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Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An antique English bell jar lantern with classic form and an etched trellis motif. This circa 1860
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching

$1,350
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Federal Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An antique English bell jar lantern, circa 1890, with lovely form and good quality hand blown glass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Federal Etching
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Federal Etching

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Federal Etching

$1,275
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely, diminutive antique English bell jar lantern with a Waterford-style cut-glass diamond
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching

Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching

$1,075
Antique Hand Blown Glass Globe Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
It is rare to find antique English globe bell jar lantern of this quality. It is even more rare to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand Blown Glass Globe Bell Jar Lantern
Antique Hand Blown Glass Globe Bell Jar Lantern

Antique Hand Blown Glass Globe Bell Jar Lantern

$1,850
Petite Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely antique English bell jar lantern, circa 1890, with excellent quality handblown glass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Petite Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Petite Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching

Petite Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching

$975
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Floral Motif
Located in Heath, MA
An antique English bell jar lantern with beautiful form and very good quality hand blown glass This
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Floral Motif
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Floral Motif

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Floral Motif

$1,775
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A beautiful antique English bell jar lantern with excellent quality hand blown glass and an etched
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Vine Etching
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Vine Etching

Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Vine Etching

$1,075
Suite of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A complementary suite of five antique English bell jar lanterns with an etched wheat motif. Each of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Suite of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching
Suite of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching

Suite of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching

$9,475
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A very well-matched pair of antique English bell jar lanterns with lovely form and a finely etched
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching

$3,350
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
A well-matched pair of antique English bell jar lanterns with shapely form and an etched star motif
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Stars
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Stars

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Stars

$2,350
Pair of 19th Century English Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape and Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
Petite, charming pair of authentic hand blown English bell jar lanterns, circa 1840, with a finely
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century English Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape and Vine Etching
Pair of 19th Century English Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape and Vine Etching

Pair of 19th Century English Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape and Vine Etching

$3,250
Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely antique English bell jar lantern with fine quality hand blown glass having an etched
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching
Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching

Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching

$1,075
Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A truly lovely antique English bell jar lantern with fine quality hand blown glass and an etched
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching
Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching

Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching

$1,025
Mid-19th Century Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
An antique English bell jar lantern with elegant form and authentic brass fittings—including a rare
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Mid-19th Century Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern

Mid-19th Century Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern

$2,800
Set of Three Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A rare, well-matched set of three antique English bell jar lanterns with an etched star motif
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching
Set of Three Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching

Set of Three Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching

$2,775
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Antique English Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique English lanterns is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique English lanterns was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 33 antique and vintage antique English lanterns at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Antique English lanterns have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of antique English lanterns to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Art Deco antique English lanterns are of considerable interest. Brendan Bass produced beautiful antique English lanterns that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique English Lanterns?

Prices for antique English lanterns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique English lanterns begin at $345 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,300.

Finding the Right Lanterns for You

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.

Questions About Antique English Lanterns
  • How do you identify antique railroad lanterns?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To 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.

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