Signal Lantern
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
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Vintage 1950s Lanterns
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
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects
Materials
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
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Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
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
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lense Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American polished steel railroad Signal lanterns with flanking hinged doors, scrolled
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Antique 1880s American American Empire Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lenses Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American polished steel railroad Signal lanterns with flanking hinged doors, scrolled
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Antique 1890s American American Empire Lanterns
Materials
Steel
H 20.25 in W 7 in D 8.5 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
Category
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 21.75 in W 9.75 in D 9 in
Copper & Brass Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper signal lantern with curved Perspex lens with brass bars. Copper carry handles
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Vintage 1930s European Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
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Vintage 1930s English Industrial Lanterns
Materials
Metal
H 28.5 in W 11 in D 10.5 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
Category
Early 20th Century Candle Lamps
Materials
Copper
H 13.25 in W 5.25 in D 7.75 in
Distress Signal Onion Lamp
Located in Norwell, MA
Distress signal onion lamp, painted black by Perko. Brass top, red globe. Electrified. Dimensions
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20th Century Lanterns
Vintage Adlake RR Lantern, 1945-1965
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, to give a stop signal, the lantern would be swung back and forth horizontally across the tracks and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century 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
Category
Early 20th Century Other Lanterns
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Rare Brass Maritime Signal Horn
Located in Norwell, MA
Signal Horn From Stone Bridge Connecting Tiverton and Portsmouth Rhode Island. Rare signal horn of
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Vintage 1910s North American Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Polished Steel Boat Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel bow lantern from a boat with red and blue bullseye lenses to Signal port and
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Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
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
Venini Zoe Small Table Lamp in Red by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas
By Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“A lantern, a shelter of desires. The magic of glass that at the same time reflects, embodies and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Venini Zoe Large Table Lamp in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas
By Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“A lantern, a shelter of desires. The magic of glass that at the same time reflects, embodies and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp by Hinks & Sons
Located in Lincoln, GB
companies, which used oil lamps to light stations, trains and signals.
With an eye to the domestic market
Category
Antique 19th Century British Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Marc Bankowsky, Grand Chandelier in Gilded Bronze, France, 2019
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
signals a new pinnacle in both the French artist's creative powers and mastery of this oft-used, tricky
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
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By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Model G13 flush mount wall/ceiling light by Pierre Guariche. Originally designed in 1952, this current edition is made in France by Sammode Studio. Black perforated metal base,...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
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Metal
Gilt Copper Globe Form Architectural Finial
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Globe form made in two parts, with a hollow stem for attachment on the base.
Worn gilt, patches of green patina overall, separation around the center seam, ding, all as expected wi...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Copper
Iron Ship's Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Iron ship's lantern by Davey of London. With maker's badge that reads "Davey's Patent Windproof Ship Lamp". Fresnel lens. Sturdy cage. Hoisting handle. Measures: 22 1/2&quo...
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Antique Late 19th Century Lanterns
Chinese Mother of Pearl Mounted Box with Four Boxes and Counters, 18th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare Chinese mother of pearl mounted games box with four matching interior boxes containing gaming counters and dating from the 18th century. The rectangular shape...
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Mother-of-Pearl
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H 1.97 in W 7.17 in D 5.4 in
New York City Belle Époque Bar Cabinet from the American Golden Age, circa 1890
Located in Miami, FL
From the American Golden Age, a very fine Belle Époque Sideboard or Buffet Cabinet in exquisite West Indies mahogany. New York City, circa 1880. Base features bowed center cabinet do...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Buffets
Materials
Mahogany
H 86 in W 65.5 in D 24.5 in
19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
A delightful and highly decorated example of a late 19th century English folk art ships model diorama. Encased in a well-crafted glass ...
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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
Arts and Crafts Buffet, circa 1910
Located in Evergreen, CO
The upper gallery of this oak buffet consists of a beveled mirror with two-glass doors on either side. The gallery is supported by candlestick risers and decorative brackets. The low...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Buffets
Materials
Glass, Oak
4-Sides Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Quality handmade of solid copper and brass lantern with three 40/watt lights, decorative wave art glass .nice patina .
Electrified and ready to light.
Could be used in wet locati...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Brass
Massive English Brass Ship Lantern, Davey and Company Style
By Davey & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive sized Davey and Company style ship kerosine lamp (has been wired for electric).
Stamped Made In England.
