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Bow Lantern

Brass Bow Lantern
Brass Bow Lantern

Brass Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass bow lantern with clear Fresnel lens by George B.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Ships Bow Lantern
Ships Bow Lantern

Ships Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships bow lantern from a yacht. Marine lantern with three lenses, clear, port, and starboard.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Steel Boat Bow Lantern
Steel Boat Bow Lantern

Steel Boat Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished steel bow lantern from a boat. Fitted with red and green Fresnel lenses.

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Polished Steel Boat Bow Lantern
Polished Steel Boat Bow Lantern

Polished Steel Boat Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished steel marine bow lantern with port and starboard fresnel lenses, brass cap.

Category

Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Brass Bow Lantern “Hopkins” Lantern
Brass Bow Lantern “Hopkins” Lantern

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. With Fresnel glass lens. No burner. Weight: 2 LBS Overall dimensions: 11” H x 6" L ...

Category

Antique 1890s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Polished Steel Boat Bow Lantern
Polished Steel Boat Bow Lantern

Polished Steel Boat Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished steel bow lantern from a boat with red and blue bullseye lenses to Signal port and starboard.

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Bow Lantern from a Boat
Bow Lantern from a Boat

Bow Lantern from a Boat

Located in Norwell, MA

Choice polished and lacquered boat lantern with blue and red lenses, vented top with heart shape holes. Carry handles. American, Circa 1930 Weight: 1.75 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 10"...

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Ships Bow Lantern
Art Deco Style Ships Bow Lantern

Art Deco Style Ships Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Art Deco period ships bow lantern with red and green lenses in a polished steel case that has been wired for home use.

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Quality Boat Bow Lantern by Perko
Quality Boat Bow Lantern by Perko

Quality Boat Bow Lantern by Perko

Located in Norwell, MA

Quality ships bow lantern with red and green Fresnel glass lenses.

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Bow Lantern from a Small Boat
Bow Lantern from a Small Boat

Bow Lantern from a Small Boat

Located in Norwell, MA

Port and starboard solid brass boat lantern from George Carpenter of Chicago. Curved red and green lenses. With original burner. Meticulously polished and lacqured. Several very smal...

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Three-Way Bow Lantern
Solid Brass Three-Way Bow Lantern

Solid Brass Three-Way Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished brass boat lantern with three bulls eye lenses, red, green and clear. Highly polished. Fitted with a fresh socket for home use. Hinged door to rear. Weight: 7 lbs Overal...

Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht
Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht

Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht

Located in Norwell, MA

Choice antique nautical boat lantern with clear convex main lens and red and green bullsey lenses. With oil tank, burner and wick inside. Vented top with carry loop. Hinged rear door...

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht
Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht

Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht

Located in Norwell, MA

Choice antique nautical boat lantern with clear convex main lens and red and green bullseye lenses. With oil tank, burner and wick inside. Vented top with carry loop. Hinged rear doo...

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Brass Bow Lantern by British Maker Seahorse
Brass Bow Lantern by British Maker Seahorse

Brass Bow Lantern by British Maker Seahorse

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished brass yacht lantern with clear masthead lens and res and green bullseye glass port and starboard lenses. Hinged door to rear that has a seahorse badge attached. Vente...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Polished Ship's Bow Lantern by Perko with Brass Top
Polished Ship's Bow Lantern by Perko with Brass Top

Polished Ship's Bow Lantern by Perko with Brass Top

Located in Norwell, MA

Perko boat lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Brass maker's tag from Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York, “Perko.” Unit is newly electrified with low voltage LED bulb...

Category

Vintage 1960s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Boat Lantern
Antique Brass Boat Lantern

Antique Brass Boat Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique Bow Lantern from a boat by an English maker. Fitted with clear, red, and blue lenses.

Category

Vintage 1930s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Port and Starboard Boat Lantern
Port and Starboard Boat Lantern

Port and Starboard Boat Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass bow lantern from a yacht or launch. With blue and red fresnel glass lenses.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Port and Starboard Boat Lantern
Port and Starboard Boat Lantern

Port and Starboard Boat Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass bow lantern from a yacht or launch. With blue and red fresnel glass lenses.

Category

Vintage 1940s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Boat Lantern with Red and Blue Lenses
Boat Lantern with Red and Blue Lenses

Boat Lantern with Red and Blue Lenses

Located in Norwell, MA

Bow lantern from a yacht by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn New York.

