Antique Chinese Lantern
19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Lantern
Limestone
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Chinese Lantern
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Lantern
Wood, Leather, Plexiglass
Mid-19th Century Asian Japonisme Antique Chinese Lantern
Ceramic, Pottery
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Chinese Lantern
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Chinese Lantern
Bronze
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chinese Lantern
Bronze
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chinese Lantern
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Lantern
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Lantern
Rope, Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Thai Antique Chinese Lantern
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Chinese Lantern
Silk, Wood
18th Century American Antique Chinese Lantern
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Lacquer, Paper
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Brass
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Wire
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Glass
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Wire
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
1870s English Victorian Antique Chinese Lantern
Silver
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Wire
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Wood, Silk
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Lantern
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Cast Stone
top easily lifts to place your candle or oil lamp or wire in
a simple hanging light though the top.
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Ormolu
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Metal
19th Century Chinese British Colonial Antique Chinese Lantern
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Early 20th Century English Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lantern
Ceramic, Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lantern
Wood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Chinese Lantern
Metal
1910s American Art Deco Antique Chinese Lantern
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Lantern
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lantern
Brass
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How Much is a Antique Chinese Lantern?
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify antique railroad lanterns, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on the bottom. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your lantern based on these markings, and then you can research the company to find out when it was in business and making lanterns similar to yours. To be considered an antique, a railroad lantern must be at least 100 years old. If you can't find a maker's marking, it's generally necessary to use the characteristics of a lantern to date it. Because this can be difficult without experience and training, you may wish to seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer when identifying unmarked railroad lanterns. Explore a selection of lanterns on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum








