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Pair of Copper Double Stacked Port
Starboard Ship Lanterns. C. 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of copper and brass Tung Woo double stacked port and starboard ship lanterns each with a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Hong Kong Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of English Nautical Copper
Brass Ship Lanterns, Griffiths
Sons. C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English nautical copper and brass port and starboard ship lanterns with polished steel
Category
Antique 1880s English Empire Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
Pair of American Brass Ship Lanterns by Mason and Co., Boston, 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass port and starboard ship lanterns with original red and green colored glass
Category
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Ships Lantern by Durkee Marine
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel ships masthead lantern by Durkee Marine. Glass Fresnel lens with brass trim. Brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Large Pair of Hugh Douglas Copper Starboard
Port Ship Lanterns
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MASSIVE PAIR OF HUGH DOUGLAS COPPER STARBOARD AND PORT SHIP LANTERNS
Each with applied relief
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Copper Ships Lantern by English Maker
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper ships anchor lantern by English Maker meteorite. With brass makers badge bearing serial
Category
Vintage 1920s European Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Scottish Ship’s Lantern by Emory Douglas
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass cabin lantern from a yacht. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Fitted with a copper
Category
Vintage 1940s European Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Wm Harvie Copper Signal Ship Lantern
By W. M. Harvie Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
inscribed suspend lantern when in use if vessel is rolling through an arc of more than 20º, internal sliding
Category
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Lanterns
Materials
Copper
British Copper and Brass Ship
s Lantern
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Large copper and brass riveted ship's lantern with red glass for port side, c. 1900. Brass plate
Category
Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects
Pair of English Brass Ship Lanterns
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass, nickel silver, copper mounted ship lanterns with dome vented top, pierced
Category
Antique 19th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces
Solid Brass Ships Lantern With Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships anchor lantern with fresnel lens, carry and bail handles, vented top, hinged lid
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Perko Ships Lantern with Cobalt Blue Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships starboard lantern with rich blue Fresnel lens mounted to a thick wood base. With brass cap
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ships Lantern with Clear Glass Onion Globe
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships onion lantern with eight inch clear glass globe. Galvanized case with wire cage that
Category
Vintage 1930s American Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Exceptional Pair of Solid Brass Ships Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of meticulously polished and lacqured marine lanterns by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Port and Starboard Ship
s Lanterns
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome pair of English marine or ship's lights (lanterns) of brass with colored glass inserts
Category
Early 20th Century British Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of MP Galloway Limited Leith Masthead Ship
s Lanterns
By Galloway Pottery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In fantastic aging with patina on copper, all original. While one of the lanterns has a bulb socket
Category
20th Century English Rustic Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Pair of Antique Brass Ships Lanterns Signed Davey
Co. London, circa 1890-1910
By Davey
Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare pair of antique brass ships lanterns signed Davey & Co., London, circa 1890-1910. Each lantern
Category
Antique 1890s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Giant Pair of Copper Port
Starboard Ships Lanterns by Meteorite, 12402
19204
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic huge pair of solid copper ship's port and starboard ships lanterns by "Meteorite." Fitted
Category
Vintage 1910s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
Painted Ship
s Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Old relic of a ship's lantern by Perko. Lens is chipped and missing a segment on the lower right
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Lanterns
Awesome Pair of Ship’s Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of highly polished copper and brass ship’s lanterns. The polished and lacquered copper cases
Category
Vintage 1950s Asian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Restored Antique German Steam Boat WWI Ships Lantern Franz Schilbach Stettin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely restored antique German steam boat WWI Ships lantern
Category
Vintage 1910s German Campaign Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
Polished Steel Ships Signal Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Steel cased ships lantern with brass and copper elements. Copper bars protect the ruby red Fresnel
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Solid Brass Ship’s Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass ship’s lantern with clear Fresnel glass lens with removable red lens. Meticulously polished
Category
Vintage 1960s Asian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Ships Solid Copper Anchor Lantern, Circa 1920
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship lantern with solid copper case, brass trim, hoisting and bale handle, etc. Highly polished and
Category
Vintage 1920s European Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Solid Copper Ships Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Sturdy ships port and starboard ships lanterns with Fresnel glass lenses. With brass badges from
Category
Vintage 1920s English Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Copper Ship’s Stern Lantern by Dutch Maker
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass and copper ship’s lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Meticulously polished and lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Polished Ships Anchor Lantern by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished ships lantern by the Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation, also known as Perko. The lantern is
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Cobalt Blue Maritime Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century ship's lantern with cobalt blue Fresnel lens, vented top, hoisting ring, protective
Category
20th Century Lanterns
Unique Copper, Brass
Steel Hanging Nautical Lantern
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A striking combination on metals make up this ships lantern that has been electrified as a hanging
Category