Category

Vintage 1950s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Ships Lantern with Port and Starboard Lenses
Ships Lantern with Port and Starboard Lenses

Ships Lantern with Port and Starboard Lenses

Located in Norwell, MA

Steel boat bow lantern. Glass Fresnel lens in red and green.

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Antique Boat Lantern of Solid Brass
Antique Boat Lantern of Solid Brass

Antique Boat Lantern of Solid Brass

Located in Norwell, MA

Bow lantern from a boat with red and blue fresnel glass lenses.

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Brass Port & Starboard
Brass Port & Starboard

Brass Port & Starboard

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass port and starboard bow lantern from a boat. Very rare dual bullseye Fresnel lens design bow light in a highly polished solid brass case that is mounted to a mahogany base.

Category

Vintage 1930s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Bow Light Yacht Masthead Lantern
Bow Light Yacht Masthead Lantern

Bow Light Yacht Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

“Bow light” is engraved onto an applied badge soldered to the case.

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Bronze Bow Regency Lantern Fixture Pendent
Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Bronze Bow Regency Lantern Fixture Pendent

Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Bronze Bow Regency Lantern Fixture Pendent

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Beautiful etched bronze with draping bow lantern, pendant lantern fixture with cutout design around the bottom, fluted and filigree edges the top edge and ribbon bows highlight the...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Ships Lantern from the Bow of a Boat
Ships Lantern from the Bow of a Boat

Ships Lantern from the Bow of a Boat

Located in Norwell, MA

Exceptional Yacht lantern with large red, blue, and clear bullseye lenses. Highly polished and lacquered case. Vented top and carry rings. Hinged door to rear. Oil burner in place. T...

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Large Italian Painted Tole Glass Lantern Fixture Ribbons Bows Flowers
Wonderful Large Italian Painted Tole Glass Lantern Fixture Ribbons Bows Flowers

Wonderful Large Italian Painted Tole Glass Lantern Fixture Ribbons Bows Flowers

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Large Italian Hand Painted Tole With Seeded Panel Glass Lantern Fixture With Ribbons Bows & Flowers And Fitted With 6 Internal Candelabra Sockets Rewired With UL Ready To...

Category

20th Century Italian Belle Époque Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Large French Ormolu Bronze Bow Ribbon Tassel Swags Lantern Fixture
Wonderful Large French Ormolu Bronze Bow Ribbon Tassel Swags Lantern Fixture

Wonderful Large French Ormolu Bronze Bow Ribbon Tassel Swags Lantern Fixture

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful large French ormolu gilt bronze bow, ribbon, tassel, swags and finials three-light lantern fixture.

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Palatial Large French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Ribbon & Bow Swag Lantern Chandelier
Palatial Large French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Ribbon & Bow Swag Lantern Chandelier

Palatial Large French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Ribbon & Bow Swag Lantern Chandelier

Located in Roslyn, NY

Exquisite French Louis XVI style gilt bronze three-light lantern fixture adorned with bronze beaded swags and finished with a center medallion of a bow.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful French Dore Bronze Curved Glass Ormolu Bow Swag Tassel Lantern Fixture
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Curved Glass Ormolu Bow Swag Tassel Lantern Fixture

Wonderful French Dore Bronze Curved Glass Ormolu Bow Swag Tassel Lantern Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful French doré bronze curved glass ormolu-mounted with bows and swags and tassels Lantern 4 candelabra light fixture Provenance: Sotheby's Auction House New York City Wiri...

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Brass Bow Light
Brass Bow Light

Brass Bow Light

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Fitted with its original burner. Mounting flange on rear. Lantern is by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn New Yo...

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship’s Bow Light
Solid Brass Ship’s Bow Light

Solid Brass Ship’s Bow Light

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished and lacquered one hundred-year-old ship’s lantern with Fresnel glass lens, mounting flanges, hoop carry handle, etc. Maker’s name is Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation, ...

