Masthead Lantern
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Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Outstanding polished steel ship's masthead lantern with brass trim, Fresnel lens, badges and etc.
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Antique Masthead Lantern
Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's masthead lantern by Seahorse of Great Britain. With thick fresnel glass lens.
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Early 20th Century Antique Masthead Lantern
British Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
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 reflector.
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Materials
Brass
English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polish and lacquered ship's masthead lantern. With clear Fresnel glass lens. Vented top, brass carry handle.
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Brass
Brass Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass nineteenth century ships masthead lantern with brass label from "Gilliands 30 South William St., New York.
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1850s American Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Brass
Bow Light Yacht Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass masthead lantern with lavender tinted Fresnel lens.
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1920s North American Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
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Brass Ships Masthead Lantern with Lavender Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Heavy brass masthead lantern with makers badge tag from Perkins Marine of Brooklyn, New York, Perko.
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1890s American Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Brass
Solid Copper Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished ships masthead lantern with clear glass Fresnel lens, carry handle, hinged rear door, mounted to a thick custom made base with dark finish.
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Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's masthead lantern with protective cage, Fresnel lens, ac wiring, vented top, carry handle, etc.
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1920s Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
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Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Outstanding copper ships masthead lantern by the English firm Meteorite. With clear Fresnel glass lens, brass makers badge with serial number A18079.
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1920s Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Copper
Rare Triplex Rippled Glass Masthead Lantern
By Triplex
Located in Norwell, MA
Nice masthead lantern by Triplex. Polished steel case with vented brass top.
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1910s North American Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
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Copper Ships Masthead Lantern On Base
Located in Norwell, MA
High quality solid copper and brass trimmed masthead lantern. With maker's badge from Tung Woo Masthead and Serial No.
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1920s English Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Brass, Copper
Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A11680"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper and brass ships masthead lantern by the venerable English firm Meteorite.
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1920s English Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Copper
Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern with Fresnel Lens by Meteorite "C20696"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Awesome antique ship's masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Hinged and vented top.
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1920s English Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Steel
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite of England
Located in Norwell, MA
Also fitted with a brass "Masthead" badge. Circa 1925.
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1920s English Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Copper
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern By Meteorite Of England
Located in Norwell, MA
Also fitted with a brass "Masthead" badge. Very fine condition. Circa 1925.
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1920s European Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Brass, Copper
Set of 4 Antique Industrial Style Maritime Ship Masthead Lanterns C. 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four antique maritime lanterns, early 20th century. Each lantern is constructed with a cylindrical brass and copper body, steel, copper and brass fittings, glass lens, protect...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
Brass Bow Lantern “Hopkins” Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships masthead lantern with makers label from Hopkins of 119 Chambers St New York.
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1890s North American Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Brass
Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship masthead lantern by Italian maker. With hinged rear door, slide out oil burner, vented top.
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Materials
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Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's lantern by Scottish maker M.P. Calloway Limited Manufacturers of Leith. The steel case has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Fresnel glass lens with brass bezel. Heavy...
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Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwood, NJ
Massive copper ship’s masthead lantern has a hinged top, brass badges and carry handle. 25" high with raised handle.
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Solid Copper French Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Beautiful polished copper ships masthead lantern with glass fresnel lens, original burner, hinged door, etc.
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Materials
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Massive Copper and Brass Ship’s Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper ship’s masthead lantern by English maker “Meteorite”. Brass maker’s badge with serial number A11235.
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1920s European Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Brass
Copper Masthead "Towing" Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
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: F...
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Early 20th Century Antique Masthead Lantern
Cast Aluminum and Glass Anchor Lantern Wall Sconces, a Pair
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of nautical wall mounted masthead lanterns circa 1960. Made of cast aluminum with rich patina, ribbed glass chimneys and octagonal back plates.
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1860s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
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Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Light Fixture. Item features a green painted finish, blue reflector, original tag, very nice antique item, great st...
