Antique Tin Lantern
Early 19Thc Original Red Painted Punched Tin Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very early punched tin original red painted and hand written names painted on the surface
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Tin Lantern
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Metal, Tin
French Tin and Silver Hand-Painted Pagoda Hanging Lantern, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
French tin hand-painted silver pagoda hanging lantern with upper tiered ruby pear-shaped prisms and
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Tin Lantern
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Tin, Silver Leaf
Italian Bronze and Tin Hanging Decorative Lantern, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian bronze and tin hanging lantern with decorative filigree, foliage motif, elliptical chain
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1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Tin Lantern
A Very Decorative Italian Tolwear Lantern
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Very Decorative Italian Tolwear Lantern
This very unusual Hall Lantern is painted to simulate
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19th Century Baroque Antique Tin Lantern
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Tin
Italian Painted Tole Hanging Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
Domed top with leaf decoration and flower heads, cylindrical body with glass panels.
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1760s Italian Rococo Revival Antique Tin Lantern
Materials
Tin
Italian Painted Tole Hall Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
Green leaf form with red flower heads. Electrified. No glass.
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Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Tin Lantern
Materials
Tin
Tole and Glass French Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole and glass French lantern dating to 19th century. Four-sided iron frame, tole top and glass
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
Materials
Iron, Tin
Pair of Italian Tole Hanging Lanterns
Located in Essex, MA
Brought back from Italy by a local woman that had a home there. Electrified. Leaf decoration and iron loop handle with applied leaves.
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tin Lantern
Materials
Tin
Polychrome Tôle and Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
This charming whimsical French lantern interprets playfully the Louis XV style, retaining its
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Tin Lantern
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Tin
French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French iron and tole glass-paneled lantern circa 1870-1899. Unwired. Two lanterns are available but
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1890s French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
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Brass, Iron, Tin
19th Century Mexican San Miguel Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive and ornately decorated antique electrified hanging lantern from San Miguel de
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19th Century Central American Rustic Antique Tin Lantern
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Wrought Iron, Tin
18th C Venetian Baroque Gilt, Tole, and Glass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This Baroque lantern was made in Venice, Italy, during the 18th century, circa 1760, and features a
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tin Lantern
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Iron, Tin
French Hand Painted Tole Pagoda Hanging Lantern, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
French Tin hand-painted tole pagoda hanging lantern with tiered ruby pear-shaped prisms and
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Tin Lantern
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Crystal, Tin
Amazing Pair of 19th Century Venetian Persecution Toleware Lanterns
Located in London, GB
Amazing Venetian toleware lanterns
We are proud to offer a fabulous matched pair of 19th century
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Tin Lantern
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Wrought Iron, Tin
Still life with lantern - English School, 19th Century
Located in Middletown, NY
A luminous 1850 still life study of a tin lantern.
Black chalk with white heightening on brownish
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Mid-19th Century English School Antique Tin Lantern
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Chalk, Handmade Paper, Pencil
Pair of late 19th century copper Venetian lamps on poles
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of late 19th century copper venetian lamps on poles circa 1890.
Hexangonal in shape with original glass. Later converted to electric. Beautifully pressed and pierced metalwork...
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Tin Lantern
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Tin
Unusual Form Pie Safe with Lantern Style Tins
Located in York County, PA
Unusual form pie safe with lantern-style tins and striking, tomato red paint, circa 1840
Of all
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1840s American Antique Tin Lantern
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Wood
19th C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy NY
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy, NY, USA, Mid-19th
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Tin Lantern
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Metal
H 20 in W 30 in D 11 in
1800s large Oil Lantern
Located in Peekskill, NY
This was a very early oil lantern that has now been wired to take three E26 bulbs. It a large size
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Mid-19th Century American Rustic Antique Tin Lantern
Materials
Tin
French 19th Century Copper & Tole Verdegris Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful copper and tole lantern features glass panes and is adorned with circular finials at
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19th Century French Antique Tin Lantern
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Copper, Tin
Impressive Pair Of Regency Style Scarlet Japanned Wall Lanterns
Located in London, GB
lanterns. With mercury mirror glass back plates and a gilt bronze acanthus single arm sconce. Beautifully
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Early 1900s English Regency Antique Tin Lantern
Materials
Brass, Tin, Bronze
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American Pierced Tin Lantern with Three Windows
Located in New Hope, PA
An American pierced tinned sheet iron lantern with three windows retaining the original glass. When
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Tin Lantern
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Iron, Tin
Lantern
Located in Litchfield, CT
New England, circa 1860-1875.