Category

Vintage 1910s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern

Located in Houston, TX

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern. Offered is a stunning antique French Louis XVI style bronze lantern with curved opaline glass panels and a beautiful bow detail.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Bow Fronted Copper Wall Lantern
Bow Fronted Copper Wall Lantern

Bow Fronted Copper Wall Lantern

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Bow Fronted Copper Wall Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Bow fronted copper wall lantern, UK, circa 1850.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Wall Lights and Sconces

Steel Ship's Lantern from the Bow of the Vessel
Steel Ship's Lantern from the Bow of the Vessel

Steel Ship's Lantern from the Bow of the Vessel

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished steel ship's masthead lantern with two Fresnel glass lenses. Brass mounting bracket and trim. Dimensions: 13 3/4''H x 7 3/4''W x 8 5/8''D Weight: 9 lbs. Made: America Ma...

Category

Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Wonderful Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels Bows
Wonderful Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels Bows

Wonderful Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels Bows

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

An elegant doré bronze five-light lanterns with etched ribbed bronze trim on top and bottom of the lantern are fluted reed trim with cross bows around a curved glass panel accented w...

Category

20th Century Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels Bows
Wonderful Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels Bows

Wonderful Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels Bows

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

An elegant doré bronze five-light lanterns with etched ribbed bronze trim on top and bottom of the lantern are fluted reed trim with cross bows around a curved glass panel accented w...

Category

20th Century Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

WM Porter and Sons Ships Lantern
WM Porter and Sons Ships Lantern

WM Porter and Sons Ships Lantern

By Perkins Marine Lamp

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass bow boat lantern with markers badge from WM Porter and Sons, nineteenth century.

Category

Antique 1890s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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Zinc Dome Lantern
Zinc Dome Lantern

Zinc Dome Lantern

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H 50 in Dm 30 in

Zinc Dome Lantern

Located in Stamford, CT

A large architectural zinc dome top lantern with replacement bow glass panels having ball finials with four (4) interior lights.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Zinc

Bow Lantern
Bow Lantern

Bow Lantern

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H 7 in W 7 in D 5 in

Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Bow lantern from a small vessel with red and green Fresnel lenses, centre vane, hoisting handle, and etc.

Category

Antique 19th Century Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Brass Bow Lantern
Brass Bow Lantern

Brass Bow Lantern

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H 8 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

Brass Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass bow lantern with red, clear and blue colored lenses.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Lanterns

Ships Bow Lantern
Ships Bow Lantern

Ships Bow Lantern

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H 6 in W 5 in D 10 in

Ships Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished steel port and starboard bow lantern from a boat. With brass bezels and cap.

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Bow Lantern by Wilcox Crittendon
Bow Lantern by Wilcox Crittendon

Bow Lantern by Wilcox Crittendon

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H 14.5 in W 7 in D 10 in

Bow Lantern by Wilcox Crittendon

Located in Norwell, MA

Bow Lantern by Wilcox Crittendon fine ship's solid brass bow lantern with three Fresnel lenses of red, green and clear.

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Solid Brass Nautical Bow Lantern
Solid Brass Nautical Bow Lantern

Solid Brass Nautical Bow Lantern

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H 9 in W 8 in D 5 in

Solid Brass Nautical Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished bow lantern from a yacht or launch. With vented top and carry ring.

Category

Antique 1890s American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Tricolor Meteorite Ships Bow Lantern
Tricolor Meteorite Ships Bow Lantern

Tricolor Meteorite Ships Bow Lantern

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H 22 in W 16 in D 12 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1910s Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Matched Pair of Bow Lanterns by Perkins Marine
Matched Pair of Bow Lanterns by Perkins Marine

Matched Pair of Bow Lanterns by Perkins Marine

Located in Norwell, MA

Matched pair of ship's bow lanterns by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation with red and green lenses.

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20th Century Lanterns

Solid Brass Ships Bow Lantern of Rare Design
Solid Brass Ships Bow Lantern of Rare Design

Solid Brass Ships Bow Lantern of Rare Design

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass meticulously polished and lacquered ship or boat bow lantern. Thick curved lens, protective brass header bar.

Category

Vintage 1930s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Ship Port and Starboard Bow Lantern with Wide Shroud and Vane
Ship Port and Starboard Bow Lantern with Wide Shroud and Vane

Ship Port and Starboard Bow Lantern with Wide Shroud and Vane

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship’s port and starboard bow lantern with wide shroud and vane. Rich red and green Fresnel lenses.

