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Antique Nautical Lamps

Antique English Nautical Lamp
Antique English Nautical Lamp

Antique English Nautical Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A single circa 1900 brass and wood English table lamp with original patina. Measurements: Height of body: 15" Height to shade rest: 24" Width: 11" Depth: 7".

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Early 1900s Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Marquetry Nautical Lamps
Pair of Italian Marquetry Nautical Lamps

Pair of Italian Marquetry Nautical Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920s French marquetry lamps with marquetry sailboats. Measurements: Height of body 16" Height to rest of shade 26" (adjustable) Base 6.5" square.

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1920s French Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Wood

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique English nautical / maritime ship / Yacht / lifeboat binnacle gimbal compass with rare double oil lamps.

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Early 20th Century British Colonial Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass

English Nautical Table Lamp
English Nautical Table Lamp

English Nautical Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's English nautical table lamp, ship's wheel. Measurements: Height of body: 12" Height to shade rest: 22" Diameter of base: 7" Width: 12"

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1920s Antique Nautical Lamps

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. Fitted with flat red and green port and starboard lenses and a bulbous clear bow lens. Hi...

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1890s American Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Nautical Search Lights or Floor lamp The Lamp is Large
Vintage Nautical Search Lights or Floor lamp The Lamp is Large

Vintage Nautical Search Lights or Floor lamp The Lamp is Large

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Vintage Nautical Search Lights or Floor lamp The Lamp is Large and set on a wooden tripod, it is fully tilting and swivelling The interior has a Edison screw bulb holder which has b...

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1920s Steampunk Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp
Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp on Wooden Base.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair 1920's Art Deco Bronze with Crystal Nautical Ship Table Lamps
Pair 1920's Art Deco Bronze with Crystal Nautical Ship Table Lamps

Pair 1920's Art Deco Bronze with Crystal Nautical Ship Table Lamps

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Beautiful Pair of Art Deco Bronze Nautical Ship Table Lamps. Crystal adorned. One ship faces right and one ship faces left.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Nautical Brass Bulk Head Light    The Lamp is made in brass
Vintage Nautical Brass Bulk Head Light    The Lamp is made in brass

Vintage Nautical Brass Bulk Head Light The Lamp is made in brass

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Vintage Nautical Brass Bulk Head Light The Lamp is made in brass it has been fully restored and rewired, it can be used on a table or fixed to a wall The Lamp is in very good cond...

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1920s Industrial Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass

A European bronze novelty lighthouse table lamp circa 1910
A European bronze novelty lighthouse table lamp circa 1910

A European bronze novelty lighthouse table lamp circa 1910

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A European bronze novelty nautical theme lighthouse table lamp circa 1910 with a removable lantern set with colored glass lenses above a brick-work tower, mounted on a craggy rock ba...

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1910s French Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Iron

1920s Art Deco Brass Maritime Gimbal Lamp with Coloured Glass Shade
1920s Art Deco Brass Maritime Gimbal Lamp with Coloured Glass Shade

1920s Art Deco Brass Maritime Gimbal Lamp with Coloured Glass Shade

Located in Nottingham, GB

A distinctive British Art Deco maritime gimbal lamp dating to circa 1920, combining an adjustable nautical-inspired brass structure with a richly coloured hand-moulded glass globe sh...

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Early 20th Century Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique WT George & Co English Copper Maritime Ship Lantern Converted Table Lamp
Antique WT George & Co English Copper Maritime Ship Lantern Converted Table Lamp

Antique WT George & Co English Copper Maritime Ship Lantern Converted Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique W.T George & Co English Patinated Copper Maritime Nautical Ship Lantern Converted Table Lamp with Red Interior Reflector and Original Label.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Copper

Old Mining Lantern or Nautical Ship Lamp in Brass by Sherwoods England, 1900s
Old Mining Lantern or Nautical Ship Lamp in Brass by Sherwoods England, 1900s

Old Mining Lantern or Nautical Ship Lamp in Brass by Sherwoods England, 1900s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A rare hand-held mining or ship lantern/oil Lamp in patinated brass. Despite being around 100 years old it has an almost futuristic or brutalistic appearance. It was made by Sherwood...

