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Antique Railway Lanterns

Art Deco Enameled Railway Table lamp or Lantern, 1920s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Art Deco enameled railway lantern by Usines Foal, 48 quai de Mariemont, Bruxelles, Belgium, 1920s
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1920s Antique Railway Lanterns

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Metal, Copper

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
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Early 20th Century English Antique Railway Lanterns

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Sheet Metal

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
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Railway Lanterns

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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
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Antique Railway Lanterns

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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
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1890s English Antique Railway Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Early Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Lamp, Denmark ca. 1911
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Denmark, circa. 1911. The provenance of this lamp is from the railway station in Copenhagen by architect
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Railway Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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
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Early 20th Century Antique Railway Lanterns

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Copper

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
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Railway Lanterns

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Copper

Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp by Hinks & Sons
Located in Lincoln, GB
Joseph took over. The firm had bases in London and Birmingham. Important customers included railway
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19th Century British Antique Railway Lanterns

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Porcelain

NOCTURNE: PALACES
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler (circle)
Located in Portland, ME
. In 1880 he became the President of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway. He was one of the
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1870s Antique Railway Lanterns

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Railway Lanterns

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Prismatic Dish Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice simple Prismatic sconce. Prismatic glass gives the off a nice warm glow and can feel early and modern at the same time. This example features a 10 in diameter shade. W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Antique Railway Lanterns

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Glass

Antique Prismatic Dish Sconce
Prismatic Dish Sconce
H 9 in W 10 in D 12 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Railway Lanterns

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Other

David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Antique Railway Lanterns

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Rattan, Maple

Red Extra-Size Starfish, Océano Pacific, Ophidiaster Ophidianus
By Oceanic Arts
Located in Valladolid, ES
Ophidiaster ophidianus, measures: 495 × 418 × 140 mm, 576 g weight 2018, Océano Pacífico Red extra-size starfish! A fantastic specimen of Ophidiaster ophidianus caught in the Solo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pacific Islands Modern Antique Railway Lanterns

Materials

Other

Marie Thérèse 8-Light Chandelier, Formerly of Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen
Located in London, GB
A French Belle Époque eight-arm Marie Thérèse style crystal chandelier. With fine crystal drop and pans, including vine shaped drops. Rewired. Provenance: formerly used in th...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Railway Lanterns

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Crystal

4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white with pink vinyl cushions. Made in Dallas Texas. Model 115 of the Star Trek series....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Railway Lanterns

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Metal

Early 20th Century Antique Ruby Red Cut-to-Clear Barware Rocks Glass Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the opulent beauty of this early 20th century antique ruby red cut-to-clear barware / tableware rocks glassware service for twelve people. Each piece in this exquisite co...
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Railway Lanterns

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Glass

Industrial Enamelled Station Light
Located in Ongar, GB
A nice early 20th century railway station gas light which has been later converted to electricity. With nice original green enamel and original hand blown glass shade.    
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Early 20th Century European Antique Railway Lanterns

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Enamel

Industrial Enamelled Station Light
Industrial Enamelled Station Light
H 21.66 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century oil painting on canvas depicts a scene portrayed by a wide variety of artists over the years. A young couple are saying their goodbyes, with the young man heading out to...
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1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Railway Lanterns

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Canvas

19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas
19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas
H 25.5 in W 17.5 in D 1 in
Victorian Stained Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late 19th century brass hexagonal hall lantern with stained and leaded glass panels. The lantern has been rewired. Dimensions: Height 30.5 inches Width 10 inches Depth 10 inches.
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Railway Lanterns

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Brass

Victorian Stained Glass Hall Lantern
Victorian Stained Glass Hall Lantern
H 30.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Early Newyork Subway Train Station 32” Bronze Lantern Light
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bensalem, PA
This is a truly amazing piece of New York City subway history solid bronze lantern with 2 sets of 4 original acrylic subway inserts black and white this does not have any wiring or s...
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1890s American Gothic Antique Railway Lanterns

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Bronze

Paavo Tynell for Idman Rare Chandelier in White Steel and Opaline Glass
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Idman, chandelier, lacquered steel, opaline glass, Finland, 1950s Striking chandelier by Paavo Tynell, originating from the central railway station in Helsinki. The...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Railway Lanterns

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Steel

two Art Nouveau Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890-1920
By Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Late 19th or early 20th century ruby red glass Lantern by Baccarat France, unsigned but a well documented model. It has 3 panels depicting a Windmill, a farmhouse and a Greek temple....
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Railway Lanterns

