Anchor Lantern by Meteorite

Copper and brass ship's anchor light with hoisting handle, made by the venerable English firm "Meteorite". Polished and lacquered. Dimensions: 20" H (with...

Nautical ships lantern with fresnel glass lens. Steel case with brass "Anchor" and "Meteorite" badges. Hinged cap on vented chimney. Hinged top with brass hasp. Lacking burner. 20"Hx...

Massive late 19th century copper and brass ship's lantern by the English firm Meteorite. With copper maker's badge, fresnel glass lens and brass bail handle. Massive copper ship’s ma...

Antique Maritime Lantern "Meteorite 50811" by Meteorite Lamp Co., Painted Metal with Fresnel Lens, circa 1920s–30s Height: 25.5" with handle extended, 21" to top of lantern Diameter: 13" Base: 10.5" diameter A striking antique maritime lantern from the Meteorite Lamp Company, England, bearing its original maker's crest and brass plaque marked “METEORITE 50811.” This large-scale lantern is constructed from durable metal and finished in a faux copper paint that has developed a rich, distressed patina with appealing wear and surface texture from years of use. The lantern features a thick, clear Fresnel-style lens, designed to amplify and project light efficiently over long distances at sea. The lens is enclosed within a protective metal cage and accessed via hinged doors at the top and front. The piece remains unwired and without current illumination, preserving its integrity as a collectible artifact. It was originally oil- or kerosene-lit using a removable burner chamber, typical of early 20th-century ship lighting...