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Early 20th Century English Bauhaus Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass

1880s Onion Porch Lantern Rustic Caged Globe Cabin-Modern Nautical Bubble Lamp
1880s Onion Porch Lantern Rustic Caged Globe Cabin-Modern Nautical Bubble Lamp

1880s Onion Porch Lantern Rustic Caged Globe Cabin-Modern Nautical Bubble Lamp

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Nice antique onion lantern, unknown maker. A wonderful rustic decor for tabletop or hanging. Sold as a prop for decor only, the function of the oil canister is unknown and untested.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Glass

Set of 5 Vintage Nautical Brass Bulk Head Lights    The Lamps are made in brass
Set of 5 Vintage Nautical Brass Bulk Head Lights    The Lamps are made in brass

Set of 5 Vintage Nautical Brass Bulk Head Lights The Lamps are made in brass

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 5 Vintage Nautical Brass Bulk Head Lights The Lamps are made in brass they are fully restored and rewired, and can be fixed to a wall or other surface The Lamps are in very...

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19th Century Industrial Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Ship's Lamp Red Copper Fresnel Lens 49cm
Large Vintage Ship's Lamp Red Copper Fresnel Lens 49cm

Large Vintage Ship's Lamp Red Copper Fresnel Lens 49cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

A nice and decorative object for those who love nautical items. This lamp is in good vintage condition, a characterful object, showing signs of age and use appropriate for its age, ...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

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French Riviere Table Lamp  Handmade With Shells, France Early 20th Century
French Riviere Table Lamp  Handmade With Shells, France Early 20th Century

French Riviere Table Lamp Handmade With Shells, France Early 20th Century

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

Shells lamp handmade very original. Possibly unique piece-This beautiful and original lamp sculpture of natural shells or conch shells It's like an illuminated sculpture A very el...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Shell

Antique Perkins Marine Nautical Ship Kerosene Lamp
Antique Perkins Marine Nautical Ship Kerosene Lamp

Antique Perkins Marine Nautical Ship Kerosene Lamp

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H 14 in W 10.25 in D 8.25 in

Antique Perkins Marine Nautical Ship Kerosene Lamp

By Perkins Marine Lamp

Located in Palm City, FL

PRESENTED is one of the rarest marine lights Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, NY made for boats up to 26 feet long. It is only the second example that we have had to offe...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Nautical Lamps

Large Pair Antique Nautical WW I Perko Navy Bulkhead Oil Lamps
Large Pair Antique Nautical WW I Perko Navy Bulkhead Oil Lamps

Large Pair Antique Nautical WW I Perko Navy Bulkhead Oil Lamps

By Perkins Marine Lamp

Located in Palm City, FL

Presented is a lamp that you are very unlikely to come across says Anthony Hobson, in book II of, - Lanterns That Lit Our World -. They were made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation d...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass, Tin

Pair of Nautical Brass Gimbal Lamps c1920
Pair of Nautical Brass Gimbal Lamps c1920

Pair of Nautical Brass Gimbal Lamps c1920

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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Pair of Nautical Brass Gimbal Lamps c1920

By Displaymasters

Located in Downham Market, GB

A pair of Playmit nautical brass gimbal lamps. A wonderful pair of nautical brass gimbal lamps with a the bases supporting articulated, counterweighted arms & with both retaining the...

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1920s British Arts and Crafts Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Russian Nautical Lamps
Pair of Antique Russian Nautical Lamps

Pair of Antique Russian Nautical Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of antique nautical lamps from Russia. Can be electrified. Measures 27.5" height with handle.

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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Glass

Paie of Antique Nautical Lamps from Russia
Paie of Antique Nautical Lamps from Russia

Paie of Antique Nautical Lamps from Russia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of antique Russian nautical lamps with original colored glass inserts.

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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Late 19th century Antique English Nautical Lamp Signed Bulpitt, Brass and Glass
Late 19th century Antique English Nautical Lamp Signed Bulpitt, Brass and Glass

Late 19th century Antique English Nautical Lamp Signed Bulpitt, Brass and Glass

Located in Milan, IT

Oil lamp, brass and glass; rear bracket for hanging it. Signed Bulpitt, English manufacture end of the 19th century. Height cm 41, inches 16.14, width cm 21, inches 8.26. Very good c...

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19th Century British Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass

Nautical Lamp with Green and Red Light English Manufacture of the Early 1900
Nautical Lamp with Green and Red Light English Manufacture of the Early 1900

Nautical Lamp with Green and Red Light English Manufacture of the Early 1900

Located in Milan, IT

Lamp with green and red light, iron, glass and brass signed improved launch lamp combination. It has an oil lamp inside; English manufacture of the early 1900. Very good condition. C...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Iron

Antique Nautical Copper Lamp, Early 1900 Made in UK Very Good Condition
Antique Nautical Copper Lamp, Early 1900 Made in UK Very Good Condition