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Crystal, Bronze

Royal Vienna Splendour Picture Plate 'Adornation Of Venus', circa 1890
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Elaborately painted porcelain picture plate: plate rim with notches, gold rim on the outside, ruby red flag, gold and white framed light green ribbon with three large, gold framed re...
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Railway Lanterns

Materials

Porcelain

German Railway Lantern by Leonhard Kolb Nurnberg, 1939s
Located in Verviers, BE
German railway lantern by Leonhard Kolb Nurnberg 1939s. Can be used as a table lamp also can be hung by the handle. Electrified with new cable and fitting E27.  
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1930s German Industrial Antique Railway Lanterns

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Sheet Metal

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Industrial Copper Wall Lantern
Located in Stamford, GB
A copper LMS (London, Midland and Scottish Railway) lantern with original patination and enamelled
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1920s English Antique Railway Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Antique Industrial Copper Wall Lantern
Industrial Copper Wall Lantern
H 15.36 in W 21.66 in D 10.63 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
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Railway Lanterns

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Copper

Brass Candle Lantern
By Gillet Forest
Located in Sidmouth, Devon
lanterns for the railways, other car manufacturers and for the domestic market. This very attractive brass
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Early 20th Century French Antique Railway Lanterns

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Brass

Brass Candle Lantern
Brass Candle Lantern
H 73 in W 39 in D 39 in
European Railway Lanterns, Three varied styles
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iron Railway lanterns from France.Four slightly different lanterns. Can be sold separately: $895
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Early 20th Century Antique Railway Lanterns

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Metal

British Railway Lantern
Located in Culver City, CA
Wonderful gas lantern with original oil burner, reflector, and wall mount bracket
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19th Century English Antique Railway Lanterns

British Railway Lantern
British Railway Lantern
H 28 in W 15 in D 10 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
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Early 20th Century English Antique Railway Lanterns

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Copper

Vintage Elgin Kerosene Lantern, Early 20th Century
By Elgin American Mfg Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage Elgin railroad kerosene lantern, with a clear glass globe and wire caging
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Early 20th Century American Antique Railway Lanterns

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Metal

Pair of Large Early 20th Century French Copper and Brass Railroad Lanterns
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Used on the Paris-Lyon-Marseille railway, this pair of early twentieth century French copper and
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Early 20th Century Antique Railway Lanterns

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Brass, Copper, Iron

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
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Early 20th Century American Antique Railway Lanterns

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Steel, Copper, Brass

Original Antique Railway Poster Travel by Train Paris London Buckingham Palace
Located in London, GB
Original antique travel poster for paris to London published by French State Railways and the
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1910s French Antique Railway Lanterns

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Paper

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
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Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Antique Railway Lanterns

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Metal

Original Antique Railway Poster Travel By Train Paris - London Buckingham Palace
Located in London, GB
Original antique travel poster for Paris to London published by French State Railways and the
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1910s Antique Railway Lanterns

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Paper

Antique Victorian 9k Gold Railway Lantern Pendant, Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
little railway lantern in 9kt yellow gold with old rosey tones. The lantern has super realistic features
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Railway Lanterns

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Carnelian, 9k Gold

Victorian Novelty Silver 'Railway Lantern' Sewing Etui / Vinaigrette
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
, modelled as a railwayman's lantern. The lens with intaglio monogram, the hinged cover opening to reveal a
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19th Century English Antique Railway Lanterns

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Silver

Pair of French Railroad Lanterns to Port
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
, so that they can be seen. In France after a first line of railway was put into operation on the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Railway Lanterns

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Metal

Pair of early 20th cent. French locomotive lanterns
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
2 early 20th century French iron, brass and copper locomotive/train lanterns. Both bear the "SNCF
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Early 20th Century French Antique Railway Lanterns

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
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Railway Lanterns

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Old Railroad Signal Lamp
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early Railroad Signal Lantern converted into a Lamp, Swivels on wood base, 2 Amber and 2 Green
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19th Century American Antique Railway Lanterns

Old Railroad Signal Lamp
Old Railroad Signal Lamp
H 22 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
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Antique Railway Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique railway lanterns available for sale. Each of these unique antique railway lanterns was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Antique railway lanterns have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique railway lanterns made by industrial designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique railway lanterns are appealing in their simplicity, but Adams & Westlake Co. produced popular antique railway lanterns that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Railway Lanterns?

Antique railway lanterns can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,342, while the lowest priced sells for $447 and the highest can go for as much as $4,200.

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