Anchor Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine old highly polished Meteorite ship's lantern with brass "Anchor" badge.
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Meteorite Lantern
Meteorite Copper Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper and brass ships “not under command” lantern with clear Fresnel glass lens. Fitted with brass badges. Copper hoisting handle. Polished and lacquered. Wired for home use. Remnan...
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Vintage 1930s Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Steel Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
English made ships lantern by Meteorite. Fitted with a fresnel glass lens.
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Vintage 1950s European Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwood, NJ
Massive late 19th century copper and brass ship's lantern by the English firm Meteorite. With copper maker's badge, fresnel glass lens and brass bail handle.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
Copper Ship’s Lantern by English Maker Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass badge with serial number from lantern maker Meteorite and another from the ship’s chandler “Harvie Commercial Quality, Birmingham”.
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Vintage 1930s North American Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite of England
Located in Norwell, MA
The lantern case is fitted with a makers plate from "Meteorite" with a serial number "A12344".
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Vintage 1920s English Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern By Meteorite Of England
Located in Norwell, MA
The lantern case is fitted with a makers plate from "Meteorite" with serial number "A18079".
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Vintage 1920s European Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
Copper and Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper and brass ship's anchor light with hoisting handle, made by the venerable English firm "Meteorite". Polished and lacquered. Dimensions: 20" H (without handle) x 10" diam.
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20th Century Lanterns
Pair of English Polished Steel Ship Lanterns ( Meteorite Firm )
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English polished steel ship lanterns. Signed by maker , Meteorite and stamped Port and Starboard.
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20th Century British Lanterns
Solid Copper Ship’s Anchor Lantern by Meteorite of England
Located in Norwell, MA
Clear Fresnel glass lens, removable red lens. Fitted to a mahogany base. Brasses include badges, handles, hasp, hinges, bars, etc. Weight: 16 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 22"H x 14"D Ma...
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Vintage 1920s North American Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Pair of English Polished Steel Ship Lanterns by Meteorite, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Meteorite Firm. Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century British Lanterns
Antique English Maritime Lantern "Meteorite 50811" by Meteorite Lamp Co.
By Meteorite
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Maritime Lantern "Meteorite 50811" by Meteorite Lamp Co., Painted Metal with Fresnel Lens, circa 1920s–30s Height: 25.5" with handle extended, 21" to top of lantern Diameter...
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Early 20th Century English Candle Sconces
Materials
Metal
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. With brass makers badge and serial number.
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Vintage 1920s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
Pair of Port and Starboard Ship Lanterns by Meteorite "P18124" & "P137559"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
This is a fabulous pair of genuine ship's lanterns from a huge old vessel, great relics.
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Vintage 1920s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
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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Vintage 1920s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
Pair of Copper Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns by Meteorite, "25029" & "19203"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of solid copper and brass ship's port and starboard ships lanterns by the venerable and famous English maker "Meteorite."
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Vintage 1940s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
Ship's Trawling Lantern with Red and Blue Filters by Meteorite "A-11175"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare English ship's lantern known as a trawling lantern. Fitted with red and green filters for port and starboard with a clear strip up the center.
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Vintage 1930s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
Copper "Not Under Command" Ship's Lantern with Glass Fresnel Lens by Meteorite
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern from the English firm "Meteorite." Fitted with a Fresnel glass lens.
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Vintage 1930s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
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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Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
English Ships Anchor Lantern By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical ships lantern with fresnel glass lens. Steel case with brass "Anchor" and "Meteorite" badges.
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
Antique Anchor "Meteorite" Copper Ship Lantern
Located in Raleigh, NC
An antique copper ship lantern manufactured by Anchor dating to the early 1900s. Looks to be complete but shows heavy signs of age and use with plenty as verdigris to the copper as ...
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Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
Large Pair of Port and Starboard Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Large pair of meteorite ships port and starboard lanterns in polished steel cases with clear Fresnel glass lenses and colored red and green filters.
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Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
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Meteorite Copper Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Large ship's masthead lantern by famous British maker Meteorite. With brass maker's badge with Meteorite and serial no.
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20th Century Lanterns
Towing Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Meteorite towing lantern of copper and brass with Fresnel lens.
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20th Century Lanterns
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 Lanterns
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 green starboard lantern. Mounted to a thick mahogany base with varnished finish. The...
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Vintage 1910s Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Port and Starboard Lanterns by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of lanterns fitted with Fresnel glass lenses, hoisting handles of solid brass, vented chimneys, sliding rear doors, and etc. Fitted with burners. Dimensions: 16" L x 15&quo...
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20th Century Lanterns
Pair of English Polished Steel Ship Lanterns (Meteorite)
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English polished steel ship lanterns. Signed by maker , Meteorite and stamped Port and Starboard.
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Early 20th Century British Lanterns
Pair of English Copper Ship Lanterns by Meteorite, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Meteorite Firm. Early 20th Century. Pair has been electrified.
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Early 20th Century British Lanterns
Pair of English Copper Anchor Ship Lanterns. Meteorite Firm, Circa 1910-20
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English copper anchor ship lanterns. Stamped by maker, Meteorite. Circa 1910-20
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Early 20th Century British Lanterns
Galvanized Steel Not under Command Light by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's "Not Under Command" light of galvanized steel by Meteorite with fresnel lens, red filter and carry handle. Dimensions: 21" H x 8.5" W.
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20th Century Lanterns
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.
Category
Vintage 1920s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
Ships Lantern with Cobalt Blue Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Meteorite ships lantern with curved cobalt blue lens, old original finish.
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Vintage 1910s American Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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 Meteorite badges, etc.
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20th Century Lanterns
Giant Pair of Copper Port & Starboard Ships Lanterns by Meteorite, 12402 & 19204
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H 22 in W 14 in D 14 in
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 with several brass badges including port, starboard, Meteorite 12401, William Harvie...
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Vintage 1910s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
Pair Large Vintage Nautical Lanterns
By Meteorite
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Pair of large vintage Masthead galvanized starboard and port nautical lanterns by Meteorite. One lamp has some rusted parts and to the base a missing back.
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20th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
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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Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Anchor Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Steel 360 degree lantern by Meteorite. Fitted with brass ID badges with Meteorite badge with serial number and "anchor" badge.
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20th Century Lanterns
Ship's Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's lantern by English maker Meteorite with brass maker's badges, glass fresnel lenses and highly polished copper case.
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20th Century Lanterns
Copper Ship's Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
English made "Meteorite" ship's lantern with Fresnel lens, hoist and tether handles of brass.
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20th Century Lanterns
Two Large Copper Ship's Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's "Not Under Command" copper lantern by Meteorite with carry handle and maker's badge.
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Vintage 1930s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper, Brass
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Meteorite Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic meteorite lantern available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and copper, every meteorite lantern was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer meteorite lantern, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.
How Much is a Meteorite Lantern?
Prices for a meteorite lantern start at $495 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $1,794.
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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