Category

Vintage 1910s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Perko Bow Lantern
Solid Brass Perko Bow Lantern

Solid Brass Perko Bow Lantern

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H 12 in W 6 in D 5 in

Solid Brass Perko Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished boat lantern with fresnel lens. Highly polished case. Vented top with carry ring "H-6-71 Perko" 3lbs. 12"Hx6"Wx5"Dia

Category

Vintage 1930s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Bow Lantern from a Boat
Bow Lantern from a Boat

Bow Lantern from a Boat

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H 9 in W 5 in D 5 in

Bow Lantern from a Boat

Located in Norwell, MA

Boat lantern with steel case port and starboard fresnel lenses. Brass cap. Rewired for home use. 9" H x 5" W x 5" D. 2 lbs.

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Quality Boat Bow Lantern by Perko
Quality Boat Bow Lantern by Perko

Quality Boat Bow Lantern by Perko

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H 16 in W 11 in D 8 in

Quality Boat Bow Lantern by Perko

Located in Norwell, MA

Quality ships bow lantern with red and green fresnel glass lenses.

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Bow Lantern with Bullseye Lenses
Brass Bow Lantern with Bullseye Lenses

Brass Bow Lantern with Bullseye Lenses

Located in Norwell, MA

Early twentieth century boat lantern with three thick bullseye lenses of clear, red, and blue glass. Dutch made, early twentieth century. Top quality relic. With original burner. Hin...

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Ships Bow Lantern of Copper and Brass
Ships Bow Lantern of Copper and Brass

Ships Bow Lantern of Copper and Brass

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H 24 in W 17 in D 8 in

Ships Bow Lantern of Copper and Brass

Located in Norwell, MA

This great nautical lantern is as good as they come. Brass trim includes hasp, handle, bezel, etc. The lantern is mounted on a section of ships grating creating an awesome display...

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Triplex Marine Bow Lantern
Triplex Marine Bow Lantern

Triplex Marine Bow Lantern

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H 11 in W 8 in D 5 in

Triplex Marine Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass bow boat lantern by Triplex. With red and green Fresnel glass lenses and a patent date of April 1st 1913.

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Robert Findlay Marine Lantern from Bow
Robert Findlay Marine Lantern from Bow

Robert Findlay Marine Lantern from Bow

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H 15 in W 11 in D 9 in

Robert Findlay Marine Lantern from Bow

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship or yacht bow lantern by maker Robert Findlay of New York.

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Faux Bois Hexagonal Lantern with Gilded Bow Knots
Faux Bois Hexagonal Lantern with Gilded Bow Knots

Faux Bois Hexagonal Lantern with Gilded Bow Knots

Located in Westwood, NJ

Naturalistic faux bois Grotto form hexagonal five-light hall lantern with gilded bow knots, mid-20th century.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Naturalistic Faux Bois Form Hexagonal Lantern with Gilded Bow Knots
Naturalistic Faux Bois Form Hexagonal Lantern with Gilded Bow Knots

Naturalistic Faux Bois Form Hexagonal Lantern with Gilded Bow Knots

Located in Stamford, CT

Naturalistic form hexagonal lantern with gilded bow knots. Faux Bois tree forms make up the armature of the frame.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Wonderful French Ribbon Bow Gilt Bronze Three-Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Wonderful French Ribbon Bow Gilt Bronze Three-Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture

Wonderful French Ribbon Bow Gilt Bronze Three-Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful petite lantern with curved glass sides and beautiful etched detail from the ribbon bows that accent the top to the filigree decorated arms of the three lights.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Belle Époque Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Bronze Readed X-Pattern Curved Glass Lantern Neoclassical Bow Fixture
Wonderful Bronze Readed X-Pattern Curved Glass Lantern Neoclassical Bow Fixture

Wonderful Bronze Readed X-Pattern Curved Glass Lantern Neoclassical Bow Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French bronze readed x-pattern curved glass lantern neoclassical fixture having three candelabra lights inside, accompanied by chain canopy and mounting hardware.

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Elegant French Dore Bronze Four-Light Lantern With Bows & Swags Bent Glass
Elegant French Dore Bronze Four-Light Lantern With Bows & Swags Bent Glass

Elegant French Dore Bronze Four-Light Lantern With Bows & Swags Bent Glass

Located in Roslyn, NY

This ornately French lantern is decorated with beautiful dore bronze décor of bows with pine cones, swags, ribbons and tassels draping all 4 panels of this circular lantern.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Palatial Large French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Ribbon & Bow Swag Lantern Chandelier
Palatial Large French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Ribbon & Bow Swag Lantern Chandelier

Palatial Large French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Ribbon & Bow Swag Lantern Chandelier

Located in Roslyn, NY

Exquisite French Louis XVI style gilt bronze three-light lantern fixture adorned with bronze beaded swags and finished with a center medallion of a bow.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Copper Bow Lights
Pair of Copper Bow Lights

Pair of Copper Bow Lights

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H 19 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

Pair of Copper Bow Lights

Located in Norwell, MA

Authentic pair of copper bow lights with Fresnel lenses, cornerback, rear door, carry handles, patent badges, hinged chimney tops and red and blue bulbs. Badges read: "Bow starb...

