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19th Century Emerald Green Pumpkin or Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
circa 1890 heirloom is in very good condition and has its original press glass smoke lid and brass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19th Century Emerald Green Pumpkin or Melon Bell Jar Lantern
19th Century Emerald Green Pumpkin or Melon Bell Jar Lantern

19th Century Emerald Green Pumpkin or Melon Bell Jar Lantern

$1,950
19th Century Large English Bell Jar Lantern with Grape Leaf Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A substantial English handblown glass bell jar lantern with lovely form and an attractive grape
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19th Century Large English Bell Jar Lantern with Grape Leaf Etching
19th Century Large English Bell Jar Lantern with Grape Leaf Etching

19th Century Large English Bell Jar Lantern with Grape Leaf Etching

$3,350
Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A very beautiful pair of handblown glass bell jar lanterns with an etched wheat motif. These circa
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching
Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching

Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching

$5,850
Pair of 19th Century English Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
It is rare to find a pair of authentic bell jar lanterns with such great quality handblown glass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century English Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Pair of 19th Century English Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching

Pair of 19th Century English Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching

$3,450
Pair of Petite 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
Charming pair of English handblown glass bell jar lanterns with an etched diamond pattern, circa
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Petite 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Pair of Petite 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching

Pair of Petite 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching

$2,825
Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A stately, large pair of 19th century English handblown glass bell jar lanterns, circa 1870, with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching

Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching

$5,400
Pair of 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape and Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely, well-matched pair of antique bell jar lanterns from England. These circa 1870 pendants
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

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

$2,750
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
Large Early 19th Century English Regency Glass Bell Jar Lantern with Smoke Bell
Located in Charleston, SC
A substantial period early 19th century English Regency handblown glass and brass bell jar lantern
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Early 19th Century English Regency Glass Bell Jar Lantern with Smoke Bell
Large Early 19th Century English Regency Glass Bell Jar Lantern with Smoke Bell

Large Early 19th Century English Regency Glass Bell Jar Lantern with Smoke Bell

$18,500
19th Century Val St. Lambert Crystal Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Bell Jar lantern signed Val St. Lambert in the crystal Bell Jar. The Bell Jar is
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Regency Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th Century Val St. Lambert Crystal Bell Jar Lantern
19th Century Val St. Lambert Crystal Bell Jar Lantern

19th Century Val St. Lambert Crystal Bell Jar Lantern

$3,850
19th Century American Bell Jar Lantern Etched with Full Rigged Ships
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare 19th century American etched bell jar lantern with ships. This Classic Federal bell jar has an
Category

Antique Early 1800s American Federal Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th Century American Bell Jar Lantern Etched with Full Rigged Ships
19th Century American Bell Jar Lantern Etched with Full Rigged Ships

19th Century American Bell Jar Lantern Etched with Full Rigged Ships

$32,500
Hollywood Regency Mid 20th Century Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Charleston, SC
Hollywood Regency mid 20th century bell jar lantern. This high style Bell Lantern has a brass smoke
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Mid 20th Century Bell Jar Lantern
Hollywood Regency Mid 20th Century Bell Jar Lantern

Hollywood Regency Mid 20th Century Bell Jar Lantern

$4,000
Early 19th Century English Regency Frosted and Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Charleston, SC
An early 19th century English Regency frosted glass bell jar lantern with brass, circa 1830
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Regency Frosted and Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Early 19th Century English Regency Frosted and Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern

Early 19th Century English Regency Frosted and Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern

$5,800
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Brass Bell Jar For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal brass bell jar for your home. Each brass bell jar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are 355 variations of the antique or vintage brass bell jar you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the brass bell jar you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A brass bell jar, designed in the Victorian, Regency or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made brass bell jar over the years, but those crafted by Val Saint Lambert, Barovier&Toso and Edward F. Caldwell Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Brass Bell Jar?

The average selling price for a brass bell jar at 1stDibs is $1,950, while they’re typically $185 on the low end and $32,500 for the highest priced.

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 Brass Bell Jar
  • What is a glass bell jar?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A bell glass jar is a jar shaped like a bell. It opens from the bottom and the bell jar that is the top and the sides are made of a single piece of glass. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage glass bell jars.

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