Antique Nautical Copper Lamp, Early 1900 Made in UK Very Good Condition

Located in Milan, IT

Antique lamp, glass and copper, for light signals, English manufacture, early 1900. Very good condition. Measures: Cm 28.5(h) x 10.5 x 10.5. Shipping in insured by Lloyd's London an...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Copper

Nautical Cameo Lamp by Daum Nancy
Nautical Cameo Lamp by Daum Nancy

Nautical Cameo Lamp by Daum Nancy

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H 12.25 in Dm 4 in

Nautical Cameo Lamp by Daum Nancy

Located in New Orleans, LA

This cameo glass lamp by the renowned French glassmaking firm Daum Nancy casts an alluringly warm glow.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

English Tole Nautical Table Lamp. Circa 1870
English Tole Nautical Table Lamp. Circa 1870

English Tole Nautical Table Lamp. Circa 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

English tole hand painted table lamp with nautical sailing ship scenes supported by lions paw feet resting on squared floral plinth.

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19th Century British Antique Nautical Lamps

1920 Deco Style Brass Nautical Lighthouse Lamp
1920 Deco Style Brass Nautical Lighthouse Lamp

1920 Deco Style Brass Nautical Lighthouse Lamp

Located in Surrey, BC

Unmarked deco lamp with etched details in cast brass. The pattern and similar style have been found throughout three Eastern Seaboard of North America Rewired and full working condi...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Nautical Lamps

Early 19th Century Nautical Octant Now as Table Lamp
Early 19th Century Nautical Octant Now as Table Lamp

Early 19th Century Nautical Octant Now as Table Lamp

Located in Stamford, CT

English octant with bone inlay used for celestial navigation with original box. Recently converted into a table lamp.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Bone

Antique Tall Ship's Block Lamp, English, Maritime, Nautical, Light, Victorian
Antique Tall Ship's Block Lamp, English, Maritime, Nautical, Light, Victorian

Antique Tall Ship's Block Lamp, English, Maritime, Nautical, Light, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique tall ship's block lamp. An English, oak maritime or nautical table light, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Nautical Lamps

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Oak

Nautical Searchlight on Tripod Stand
Nautical Searchlight on Tripod Stand

Nautical Searchlight on Tripod Stand

By Crouse-Hinds

Located in New York, NY

Vintage nautical search light by the Course-Hinds Company mounted on a period tripod stand. USA, circa 1940.

Light adjustable up and down and sideways; base may be ad...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Wood

American Oak and Brass Nautical Sexton Table Lamp Mounted on Box, Circa 1880
American Oak and Brass Nautical Sexton Table Lamp Mounted on Box, Circa 1880

American Oak and Brass Nautical Sexton Table Lamp Mounted on Box, Circa 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

American oak and brass Nautical sexton table lamp on exposed dovetail box with exterior brass mounts and shade, Late 19th century.

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1880s American American Empire Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Sherwood & Wedge British Nautical Maritime Brass Onion Ship Oil Lanterns
Antique Sherwood & Wedge British Nautical Maritime Brass Onion Ship Oil Lanterns

Antique Sherwood & Wedge British Nautical Maritime Brass Onion Ship Oil Lanterns

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of two antique Sherwood & Wedge "onion" navigational lamps featuring a cylindrical brass base, pierced top and fluted chimney cap, rotating wire bail handle, and simple wire cag...

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Late 19th Century British Colonial Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts Bradley and Hubbard Slag Glass Table Lamp
Arts and Crafts Bradley and Hubbard Slag Glass Table Lamp

Arts and Crafts Bradley and Hubbard Slag Glass Table Lamp

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Nantucket, MA

The shade is adorned with raised stars giving the lamp a slightly nautical feel. The shade itself features the original slag glass.

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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Iron

Nautical Gimbal Oil Lamp, Pair
Nautical Gimbal Oil Lamp, Pair

Nautical Gimbal Oil Lamp, Pair

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H 18 in W 4.5 in D 7 in

Nautical Gimbal Oil Lamp, Pair

Located in New York, NY

Nautical Gimbal oil lamp, pair: A nautical, candlestick style wall lamp made to rock on a ship and stay upright.

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19th Century Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Metal Nautical Globe Oil Lamp
Large Metal Nautical Globe Oil Lamp

Large Metal Nautical Globe Oil Lamp

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H 25 in W 24 in Dm 24 in

Large Metal Nautical Globe Oil Lamp

Located in Troy, MI

This over sized black metal globe oil lamp came from a ship, but makes a striking accessory for urban or rustic decor.