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Early 20th Century Other Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Metal
Ward Hendrickson Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Cobalt Blue Lens Hanging Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Ward Hendrickson Marine masthead ship lantern cobalt blue lens hanging fixture.
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Early 20th Century Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Steel
Meteorite Copper and Brass Double Masthead Ships Lantern
Located in Nottingham, GB
Substantial in scale and build, the lantern measures approximately 60 cm in height, 34 cm in width, and 30 cm in depth.
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Early 20th Century Antique Masthead Lantern
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Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel masthead lantern with glass Fresnel lens, vented top, brass maker's badge and carry handle.
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Early 20th Century Antique Masthead Lantern
Pair of Copper Masthead Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of large copper Masthead lanterns from Griffith's & Sons of Birmingham, England.
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Early 20th Century Antique Masthead Lantern
Steel Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Steel ship's masthead lantern by venerable English firm "Meteorite".
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Early 20th Century Antique Masthead Lantern
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 Pearl Street, New York.
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1910s North American Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Brass
Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Outstanding copper ships masthead lantern by the English firm Meteorite. With clear Fresnel glass lens, brass makers badge with Meteorite and serial number A12344.
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1920s Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Brass
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 corner. Hinged brass cap. Hoisting handle. Measures: 13" long x 12" wide x ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Masthead Lantern
Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A17450"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's lantern by the English maker Meteorite. This is a Masthead lantern of a very large and sturdy size.
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1920s English Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Copper
Circa 1920s English Ship's Masthead Lantern
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920s ship's masthead lantern, English. A fine example of copper with brass fittings & heavy molded clear glass panel.
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Brass, Copper
Very Large Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens, tall chimney with vented top. Some damage to the chimney bracket and chimney. Weight is 23 pounds.
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1910s Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Brass
Copper Masthead "Griffiths & Sons" Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's lantern known as a masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens.
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1920s English Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Copper
Weathered Ships Masthead Copper Navigation Light. This is a large ships light
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Weathered Ships Masthead Copper Navigation Light. This is a large ships light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Weathered Ships Masthead Copper Navigation Light. This is a large ships light, it has an addition to allow it to be used as an electrical lamp, the oil burner has been left intact s...
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Early 1900s Steampunk Antique Masthead Lantern
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Solid Copper Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished solid copper ships masthead lantern with clear glass Fresnel lens. Hinged top with carry handle.
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1920s Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Copper
Ship's Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Large highly polished and lacquered ship's lantern with thick Fresnel glass lens. Brass badge from Meteorite with serial number A5843, vented top with solid brass carry handle, slidi...
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Early 20th Century Antique Masthead Lantern
Rare Set of Four Ships Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
This is a museum quality group of early twentieth century marine lanterns. Four Piece Lanterns: 1. Anchor 2. Masthead 3.
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1920s European Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Steel
A Copper Masthead Lamp
Located in London, GB
A Copper Masthead Lamp
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Early 20th Century English Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Copper
A Copper Masthead Lamp
Located in London, GB
A Copper Masthead Lamp
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Early 20th Century English Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Copper
A Copper Masthead Lamp
Located in London, GB
A Copper Masthead Lamp
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Early 20th Century English Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Copper
A Copper Masthead Lamp
Located in London, GB
A Copper Masthead Lamp
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Early 20th Century English Antique Masthead Lantern
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Iconic 1930s Asprey Silver Plate Art Deco Ships Lantern Cocktail Shaker
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H 10.25 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Iconic 1930s Asprey Silver Plate Art Deco Ships Lantern Cocktail Shaker
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Providence, RI
Note: Traditionally these novelty shakers were retailed in threes, in green, red and clear glass, denoting port and starboard with the clear version being the masthead lantern. This ...
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Antique Masthead Lantern
Materials
Brass
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique masthead lantern you’re looking for. Each antique masthead lantern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and copper. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique masthead lantern, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique masthead lantern over the years, but those crafted by Triplex are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for an antique masthead lantern at 1stDibs is $900, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $2,995 for the highest priced.
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