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Lanterns For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: 1940s
Pietro Chiesa Style Italian Lantern Pendant
Located in Hanover, MA
1940's Italian pendant lantern in the style of Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Elegantly scrolled brass terminating in two scallop edged tulip form aluminum socket cups in original ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Pair of Liberty Pendants or Lanterns by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of liberty brass-mounted pendants by Ercole Barovier, 1940s. Each with three precious Murano glass leaves centered by a hand blown elegant ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Fosfato Mazzega 1946 linear chandelier
Located in Saint ouen, FR
FOSFATO LINEAR CHANDELIER 6 E14 bulbs DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS - Material : Murano glass Metal Textiles - Dimensions (in) : W 55.12 x D 7.09 x H 47.24 - Dimensions (cm) : W 140 x D 18 ...
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Rose Gold Slag Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Italian pendant light made circa 1940s; it's a rose gold painted metal hexagon lantern with creamy pink and yellow slag glass panels giving an opal-pearlesque look when lit. It's...
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Small Neoclassical Style Bronze Lantern with Round Glass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This small neoclassical style lantern is made of bronze with round glass. This is a French work. Circa 1940 (Height doesn't include chain and canopy)
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Grand Scale Beveled Glass Hanging Lanterns by Fredrick Ramond
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of very large double-light cluster hanging lanterns. Produced by Fredrick Ramond Lighting in the 1980s. Panels of both clear and colored beveled glass surround 15 candelabra b...
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1980s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Pair of Liberty Pendants or Lanterns by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of liberty brass-mounted pendants by Ercole Barovier, 1940s. Each with three precious Murano glass leaves centered by a hand blown elegant cup. One E27 light bulb suitab...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

20th Century Italian Lantern in Glass and Bronze
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely 20th century italian lantern with three internal bulbs. Made with glass and bronze with finely chiseled decorations. The bronze has acquired a beautiful antique patina. This l...
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1980s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Italian Lantern in Glass and Bronze
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely 20th century italian lantern with three internal bulbs. Made with glass and bronze with finely chiseled decorations. The bronze has acquired a beautiful antique patina. This l...
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1980s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Vintage English Brass and Bent Glass Tulip Lantern Circa 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-4025 Tulip three-light brass and bent glass pendant Takes 60 watt candelabra based bulb Supplied with 2 feet chain and canopy. Rewired         
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of Gilt Neoclassic Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 circa 1940’s English Neoclassic style gilt bronze lantern with an interior six-light cluster. Sold individually. Measurements: Minimum drop: 40″ Diameter: 19″
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1940s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Ceiling Lamp Mid-century Seguso Lantern Murano Glass and Brass 1940s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Seguso Lantern Murano Glass and Brass 1940s
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1940s Brass And Glass Crown Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Brass and glass lantern with Vaseline glass. This is meant for a candle, but if brought to an electrician, they can wire it for electricity. Presently only used for candles. On...
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage French Copper Lanterns from Toulouse France Unrestored Condition
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French Copper Vintage Lanterns that have not been restored or rewired. This pair of Vintage Copper French Lanterns just arrived from Toulouse and our workshop is so far behin...
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1940s French Country Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

"Celestia" Ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
Located in Lasne, BE
Ceiling light in white linen fabric and aluminum. Stamped Flos. Wear due to time and age. 
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Slag Glass Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s slag glass / metal lantern. Needs rewiring.
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Vintage Dark Green Tole Iron & Glass Medium Sized Lantern Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely medium sized vintage very dark green tole metal and iron lantern having glass sides, 3 candle lights 40 watt each inside, and decorative clovers around the top.
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1980s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

A large lantern France 40's
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A large wrought iron lantern and granite glass. France 1940s
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1940s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Copper Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished ships side light port lantern. Copper case with heavy brass handles, hinges, lens bezel and protective bar. Very large in size and quite heav...
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Port and Starboard Boat Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass bow lantern from a yacht or launch. With blue and red fresnel glass lenses. Rear is embossed "patented April 1st 1913. Highly polished. Original oil burner inside. Choice nautical antique...
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

East German Ship Mast Light by Fortschritt Landmaschiner. Year 1984.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Ships Mast light, converted into a practical lamp, was manufactured by Fortschritt Landmaschiner in the DDR (East Germany). Hand etched into the glass i...
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1980s Other Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

