Art Deco Enameled Railway Lantern by Usines Foal, Belgium, 1918-1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
A rare Art Deco railway lantern that can be used as a unique decorative lighting object.
Metal, Copper
Vintage Industrial Red Railway Lantern, 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial railway lantern made by Kovo Věšín in former Czechoslovakia during the 1980s.
Iron
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USA Sheet Iron Red Light Adlake Adams and Westlake Railway Lantern, 1908
Located in Labrit, Landes
Railway red lantern made in 1908 for "Adlake" Adams and Westlake Company This red lantern is a piece of American history and a testimony of the construction of the United States.
Sheet Metal
Antique Lantern Signaling Lamp, White-Red-Green, Italy Railway, Still Working
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian manual oil lantern for signaling for railway station chief, white-red-green state railway.
Brass
Antique Brass Marine or Railway Beacon
Located in Norwell, MA
Hughes and Burroughs Lantern with huge dioptric bullseye lens. With mounting brackets, carry handle. Fitted with electric socket for home use. Cap is engraved "Hughes and Burroughs M...
Brass
Italian Railway Manual Oil Lamp, 1920s Table Oil Lamp
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique Railway OIL LAMP with GREEN - RED SIGNAL - and Signal Lantern - FS BRAND - Early 1900's in tin plated metal
Iron
Antique Marine Signal Lantern by Charles Picard
Located in Norwell, MA
Marine and railway signal lantern by Noted French maker. The embossed makers badge reads Ch.G.Picard, inverter, 38r.R.Pascal, Paris, 1856.
Brass, Copper, Iron
THOMAS JONHSON 1865 London Exceptional Oval Vesta Matches Box In .925 Sterling
By Thomas Johnson, London 1, Thomas Johnson II
Located in Miami, FL
Johnson’s listing for 1861 was expanded to include railway lanterns and every description of silver small work.
Silver, Sterling Silver
2 Antique Brass Canal Railway Converted Oil Lamp Candle Lanterns Sconces 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of electric wall sconces made from converting antique brass canal / railway signal / carriage lanterns - rectangular form with glass on three sides, vented top and fixed handle.
Brass
Spanish Railway Design Large Hanging Wall Lantern or Sconce in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Heavily adorned by the hammer work thorough. Rare find. This lantern has a design inspired in the antique railway oil lanterns.
Wrought Iron, Iron, Gold Leaf
Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique copper police/ railroad / boat signal lantern / hand lamp. Features cylindrical body style, fluted cone shaped chimney top, and rear handles of a typical dark lantern but no ...
Copper
Matali Crasset Nomade Led Floor or Table Light
By Matali Crasset
Located in London, GB
French designer Matali Crasset has created a lamp based on traditional railway lighting for IKEA's PS 2017 collection. Crasset took inspiration from classic hand-held railway lantern...
Wire
Railway Lantern
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Small lantern of railway metal enamel of switchers night before.
Industrial Copper Wall Lantern
Located in Stamford, GB
A copper LMS (London, Midland and Scottish Railway) lantern with original patination and enamelled reflector, England, circa 1920.
Copper
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 16.15 in D 14.97 in
English Copper & Opaline Glass Railway Station Lantern ~ NOS
Located in Downham Market, GB
A unused copper railway wall lantern. A wonderful thing which I felt very fortunate to come by, manufactured by V & R Blakemore of Birmingham who manufactured guns, locks & lanterns ...
Copper
Brass Candle Lantern
By Gillet Forest
Located in Sidmouth, Devon
Gillet Forest manufactured cars from circa 1890 until they closed in 1908. They also made lanterns for the railways, other car manufacturers and for the domestic market.
Brass
European Railway Lanterns, Three varied styles
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iron Railway lanterns from France.Four slightly different lanterns.
Metal
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British Railway Lantern
Located in Culver City, CA
Wonderful gas lantern with original oil burner, reflector, and wall mount bracket
A Pair of 1930s Iron and Glass Germain Railways Lanterns
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Two railways lanterns manufactured in Germany in the Thirties and used for railways signals.
Iron
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H 26.78 in W 14.57 in D 11.03 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Toleware Painted Metal Railway Lantern, C.1880
Located in London, GB
An unusual and large late 19th century painted toleware lantern. c.1880 Perhaps originally from a railway environment with carry loop to the top.