Iron, tin, glass lamp.
Condition: Fine condition, retaining traces
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Late 19th Century American Antique Tin Lantern
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Iron, Tin
Carved and Gilded Lantern
Located in Woodbury, CT
A traditional Italian carved and gilded lantern with olf wear and a tin lining.
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Tin Lantern
Materials
Tin
Monumental Venetian Lanterns Pair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Impressively large at 102" high and in very good condition. A stately piece, or pair, of lighting with the charm of Venetian history. Ten available; priced Pair 4800.00
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19th Century Italian Antique Tin Lantern
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Tin
Pair of Andalusian 19th Century Lantern Fixtures
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of hall lanterns with pierced and punchwork decor in black painted tin and in hexagonal shape
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1890s Spanish Folk Art Antique Tin Lantern
Materials
Tin
Pair of Early 1800s European Royal Coach Lanterns
Located in Mobile, AL
Pair of European royal coach lanterns.
Early 1800s, tin and brass with silver plate, colored glass
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Early 1800s European Renaissance Antique Tin Lantern
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Silver Plate, Brass, Steel, Tin
French Painted Tole Hexagonal Lantern with Colored Glass Panes, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Gothic Revival green painted and parcel gilt hexagonal tole lantern, with original
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1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Tin Lantern
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Tin, Tôle
Large Pair Antique Nautical WW I Perko Navy Bulkhead Oil Lamps
By Perkins Marine Lamp
Located in Palm City, FL
, - Lanterns That Lit Our World -. They were made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation during the first and
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Early 20th Century American Antique Tin Lantern
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Brass, Tin
Early Painted Punched Tin Candle Lantern
Located in Hadley, MA
Superb condition, all original, early painted sheet tin candle lantern. Original glass, candle cup
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19th Century Antique Tin Lantern
German "Magic Lantern" Complete, in it's Original Box, Never Used, Early 1900s
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is an incredible German Antique "Magic Lantern" complete and in it's original box, never used
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Tin Lantern
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Tin
H 7.5 in W 13 in D 10.75 in
Pair of Punched Tin Lanterns
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of punched Tin Lanterns with wall brackets for hanging.
May also be ceiling mounted from
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19th Century American Antique Tin Lantern
Decorative Tin Lantern
Located in Doylestown, PA
A primitive pierced tin and glass lantern with a single candle holder, American 19th century.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Tin Lantern
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Tin
Pair Of Early 19thc Punched Tin Lanterns W/candle Holder Inside
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PAIR OF PENNSYLVANIA HAND PUNCHED TIN LANTERNS WITH CANDLE HOLDER INSIDE.THE DOORS ON THE LANTERNS
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19th Century American Antique Tin Lantern
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Tin
Pair of Tin Lanterns
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of wood and metal handcrafted lanterns.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Tin Lantern
Late 19th Century Tin Lantern with Star Designs
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Great patina and surface on this late 19th to turn of the century tin lantern featuring multiple
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Tin Lantern
Materials
Tin
French Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Pierced tin lantern from the south of France. Seven candle holders insides with glass. One repair
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Early 1900s French Antique Tin Lantern
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Tin
Eight American Punched Metal Lanterns
Located in Essex, MA
Old punched sheet metal (Tin?) lanterns with various geometric designs, each with Arts & Crafts
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Early 20th Century American Antique Tin Lantern
19th Century Knight Templar Pierced Lantern
Located in London, GB
century handcrafted pieced toleware/tin lantern. This item is a rare survivor and of museum quality due to
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1850s Italian Folk Art Antique Tin Lantern
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Tin
Tin Hanging Lantern
Located in Culver City, CA
Beautiful patina with clear glass panes, brass ball feet and brass loop hanger.
Measures: 17" W x 17" D x 26" H.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Tin Lantern
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Brass, Tin
Tin Wall Lantern, France, 19th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Tin wall lantern, France 19th century.