This lantern features a Classic rectangular body with an arched top...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Restored English Ships Lantern, C1920
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered English ships lantern of brass. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Oil tank has been retrofitted with a led bulb and wire. Four glass panes and protec...
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Vintage 1920s English Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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. With glass lens. Tank with reflector. Polished and lacquered. W...
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Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects
Materials
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. Both have hou...
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Vintage 1930s North American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Ship's Cabin Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship or yacht cabin lantern by C. Harvie & Co. Limited, 117 Priest Street, Birmingham. With three glass panes, removable burner with tank and vented top. Dimensions: 9.5"...
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Antique Late 19th Century Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Copper Ships Cabin Lantern by Davey of London
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper ships cabin lantern with polished and lacquered finish. Original burner is intact with electric socket added from above for home display. With brass badge from maker Dav...
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Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
Brass Boat Lantern by Davey and Co Limited of London
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass yacht cabin lantern with highly polished finish. Three glass panes and one hinged door. The oil tank has been fitted with an electric socket recently wired for home use. Very n...
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Vintage 1940s European Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Charming 19th Century Large Square Copper Kettle
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Charming 19th century large square copper kettle
A lovely traditional piece, well used but solid and very attractive
The Kettle is 12” high, 16” long and 11” wide
GB288.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Country More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Copper
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Vintage Nautical Brass Signal Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
attentively restored. This circa 1940 maritime lantern has a tempered glass lens, working brass signal
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Industrial Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Signal Lamps/Lanterns
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of English Railroad lamps/lanterns, c1920-1935. Could be converted into hanging lanterns or
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20th Century English Lanterns
Materials
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
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Vintage 1950s English Lanterns
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Copper, Brass
1960s Vintage Manual Marine Searchlight Type 135
Located in Warsaw, PL
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Production: 1960s.
Manufacturer: FAMOR Bydgoszcz - a company producing headlights, signalling and signal
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Vintage 1960s Polish Industrial Nautical Objects
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Aluminum, Iron
Antique Train Lantern Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
signal train lantern was converted into an electric lamps with two light sources; the red lens light from
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
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
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Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns
Materials
Steel
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
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Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Swedish Novelty Decanter - Nautical / Railway Signal Lantern c.1950
Located in Bath, GB
bottle or decanter within in the form of a Marine or Railway Signal Lantern
The underside is where the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware
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Silver Plate
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H 8.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
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
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Lanterns
Materials
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 ...
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Vintage 1960s North American Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Large French Brass & Copper Lanterns
Located in Southampton, GB
Large scale brass and copper lanterns with natural colouration.
These have been restored and re
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Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
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Copper
Vintage Elgin Kerosene Lantern, Early 20th Century
By Elgin American Mfg Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
lantern would be swung back and forth horizontally across the tracks and the signal to proceed was to move
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Early 20th Century American Lanterns
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Metal
A Pair of 1930s Iron and Glass Germain Railways Lanterns
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Two railways lanterns manufactured in Germany in the Thirties and used for railways signals. They
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Lanterns
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Iron
Nautical Navigation Lens
Located in Chicago, IL
Since 1838 marine vessels have been required to display Directional lights to signal a craft’s
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Mid-20th Century Indian Lanterns
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Glass
Early 1800s French Railroad Keroscene Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects
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Brass
China Important Ancient Tang Court Lady, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
a weak light signal that is proportional to the radiation dose absorbed by the material. It is a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
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George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Ten Drawer Dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
the “shade.” The result: a lantern-like light whose soft glow radiates Modernism, able to shapeshift
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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H 33.25 in W 18.5 in D 67.25 in
Solid Copper Ships Signal Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper ships signal lantern with hinged top, carry handle and fresnel lens. Wired for home
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
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
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Industrial Lanterns
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Steel
H 11.5 in W 8 in D 8.5 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
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Lanterns
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Copper, Brass
H 16.75 in W 11 in D 8 in
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
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20th Century Table Lamps
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Extraordinary American Adlake Railroad Signal Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Located in Leuven , BE
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Located in Norwell, MA
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Copper
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Located in San Francisco, CA
A great old signal lantern used on the railroads.
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Antique 19th Century American Lanterns
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Metal
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Located in Wainscott, NY
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Located in Heath, MA
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Signal Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the signal lantern you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every signal lantern was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the signal lantern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right signal lantern, those designed in Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made signal lantern over the years, but those crafted by Davey & Co. and W. M. Harvie Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Signal Lantern?
Prices for a signal lantern start at $159 and top out at $6,500 with the average selling for $799.
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