Metal
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H 16.93 in W 13 in D 11.82 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Copper Verdigris Metal Railway Lantern, C.1890
Located in London, GB
Elegantly formed Victorian copper wall lantern in original condition. c.1890 A beautiful time worn verdigris to the copper with glazed front, sides and underside.
Metal
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H 13.75 in Dm 7.5 in
Antique Eli Griffiths & Sons Birmingham Victorian Railway Ships Candle Lantern
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1880 - 1910 - this is a late Victorian candle lit lamp, most likely for Railway use, and was made by the firm Eli Griffiths and Son who were well known for manufacturing items ...
Metal
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H 20.48 in Dm 18.12 in L 20.48 in
Early 20th C Edwardian Extra Large Copper Gas Lantern Railway Station Light
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Impressive in scale, copper gas lantern with a later frosted glass lens. Likely to of been used in an early 20th century Industrial setting, railway station or the like.
Copper
Vintage Industrial Style Metal and Glass Lantern
Located in Marbella, ES
Its clean lines and geometric structure are reminiscent of traditional industrial and railway lanterns, combining functionality with a robust aesthetic.
Iron
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H 8.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Swedish Novelty Decanter - Nautical / Railway Signal Lantern c.1950
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and fun decanter or cocktail shaker made from silver plate with the original green bottle or decanter within in the form of a Marine or Railway Signal Lantern The unders...
Silver Plate
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H 29.14 in Dm 15.56 in
Antique Glazed Copper Railway L&NE Hall Lantern Pendant Light Lamp. C.1900
Located in London, GB
An simply formed copper street lantern with natural patina. English, c.1900. Formerly a gas lantern, now discreetly adapted for use an electric pendant.
Copper
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H 40.16 in W 50.01 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage British Railways Poster Track Laying By Night Terence Cuneo
By Terence Cuneo
Located in London, GB
Original vintage British Railways poster - Track Laying By Night - featuring a stunning industrial image of men working by overhead lights and lanterns laying new railway tracks unde...
Paper
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H 39.97 in W 49.81 in D 0.04 in
Original British Railways Poster by Terence Cuneo "Track Laying By Night"
By Terence Cuneo
Located in London, GB
Original vintage British Railways poster "Track Laying By Night." Stunning industrial image featuring men working by overhead lights and lanterns, laying new railway tracks.
Paper
Vintage Industrial Black Railway Lantern, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial railway lantern made by Kovo Věšín in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s It features a black metal body and clear glass cover.
Iron
Antique Canadian National Railway Piper Signal Lantern
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique railroad lantern was made by the Hiram L. Piper Company of Canada and date to approximately 1920 and was made for the Canadian National Railroad. The lantern has a heavy...
Metal
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H 21 in W 8 in D 6 in
Pair English WWI Brass Bulkhead Ships/Trench Lanterns/ Sconces, Bulpitt & Sons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Originally designed as ship or officer oil lamps or sconces, these brass lanterns were crafted by Bulpitt & Sons in 1914. Established as a 19th-century brass foundry, Bulpitt & Sons ...
Brass
Victorian Novelty Silver 'Railway Lantern' Sewing Etui / Vinaigrette
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A fine and rare Victorian novelty silver Sewing Etui combined with a Vinaigrette to the base, modelled as a railwayman's lantern. The lens with intaglio monogram, the hinged cover op...
Silver
A Railway Station Pendant by General Electric Co.
By General Electric
Located in New York, NY
An antique railway station carbon-arc lantern with a textured opaline glass shade under a wide black enameled steel shield, topped with a copper hood.
Steel, Copper, Brass
Sensational Near Pair of English Railway Station Lights
Located in Woodbury, CT
A near pair, these rare and heavy cast iron 19th century English railway station lanterns sport their original paint and a stunning, sinuous form.
Iron, Wrought Iron
Four Vintage Railway Lanterns, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
These 4 vintage lanterns were used on the railways. They are varied in size and all have chips to paint etc.
Metal
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H 13.5 in W 5 in D 3 in
Mid-20th Century Chapman Brass Railway Lantern Sconces with Globes, a Pair
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Canton, MA
Iconic Chapman railway lantern sconces. Brass with glass globes.
Brass
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