20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Brass, Steel
Pair of Port and Starboard Lanterns, Painted Black Finish
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of port and starboard ship lanterns. Black painted finish, vented chimneys, fresnel lenses
Category
20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Early 20th Century Port Side Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Early 20th century port side ship's lantern from an American Grand Banks fishing schooner. With red
Category
20th Century Lanterns
Pair of English Copper and Brass Nautical Anchor Lanterns, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English copper and brass nautical ship lanterns with original Fresnel lenses, brass and
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
Boat Lanterns by Perko of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns in Highly Polished and Lacquered Brass. Fitted with
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Port and Starboard Lanterns with Steel Cases
Located in Norwell, MA
Port and starboard ship's lanterns with steel cases, brass port and starboard badges, brass
Category
20th Century Lanterns
Ships Masthead Lanten of Solid Copper
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships lantern with brass makers badge from Griffith and Sons, Birmingham England. This is a solid
Category
Vintage 1950s European Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Boat Lanterns by Perko of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns in Highly Polished and Lacquered Brass. Fitted with
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of polished port and starboard ships lanterns with glass Fresnel lenses. Both are fixed with
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Very Large American 19th Century Ship
s Bow Lights with Fresnel Lens
By Perko Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of exceptionally large ship's lanterns by renowned Perko ship chandlers in Brooklyn, NY, circa
Category
Vintage 1910s American Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
1941 Solid Brass Yacht Cabin Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships lantern with engraved chimney with makers name Alderson and Co LTD, Birmingham 1941. Case has
Category
Vintage 1940s European Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Solid Brass Boat Lanterns by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Port and starboard ship’s lanterns by Perkins Marine Hardware Corporation of Brooklyn, New York
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Copper and Brass Marine Port Side Lantern, 26-in high
Located in Fayetteville, AR
. LTD, Ships Lanterns and Lighting, Bishop Street, Birmingham. Wired for electricity, a latch at the
Category
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
Ship
s Lantern of Solid Polished Brass with Fresnel Lens by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship's anchor lantern with glass Fresnel lens, internal removable red filter, hoisting
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Ships Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel port and starboard bow lantern from a boat. With brass bezels and cap. Electrified
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Tricolor Meteorite Ships Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Here is a solid copper ships bow lantern with ruby red port, clear masthead, lens with damage and
Category
Vintage 1910s Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Glass Lantern with Painted Ships
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s English glass lantern with painted ships on body. Available at our showroom at 241
Category
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern. Highly polished and lacquered, solid brass construction. Fitted with a
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Solid Copper Ship
s Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine ship's masthead lantern with rich patina. Brass maker's badge from meteorite with serial
Category
20th Century Lanterns
Solid Copper Ship
s Trawling Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper and brass trawling lantern with red, clear, and green Fresnel lenses. Solid brass
Category
20th Century Lanterns
Solid Brass Ships Cabin Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
With three glass panels. Solid mahogany base. Wood handle. Electric socket with Edison bulb has been fitted to the original burner for home enjoyment.
Weight: 12 LBS
Overall Dime...
Category
Vintage 1930s European Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Ships Masthead Lantern by English Maker
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel ships masthead lantern by English maker. Fitted with a Fresnel glass lens. Lantern
Category
Vintage 1950s European Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Ships Cabin Lantern With Oil Burner
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass cabin lantern with original burner and fuel tank, rear reflector, hinged door and
Category
Vintage 1940s European Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Polished and Lacqured Ship
s Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
With glass Fresnel lens, hoisting and tether handle, vented top, brass trim. Dimensions: 11" diam x 22" H (w/o handle).
Category
20th Century Lanterns
Ships Bow Lantern of Copper and Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
.
The lantern is mounted on a section of ships grating creating an awesome display.
Weight:
Overall
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Solid Brass Ships Masthead Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered ship's masthead lantern by Perko. Fitted with a Fresnel lens. Mounted
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern with brass hoisting ring with protective brass rods. Vented top, Tether rings
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Ships Masthead Lantern by Porter of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Massive ships masthead lantern with original makers badge from William Porters Sons Company, 271
Category
Vintage 1910s North American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Ships Anchor Lanterns by Perkins Marine Lamp Company
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of large solid brass ships anchor lanterns with fresnel glass lenses. Both have brass makers
Category
Vintage 1980s Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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Ship Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of ship lanterns is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct ship lanterns — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Find 398 antique and vintage ship lanterns at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Ship lanterns have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Ship lanterns are generally popular furniture pieces, but Arts and Crafts, industrial and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some ship lanterns are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller ship lanterns, measuring 2.45 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Ship lanterns have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Meteorite, Davey
Co. and Nippon Sento Company Ltd are consistently popular.
How Much are Ship Lanterns?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,695, while they’re typically $104 on the low end and $50,300 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.
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