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20th Century Lanterns

Port and Starboard Bow Light
Port and Starboard Bow Light

Port and Starboard Bow Light

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H 6 in W 6 in D 6 in

Port and Starboard Bow Light

Located in Norwell, MA

Port and starboard bow light from a motor boat. Red and green Fresnel lens, carry handle, painted galvanized steel. Dimensions: 6" x 6".

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Lanterns

Pair of Very Large American 19th Century Ship's Bow Lights with Fresnel Lens
Pair of Very Large American 19th Century Ship's Bow Lights with Fresnel Lens

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 1910.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Solid Brass Boat Lantern from Bow
Solid Brass Boat Lantern from Bow

Solid Brass Boat Lantern from Bow

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H 12 in W 8 in D 6 in

Solid Brass Boat Lantern from Bow

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished and lacquered nautical boat lantern with red and blue Fresnel lenses. Mounted to a thick wood base with dark finish. Lantern has been wired for home use. Weight is 3 ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture

Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

This gilt schooner boat chandelier is beautifully detailed with a crystal beaded keel, crystal star accents and lantern on the bow. Crystal beads highlight the various lines to the t...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Early 1900s Carved Wood Chandelier from Brittany, France, "Sailors of St. Malo"
Early 1900s Carved Wood Chandelier from Brittany, France, "Sailors of St. Malo"

Early 1900s Carved Wood Chandelier from Brittany, France, "Sailors of St. Malo"

Located in Dallas, TX

The anchors are separated by well-done carvings of fishermen clad in trawler oilskins and bucket mariner’s caps holding a lantern held out over the ship’s bow (each lantern is a ligh...

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Brass Bow Lantern, Heavy
Brass Bow Lantern, Heavy

Brass Bow Lantern, Heavy

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H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

Brass Bow Lantern, Heavy

Located in Norwell, MA

Heavy brass bow lantern with a clear Fresnel lens. Overall dimensions: 5.5" H x 5.5" W.

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20th Century Lanterns

Mounted Marine Bow Lantern
Mounted Marine Bow Lantern

Mounted Marine Bow Lantern

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H 7 in W 11 in D 7.5 in

Mounted Marine Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass pleasure craft bow lantern with flagpole receptacle for pennant.

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20th Century Table Lamps

Brass Bow Lantern from Boat
Brass Bow Lantern from Boat

Brass Bow Lantern from Boat

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H 10 in W 8 in D 8 in

Brass Bow Lantern from Boat

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished and lacquered solid brass bow lantern with three bull’s-eye lenses. The lenses are for port, starboard and forward.

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Bow Lantern from Boat
Brass Bow Lantern from Boat

Brass Bow Lantern from Boat

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H 11 in W 6 in D 5 in

Brass Bow Lantern from Boat

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass port and starboard boat lantern by Perko. The red port lantern has a vertical crack. Lantern is mounted to a wood base and is electrified for home display. Weight is 4 po...

Category

Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Boat Bow Lantern
Solid Brass Boat Bow Lantern

Solid Brass Boat Bow Lantern

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H 15 in W 12 in D 10 in

Solid Brass Boat Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished and lacquered boat lantern with glass port and starboard fresnel glass lenses, carry ring, wide shroud and vented chimney. Lantern has been wired for home display. Wi...

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Port and Starboard Bow Lantern
Brass Port and Starboard Bow Lantern

Brass Port and Starboard Bow Lantern

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H 11 in W 5 in D 5 in

Brass Port and Starboard Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished and lacquered bow boat lantern. With blue and red Fresnel glass lenses.

Category

Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Lantern by Perko
Brass Boat Lantern by Perko

Brass Boat Lantern by Perko

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H 13 in W 9 in D 7 in

Brass Boat Lantern by Perko

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ship or boat bow lantern by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York.