In beautiful condition with vented final top, and
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19th Century French Antique Tin Lantern
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Brass, Tin
New England Tin Whale Oil Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
A wonderfully preserved and well made tin whale oil lantern from New England, the conical ribbed
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1860s American Country Antique Tin Lantern
Materials
Tin
Antique Mexican Tin Folk Art Polychrome Lanterns
Located in Peabody, MA
Two antique ca. late 19th century polychrome Mexican processional lanterns, one with sheepskin
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Late 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Tin Lantern
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Tin
A Dutch Tin Rectangular Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A Dutch painted tin rectangular lantern. Formerly oil-powered, now electrified, with single Edison
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Tin Lantern
Ravishing Spanish Hand-Painted Tin & Ceramic Floral/Foliate Lantern 18th Century
Located in London, GB
. Made entirely by hand and featuring individual cut tin painted irises, blue cornflowers, other wild
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18th Century Spanish Romantic Antique Tin Lantern
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Wrought Iron, Tin
H 55.12 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Antique 19th Century Copper and Tin Railroad Lantern
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, mid-19th century, copper and tin, railroad lantern was originally oil and has been
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Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Tin Lantern
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Brass, Copper, Steel
Spanish Star Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 19th c. tin plated star lantern with 26 colored glass panels - Spain
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19th Century Spanish Antique Tin Lantern
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Tin
French Tole Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
Yellow painted, dome top, glass panels with reflector back.
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19th Century French Antique Tin Lantern
Materials
Tin
Antique French Lantern, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
Three-light French lantern of brass and tin. No glass.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Tin Lantern
Materials
Brass, Tin
Pair of Italian C19th Lanterns
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of Italian C19th hexagonal toleware lanterns with punched and scalloped decoration.
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19th Century Italian Antique Tin Lantern
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Tin
Large Italian Hexagonal Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian hexagonal lantern with glass paneled sides, circa 1900-1930. Five candelabra-size
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1910s Italian French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
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Iron, Tin
Yellow Painted French Tole Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Yellow painted French tole lantern. 19th century lantern with glass-paneled sides. Suitable for a
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Tin Lantern
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Iron, Tin
French Tole and Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French tole and glass lantern dating to 19th century. Four-sided iron frame, tole top and glass
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
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Iron, Tin
Tole and Glass French Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole and glass French lanterns dating to the 19th century. Heavy iron frame. Remnants of bluish
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1880s French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
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Brass, Iron, Tin
Pair of 19th Century Tole Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century tole lanterns from Andalusia, Spain. Hexagonal-shaped with glass panels
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Late 19th Century Spanish French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
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Iron, Tin
Green Painted French Tole Stable Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Green-painted French tole stable lantern with domed top and four glass paneled sides. Dates to
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1920s French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
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Iron, Tin
19th Century French Black Painted Tole Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French black painted tole lantern with glass paneled sides. One of four similar
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
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Steel, Iron, Tin
19th Century French Black Painted Tole Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French black painted tole lantern with glass paneled sides. One of four similar
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
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Steel, Iron, Tin
19th Century French Black Painted Tole Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French black painted tole lantern with glass paneled sides. One of four similar
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
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Steel, Iron, Tin
19th Century French Black Painted Tole Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French black painted tole lantern with glass paneled sides. One of four similar
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
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Steel, Iron, Tin
Large Antique Hanging Ship Lantern Pendant Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large antique brass, glass, tin and steel ships' lantern with antique bronze chain.
Recently re
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Tin Lantern
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Brass, Bronze, Tin
Pair of Green-Verdigris Copper French Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of green-verdigris copper French lanterns, circa 1880-1919. Copper, tole and iron lantern with
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1880s French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
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Brass, Tin, Iron
Regency Dark-Blue, Almost-Black Painted Tole Wall Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Regency dark-blue, almost-black painted tole wall lantern circa 1815-1820. Decorated in gilded
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tin Lantern
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Tin
Early 20th Century Gilded and Etched Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French single-light gilded tôle and etched glass flush-mount lantern.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Tin Lantern
Materials
Tin
Regency Dark-Blue, Almost-Black Painted Tole Wall Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Regency dark-blue, almost-black painted tole wall lantern circa 1815-1820. Decorated in gilded
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Tin Lantern
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Gold Leaf, Tin
Early 20th Century Venetian Lantern from Coco Chanels Villa La Pausa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Vintage Italian metal-framed hexagonal lantern with filigree details and finials and with a
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Early 1900s Antique Tin Lantern
Materials
Tin
Highly Unusual Pair of 19thC Candle Lanterns
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of large cast iron and tin table top candle lanterns with remnants of old but not original
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19th Century American Antique Tin Lantern
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Iron
Antique French Copper and Brass Lantern, L. Dorvaux Paris, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large tin kerosene lantern, with copper chimney and brass detail, bearing the original oval label
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Late 19th Century French Antique Tin Lantern
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Metal, Brass, Copper
Copper and Tin Exterior Wall Lantern
By Guichard Et Cie.
