Masthead Lantern

Outstanding polished steel ship's masthead lantern with brass trim, Fresnel lens, badges and etc. Dimensions: 14" L x 13" W x 20" H (wi...

Size: 24" x 11" x 12" (depth) Finish: Copper and brass Period: Early 20th century Manufacturer: Meteorite Polish: Matte to glossy Lens: Clear Fresnel Detail: Flat back Sliding rear door Burner inside Hinged chimney top...

Solid brass nineteenth century ships masthead lantern with brass label from "Gilliands 30 South William St., New York. Dioptric lens, patented August ...

Antique highly polished copper and brass ships masthead lantern. There is a clear globe shaped lens, hinged top, the interior has an awesome burner with ...

Ship's masthead lantern by Seahorse of Great Britain. With thick fresnel glass lens. Brass badge with Seahorse logo.

Massive polished copper ships masthead lantern. Fitted with fresnel glass lens. Large vented top, heavy brass carry handle, door to rear. Sturdy...

Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture. Item features green painted finish, blue reflector, original tag, very nice antique item, great style and form...

A Ward Hendrickson Marine masthead ship lantern cobalt blue lens hanging fixture. Item features a rare cobalt blue glass fresnel lens, steel metal f...

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. N...

Pair of brass lanterns with hanging rings and etched glass. Circa 1910. 

American (glass attributed to Boston and Sandwich Glass Company, Sandwich, Massachusetts), circa 1830-1840. Glass, blown, partially frosted, and wheel cut, with cast and die-rolled brass, patinated. This hanging lamp is typical of the production of such lanterns by the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company of Sandwich, Massachusetts, during the 1830s, and perhaps as late as the early 1840s. The present example is an unusually elaborate specimen with its overall frosting and cutting. In their The Glass Industry in Sandwich, II (1989), Raymond E. Barlow and Joan E. Kaiser quote Boston & Sandwich Glass Company manager Deming Jarves on the fabrication of lamps of this general type (p. 225 no. 2398). These hanging lanterns could be supplied with a candle or with a peg lamp...

Magnificent gilt bronze lantern with hand cut crystal panels. CW4498