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Bow Glass Pendant Lantern
Antique Italian Bow Glass Pendant Lantern

Antique Italian Bow Glass Pendant Lantern

Located in London, GB

A large bow glass lantern. Patinated brass and thick curved glass, Italy, circa 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wonderful French Ormolu Bronze Large Bow Ribbon Tassel Swag Four-Light Lantern
Wonderful French Ormolu Bronze Large Bow Ribbon Tassel Swag Four-Light Lantern

Wonderful French Ormolu Bronze Large Bow Ribbon Tassel Swag Four-Light Lantern

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French ormolu bronze large bow / ribbon / tassel swag four candelabra light lantern chandelier enclosed with curved bent glass and glass bottom, surrounded along the top ...

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Vintage 1930s French Regency Lanterns

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Bronze

An Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Bow Fronted Wall Lanterns
An Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Bow Fronted Wall Lanterns

An Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Bow Fronted Wall Lanterns

Located in Benington, Herts

An Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Bow Fronted Wall Lanterns Executed in Gilt Brass French - Circa 1900 These fine wall lanterns feature two finely cast candle a...

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Antique Early 1900s French Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian Tole Lantern
Italian Tole Lantern

Italian Tole Lantern

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H 29 in W 15 in D 15 in

Italian Tole Lantern

Located in Westwood, NJ

Unusual polychrome Italian tole peinte hall lantern with bow knots, flowers and door.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Lanterns

Pair of Perko Yacht Chrome Plated Bow Running Lights, circa 1950
Pair of Perko Yacht Chrome Plated Bow Running Lights, circa 1950

Pair of Perko Yacht Chrome Plated Bow Running Lights, circa 1950

By Perko Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Pair of Perko chrome-plated bow running lights for a yacht, circa 1950. Very scarce chromed port and starboard lights with red and green Fresnel lens (respectively).

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

Brass Bow Boat Lantern by Perko of Brooklyn New York
Brass Bow Boat Lantern by Perko of Brooklyn New York

Brass Bow Boat Lantern by Perko of Brooklyn New York

By Perkins Marine Lamp

Located in Norwell, MA

Boat lantern by Perko of Brooklyn New York. This lantern has been meticulously polished and lacquered to a very high standard. Also wired for home use and mounted to a thick mahogany...

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Vintage 1930s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Large Bronze Three-Light Bow Tassle Hexagon Lantern Pendent Fixture
Wonderful Large Bronze Three-Light Bow Tassle Hexagon Lantern Pendent Fixture

Wonderful Large Bronze Three-Light Bow Tassle Hexagon Lantern Pendent Fixture

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

Beautiful etched bronze hexagon shaped lantern, pendent or chandelier fixture with Greek key cutout design around the bottom, fluted edges filigree edges the top edge and ribbon bows...

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Vintage 1940s Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair Bronze Readed X-Pattern Curved Glass Lantern Neoclassical Bow Fixtures
Fine Pair Bronze Readed X-Pattern Curved Glass Lantern Neoclassical Bow Fixtures

Fine Pair Bronze Readed X-Pattern Curved Glass Lantern Neoclassical Bow Fixtures

Located in Roslyn, NY

Wonderful pair of classic gilt bronze and curved glass four light lanterns. With beautiful scrolls curving at the top and supporting the lights, and beautiful etching around the bron...

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20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful French Bow Gilt Doré Bronze and Frosted Art Glass Chandelier Lantern
Wonderful French Bow Gilt Doré Bronze and Frosted Art Glass Chandelier Lantern

Wonderful French Bow Gilt Doré Bronze and Frosted Art Glass Chandelier Lantern

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful three-light gilt bronze floral and beautiful frosted glass chandelier lantern. The gilt bronze decorates the glass with draped floral and ribbon bows surrounding the chan...

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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixtures Curved Glass Panels Bows
Fine Pair Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixtures Curved Glass Panels Bows

Fine Pair Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixtures Curved Glass Panels Bows

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

An elegant pair of doré bronze five-light lanterns with etched ribbed bronze trim on top and bottom of the lanterns are fluted reed trim with cross bows around a curved glass panel a...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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Bow Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bow lantern for your home. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every bow lantern was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a bow lantern — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A bow lantern made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. A well-made bow lantern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Perko Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bow Lantern?

A bow lantern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,420, while the lowest priced sells for $139 and the highest can go for as much as $10,875.

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.