Antique Signal Lamp
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 Signal Lamp
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Pittsburgh Glass Company Nicolas Kopp Reverse Glass Painting Shade & Lamp
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY
"Pittsburgh Glass Company Lamp" Landscape, Reverse Glass Paintng
The landscape
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp
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
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Copper
H 13.25 in W 5.25 in D 7.75 in
Large Copper and Brass Ship's Port Lantern Light by Meteorite Birmingham England
By Meteorite
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Large early 20th Century Antique British solid copper and brass nautical Port signal lantern/lamp
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 21.75 in W 9.75 in D 9 in
WMF Art Nouveau German Silver-Plated Metal Sugar Bowl.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Prato, Tuscany
lamps, signals, and accessories. In 1880, WMF acquired a cutlery factory in Heilbronn and began
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Silver Plate
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Signal Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Japanese Kerosene Signal Lamp
Category
1920s Asian Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Copper
Pair of White Table Lamp Murano Glass 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
were to damaged and the lights had to be turned into table lamps.
It is the same make as the signal
Category
1920s Italian Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
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History
Signal lamps were invented in the late 19th century by Arthur Cyril Webb Aldis. They are often
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Metal
Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
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History
Signal lamps were invented in the late 19th century by Arthur Cyril Webb Aldis. They are often
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Metal
Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
Diameter: 8.75 in.
HISTORY
Signal lamps were invented in the late 19th century by Arthur Cyril Webb Aldis
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Metal
Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
in., Base: 5 in. x 3 in.
History
Signal lamps were invented in the late 19th century by Arthur
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Metal
Vintage Signal Oil Lantern with 4 Colored Glass Panels
Located in Leuven , BE
Lovely small vintage square signal oil lantern featuring four orange, blue, red and white tinted
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Metal
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
Category
19th Century American Antique Signal Lamp
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Pairpoint Reverse Painted Floral Table Lamp USA Signed
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Toledo, OH
Pairpoint reverse painted eight panel table lamp. Two sockets with acorn pulls on silver plated engraved foliage base. 16" shade decorated with floral designs. 24" tall x 16" diamete...
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20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Glass
Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Tiffany adjustable bronze lamp base, stamped "Tiffany Studios, New York, 7984", circa 1915. The base was acquired with its current Tiffany Style stained glass shade with Dragonfly mo...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Bronze
H 28.35 in W 30.32 in D 12.21 in
Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Bronze and favrile Desk lamp
Damascene iridescent glass with greens, blues, goals and silver. Fine reticulated and patinated bronze base. Original favrile pearl heat...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.
New York, Circa 1910
Base signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 584, Height 22 Inches
Shade signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1439, Diameter 16....
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Newell Post" Favrile Glass Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Bronze & Favrile Glass Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Tiffany Studios patinated bronze table lamp marked "Tiffany Studios 606" with a beautiful green favrile oil spot shade.
Its radiant presence illuminates both its surroundings and ...
Category
1910s American Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Austrian Bronze Table Lamp with Loetz Styled Art Glass Shade
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique table lamp is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The lamp base is composed o...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1910. Art nouveau classic wit Art Deco design. Attractive orange peel texture with light gilding and red...
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Art Nouveau Cabinet by Henri Sauvage 1900 Oak Display Cabinet
By Henri Sauvage
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite French Art Nouveau Cabinet / Display cabinet by famous French architect / designer Henri Sauvage 1900.
A very large impressive cabinet that makes such a statement!
Amazi...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Brass
H 92.13 in W 50.4 in D 25.6 in
Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene Harp" Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This desk lamp by Tiffany Studios, dating from circa 1910, features a damascene favrile glass shade on an adjustable patinated bronze harp base. With dichroic amber-golden and green ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Wilkinson Co. B'klyn N.Y ca. 1910
By Wilkinsons
Located in Petaluma, CA
This high quality and colorful lamp by Wilkinson is a fine example of his workmanship. This dogwood floral border shade is pictured on the top of page 166 in the book Mosaic Shades ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Metal
Classique Sunset Landscape Table Lamp, circa 1920
By Classique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classique sunset landscape table lamp, circa 1920. Reverse painted. Patinated metal base.
Category
1920s French Other Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Metal
Handel Reverse Painted Table Lamp, circa 1920
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Handel patinated metal table lamp with reverse painted glass shade depicting a woodland landscape,
first quarter of the 20th century
Side of foot to base inscribed HANDEL, shade ...
Category
20th Century Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Arts & Crafts Large Copper Indoor Fountain Table Lamp or Accent Light
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial Arts & Crafts double domed light was once an indoor fountain and was presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1900. The fountain component ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Metal, Copper
Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora
By Paul Dachsel, Eduard Stellmacher
Located in Chicago, US
Paul Dachsel was the son-in-law of Alfred Stellmacher, the founder of Amphora Pottery company in Turn-Teplitz, then in Austria. Very little is known or was written about Dachsel. He ...
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Signal Lamp
Materials
Porcelain
H 21.75 in W 11 in D 11 in
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Antique Signal Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique signal lamp available at 1stDibs. Each antique signal lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are many kinds of the antique signal lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique signal lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in industrial and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique signal lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by James Hinks & Son and WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Signal Lamp?
Prices for an antique signal lamp start at $521 and top out at $24,235 with the average selling for $1,627.
Questions About Antique Signal Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique student lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
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