Located in Doylestown, PA
An unusual French wall lantern, wired for electricity, in green painted tin and copper, with glass
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19th Century French Antique Tin Lantern
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Copper, Tin
Early 19th C Regency Oplaine Dodecagon Pendant Light Lantern Tin Glass Toleware
Located in Lowestoft, GB
larger exterior gas lantern from the early 19th century. The tin work has its original blue/grey paint
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tin Lantern
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Metal
H 40.95 in Dm 17.33 in L 40.95 in
Pair Of Tole Lantern Wall Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
A charming pair of tole lantern wall sconces in tin and iron with old surface. Newly re-wired.
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Early 20th Century Antique Tin Lantern
Materials
Tin, Iron
Painted Wall Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A Continental painted tin wall lantern, 19th Century, the tapered top with a vented interlaced
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19th Century Antique Tin Lantern
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lanterns made into Wall Sconces
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of Brick colored Oil Lanterns made into Sconces
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Early 20th Century American Antique Tin Lantern
Materials
Tin
French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French iron and tole glass-paneled lantern circa 1870-1899. Unwired. Two lanterns are available but
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1880s French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
Materials
Brass, Iron, Tin
Pair of Verdigris Green Iron Wall Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of verdigris-green iron wall-lanterns circa 1870-1909. Painted iron wall-mounted lanterns with
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
Materials
Brass, Iron, Tin
Very Rare Pair Gilded Toleware Wall Lanterns, Candle Sconces
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Very Rare Pair Gilded toleware wall lanterns, candle sconces
These are a very beautiful pair
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Tin Lantern
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Tin
19th Century American Architectural Lantern
Located in Rochester, NY
Large American Gas Lantern Dated 1879 - Tin, Copper & Iron with beautifully aged surface. Mounted
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19th Century American Antique Tin Lantern
Pair of Ebonized Tole and Glass Wall-Mounted Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of ebonized brass, tole and glass wall-mounted lanterns circa 1890-1919. Single-light and
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tin Lantern
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Brass, Tin, Iron
Monumental Pair of Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Pagoda Lanterns
Located in Charleston, SC
This large pair of lanterns were created in France in the early 20th century, circa 1910, and
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Tin Lantern
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Iron, Tin
English Tin Pagoda and Filigree Hanging Glass Lantern, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English tin rectangular pagoda hanging lantern with a centered handle, filigree molded Pagoda top
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1870s English Victorian Antique Tin Lantern
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Brass, Tin
Pair of Venetian Tin Painted & Gilt Hanging Hall Lanterns, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Venetian tin painted and gilt hanging hall lanterns with interior single light, gilt wood
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1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Tin Lantern
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Tin
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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 Tin Lantern
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Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Wonderful Pair Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Pagoda Lantern Bell Chandeliers Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Pagoda lantern chandeliers With 3 Candelabra Lights Completely Rewired With Bells On Each Corner, These Fixtures Come With Chain Canopy And ...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Tin Lantern
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Glass
H 21 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Wonderful Medium Black & Gold Gilt Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lantern Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful medium sized black & gold gilt pagoda bamboo form chinoiserie lantern fixture with 4 candelabra light cluster, each socket with a max of 40 watts.
Rewired and ready to i...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Tin Lantern
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Paint
H 26 in W 14 in D 14 in
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Antique Tin Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique tin lantern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique tin lantern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, tin and glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique tin lantern, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique tin lantern made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique tin lantern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Perkins Marine Lamp produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Tin Lantern?
Prices for an antique tin lantern start at $550 and top out at $19,000 with the average selling for $2,400.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Tin Lantern
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify antique railroad lanterns, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on the bottom. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your lantern based on these markings, and then you can research the company to find out when it was in business and making lanterns similar to yours. To be considered an antique, a railroad lantern must be at least 100 years old. If you can't find a maker's marking, it's generally necessary to use the characteristics of a lantern to date it. Because this can be difficult without experience and training, you may wish to seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer when identifying unmarked railroad lanterns. Explore a selection of lanterns on 1stDibs.
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