East German Ships Mast Light, Fully Wired for Modern Use. Year 1988
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Ships Mast light, converted into a practical lamp, was manufactured by Fortschritt Landmaschiner in the DDR (East Germany). Hand etched into the glass i...
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1980s Other Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Belle Epoque Style Brass & Glass Bell Jar Lantern w/ Smoke Bell & Swirling Chain
Located in San Francisco, CA
Belle Époque style, oversized glass and brass bell jar lantern, pendant. Acanthus leaf and acorn detailing with custom delicately swirled chain ...
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1980s American Belle Époque Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Beaded Crystals French Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French beaded crystals lantern with 2 interior lights. Measurements: Height: 16" Diameter: 11.25"
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1940s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Vintage Mouth-Blown Murano Caged Glass Lantern by Archimede Seguso, Italy 1940s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking mouthblown Murano caged glass lantern designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy in late 1940s. It featur...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair 1940s French Regency Gilt Bronze Bamboo Pagoda Lanterns by Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1940's Hollywood Regency Gilt Bronze Faux Bamboo Pagoda Lanterns. This pair is stunning and they could also be used as a creative pair of table lamps. French estate.
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1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

British Army Light In Cast Aluminum And Cast Iron, 1940s, From Simplex Electric
Located in Crespières, FR
This British army light dates from the 1940s. Manufactured by the renowned English manufacturer Simplex Electric Company, this lamp is made of cast ...
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1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Art Deco Glass Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An octagonal circa 1940's French silver-plated and frosted glass light fixture with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 19" Diameter: 16"
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1940s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

1940's French Hollywood Regency Crystal Beaded Lanter Ceiling Fixture att Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's French Hollywood Regency Beaded Cut Crystal Hanging Lantern, Ceiling Pendant Fixture. This is a very high quality piece attributed to Maison Bagues. Most lanterns of this typ...
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1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

French Art Deco Brass and Glass Lantern Hall Light
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco Brass and Glass Lantern Hall Light A traditional hall lantern, the light has a cylindrical glass shade, and a triple light fitting to the interior it hangs on a shor...
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1940s Adam Style Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French Rococo Brass Etched Glass Lantern Hall Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
French 1940's rococo style brass and etched glass lantern hall light pendant. Well constructed with nice overall detailing throughout. Uses 3 candelabra size bulbs. Height of fixtur...
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1940s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Opaline Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian blown glass Murano lantern with metal frame and one interior light. Measurements: Height of body: 10.5" Current drop: 18.5" Diameter:6.5"
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1940s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French Rococo Brass Etched Glass Lantern Hall Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large French 1940's rococo style brass and etched glass lantern hall light pendant. Well constructed with nice overall detailing throughout. Uses 4 candelabra size bulbs. Height of ...
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1940s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Vintage Moroccan Multi-Colored Glass Lantern, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant pair of handmade gold brass table or hanging lanterns, candle or tea light holder. Beautifully carved in a Moorish style and decorated with multi-color glass in red, green...
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1980s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Patinated Bronze with hand Blown Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Patinated bronze lantern with 3 candelabra lights and hand blown glass shade. Dimensions 17" Diameter 45" Hight\, the lantern body is only 21" Hight.
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1940s American Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Art Deco Pendant with Murano Glass Attr. to Pietro Chiesa 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pendant or lantern with a precious curved etched glass with leave motives . Lyre shape brass frame in excellent vintage condition. The rod height can be shorten on request. ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

1940's Italian Etched Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's Italian etched glass lanterns with a 3 lights cluster
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1940s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

1940's French Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French gilt bronze lantern with interior lights
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

1940's Etched Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's glass lantern with leaves design and three interiors lights
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1940s French French Provincial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

1940's Grape Design Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's glass lantern with grape design and three interior lights
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1940s French French Provincial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Handblown Murano Pink Glass Pendant Light by Seguso, Italy, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful pendant light in dust pink colored murano handblown glass surrounded by a gold metal cage by the master Venetian Glass Blower Seguso. Made in Italy in the 1940s...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Iron

Ships Lantern by a. Ward Hendrickson
Located in Norwell, MA
Large, round ships lantern with a ruby red Fresnel lens. The steel case is highly polished. Fitted with a sturdy carry handle. Brass makers badge is stamped A Ward Hendrickson and Company, New York. No burner. This is a giant lantern...
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Set of Etched Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight circa 1940s Italian lanterns with patinated bronze finish and etched blown glass. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 24" Diameter: 8.25"
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1940s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Chandelier in Murano Glass by Vittorio Zecchin circa 1925, Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Truly a rare piece that doesn't come along often representing one fo the top modern masters of Murano glass for one of the top factories and in very distinct Art Deco style. We can a...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Boat Lanterns by Perko of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns in Highly Polished and Lacquered Brass. Fitted with richly colored red and green lenses. Mounted to thick wood bases. Wired. Weight: 5 lb...
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1940s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Venetian Lantern, Murano Glass, Italy, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Three beautiful lights for hallways, entrances and living rooms. As always, these beautiful lanterns create their own magic and show incredible craftsmanship. The lantern is comp...
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1980s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Pietro Chiesa Style Lantern, 1940s
Located in Nice, FR
Italian Pietro Chiesa lantern style, 1940s, art deco period, sandblasted glass in decor. For its age, no broken parts, everything is original Ribbed glass cabochons with three bulb...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass

1941 Solid Brass Yacht Cabin Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships lantern with engraved chimney with makers name Alderson and Co LTD, Birmingham 1941. Case has three glass panels with one hinged. Mounted to a thick mahogany base, carry handle...
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1940s European Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Ships Anchor Lantern 6549
Located in Norwell, MA
Very large ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens with outside cage. Some chips to lens from years of use. Wired with a socket. Weight: 7 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 20" H x 13" D M...
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1940s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Solid Copper Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern of solid copper with brass handles, bars, hasp, hinge, etc. Mounted to a thick wood base. Wired for home use. Condition good, couple of dents. Weight: 19 LBS ...
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Brass Cabin Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships cabin lantern with highly polished and lacquered finish. With hinged door. Electric socket fit to original burner location f...
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Attractive Globe Glass Pendant Lighting Vintage Ceiling Chandelier Lantern
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage textured glass and gilded brass ceiling chandelier or lantern. Beautifully detailed, hanging lamp, lantern. The textured glass ...
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1980s European Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian Gilt Iron and Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Italian gilt iron and glass lantern. This Italian beauty dates to the 1940s is made of gilt iron with interesting surrounding divided panels of glass with four candelabra...
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1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Brass Nautical Distress Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass marine safety lantern by Wilcox Crittenden of Middletown Connecticut. fine highly polished marine distress lantern with prismatic glass lens and carry handle. With brass ...
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1940s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Venini “ Pulegoso “ Chandelier/ Cheilling Light Brass Iron Murano Glass 1940 Ita
Located in Milano, IT
Venini chandelier.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Great Looking Rust Colored Iron & Glass Square Lantern with Acanthus Leaves
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome square lantern made of rust colored iron and glass having acanthus leaf decoration and interior trio of candleabra lights. NOTE: Pair is available. Each side is 15.5 w x 1...
Category

1980s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

French Regency Gilt Chandelier or Pendant Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Regency Gilt Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, France, circa 1940s or earlier. It appears to have been a candle fixture that was later...
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1940s French Regency Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Murano Glass Lantern Attributed to Ercole Barovier
Located in Houston, TX
Murano Glass lantern attributed to Ercole Barovier. This stunning Barovier attributed Murano lantern, circa 1940, is made of clear glass with gold inclusions and has been newly wire...
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1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage, New and Antique Lanterns

Whether you’re in search of a functional fixture to help illuminate a room or just a minimalist ornamental touch, the choice of lighting is important. Selecting the perfect vintage, new or antique lanterns can transform an otherwise monotonous space in your home.

In the 1700s, lanterns became widely popular when accessibility broadened for whale oil, as fuel for lamps was one of its earliest uses. Lantern design evolved considerably during the mid- to late 19th century, when a powerful, adaptable fuel came into play: kerosene. Portable and immediately sought after, kerosene lamps were traditionally surrounded by a glass globe or tube that sat on a metal frame to protect the flame from spreading or extinguishing. (While reproductions abound, antique kerosene lanterns have since become collector's items.)

Later, in 1862, John H. Irwin created coil oil lamps, which were designed for coal oils as well as kerosene and lessened the risk of fire. They required plentiful oxygen to remain lit, and with refinements, the lamps could be used indoors. Lanterns increasingly came to be part of commercial spaces such as museums and theaters, and over time, lighting artisans worked to refine and perfect these innovative fixtures so that they weren’t only practical but also elegant, sophisticated additions to home decor.

Antiques inject a touch of classical chic into any space. With the right lantern, you could also deepen the impact of the collection of vases and vessels, sculptures or other decorative objects in a living room or dining room. It’s essential to find a balance between utility and aesthetics when choosing the perfect vintage–style lantern for your space, and the right lighting decisions can determine the underlying mood of a room as well as enhance the choices you’ve made for your home’s decor. While old-time charm is something to be cherished, there is lots to love in modern lanterns from today’s top furniture designers.

On 1stDibs, search by creator to find lanterns crafted by the likes of Woka Lamps, Barovier & Toso and Material Lust or browse the collection by style. From today’s standouts to mid-century modern classics to Art Deco–era innovations, find the best vintage, new or antique lantern for you now.

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