National Railway Piper Signal Lantern
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique railroad lantern was made by the Hiram L. Piper Company of Canada and date to approximately 1920 and was made for the Canadian National Railroad. The lantern has a heavy...
Metal
Sold
H 11.5 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Unsigned Dietz or Piper Styled Railroad Kerosene Signal Lantern & Burner
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage railroad lantern is remarkably completely unsigned with respect to both the maker, or the railroad company who it was made for. This lantern was most likely made by H.R....
Steel
Sold
H 16.75 in W 11 in D 8 in
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.
Brass, Copper
Ruby Red Marine Lantern Lamp
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine old maritime Signal lantern with rich ruby red lens with protective iron cage, vented top.
Extraordinary American Adlake Railroad Signal Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare nostalgic Chicago railroad lantern opportunity. An original fine quality signed Railroad Switch Lantern and Lamp with its original interior and exterior hardware including fo...
Iron
Vintage Signal Oil Lantern with 4 Colored Glass Panels
Located in Leuven , BE
Lovely small vintage square signal oil lantern featuring four orange, blue, red and white tinted glass panels.
Metal
Antique Signal Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great old signal lantern used on the railroads.
Metal
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
1920s Perko Marine Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
The "Perko" trademark was instituted in 1922, and it is believed that this lantern dates to that period. For nearly 100 years, Perko has had a well-deserved reputation for producing ...
Copper
Iconic Tower of the Old North Church Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
History & Architecture One If by land, Two if by sea The enduring fame of the Old North began on the evening of April 18, 1775, when the church sexton, Robert Newman, climbed ...
Metal
Nautical Brass Ship's Signaling Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A solid brass daylight signaling lamp salvaged from a Japanese naval vessel and attentively restored. This mounted maritime spotlight features working aluminum signal shutters and si...
Brass, Iron
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