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19th Century European Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass and Copper Nautical Style Pendant Lamp
Brass and Copper Nautical Style Pendant Lamp

Brass and Copper Nautical Style Pendant Lamp

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H 16 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in

Brass and Copper Nautical Style Pendant Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Patina-ed Brass Pendant Lamp with Copper Accents and Opaline Glass and Copper Canopy

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare Early 20th Century Copper Nautical Pendant Lamp, 1920s
Rare Early 20th Century Copper Nautical Pendant Lamp, 1920s

Rare Early 20th Century Copper Nautical Pendant Lamp, 1920s

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

This old nautical pendant lamp from around 1920s is truly rare.

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1920s Italian Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Copper

Pair of 19th Century Ship / Nautical Oil Lamps with Red Globes Electrified
Pair of 19th Century Ship / Nautical Oil Lamps with Red Globes Electrified

Pair of 19th Century Ship / Nautical Oil Lamps with Red Globes Electrified

Located in Madrid, ES

Unmatched pair of late 19th century nautical oil lamps with pristine red globes. Similar in size and shape, these two lamps originally used a kerosene or oil flame for illumination,...

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19th Century Unknown Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Metal

1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Nautical Table Lighters
1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Nautical Table Lighters

1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Nautical Table Lighters

By Samuel Jacob

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver table lighters modelled in the form of ship lamps/lanterns; an addition to our maritime silverwa...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Heavy Brass Gimbal Ship Sconce
Heavy Brass Gimbal Ship Sconce

Heavy Brass Gimbal Ship Sconce

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H 7 in W 4.25 in D 10 in

Heavy Brass Gimbal Ship Sconce

Located in San Francisco, CA

A nautical, candlestick style wall lamp made to rock on a ship and stay upright.

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Late 19th Century Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large English Nautical Wooden Table Lamp
Large English Nautical Wooden Table Lamp

Large English Nautical Wooden Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 English nautical lamp with gilt metal rope on body and gilt coat of arms.

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Early 1900s English Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Wood

American Brass Ship Boarding Onion Lamp with Brass Cage, New York, Circa 1910
American Brass Ship Boarding Onion Lamp with Brass Cage, New York, Circa 1910

American Brass Ship Boarding Onion Lamp with Brass Cage, New York, Circa 1910

By Perkins Marine Lamp

Located in Charleston, SC

American brass ship boarding onion lamp with protective brass cage surrounding Red Perkins globe, vented top, and original removable tank with burner. New York Early 20th Century

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass

Nautical Brass Ship Lanterns Lamps
Nautical Brass Ship Lanterns Lamps

Nautical Brass Ship Lanterns Lamps

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H 37.5 in W 11.5 in D 10 in

Nautical Brass Ship Lanterns Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of antique museum mounted ship lanterns intact and completely original from H.M.S. Admiralty Service. Oval plaque on the chimney reads "Douglas Morgan Hilton Co. Ltd Admiralty...

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19th Century American Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass

English Mid-20th Century Nautical Table Lamp
English Mid-20th Century Nautical Table Lamp

English Mid-20th Century Nautical Table Lamp

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Vintage nautical ships telegraph table lamp The ships telegraph is mounted as a lamp, on a mahogany, brass and painted iron base.     

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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of 19th Century Nautical Pullies Now as Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Nautical Pullies Now as Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Nautical Pullies Now as Lamps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Very unique pair of old 19th century nautical ship pullies now as lamps. The original weathers and oxidized finish with a natural distressing.

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19th Century American Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Iron

Custom Antique Nautical Theme Lamp with Propellers and Porthole
Custom Antique Nautical Theme Lamp with Propellers and Porthole

Custom Antique Nautical Theme Lamp with Propellers and Porthole

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique custom made nautical theme lamp constructed of seven tiered bronze propellers mounted on a shaft with a bronze, wood and glass porthole base.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Nautical Lamps

Brass Lighthouse Lamp with Two Lighthouse Garnitures Early 20th Century
Brass Lighthouse Lamp with Two Lighthouse Garnitures Early 20th Century

Brass Lighthouse Lamp with Two Lighthouse Garnitures Early 20th Century

Located in San Mateo, CA

Cast brass lighthouse lamp from about 1920. This lamp came from an estate with two smaller cast brass lighthouses. We don't believe these originally came together as a set, but they ...

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1920s American Rustic Antique Nautical Lamps

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Brass

World War Era U.S. Navy Ship Lantern Lamp, circa 1940s
World War Era U.S. Navy Ship Lantern Lamp, circa 1940s

World War Era U.S. Navy Ship Lantern Lamp, circa 1940s

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original U.S. Navy ship lantern light. The light has a switch on the back on the cord. The light is in good working order and the wiring is good. This piece has r...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Steel

Antique Art Nouveau Tiffany Studios Nautical Seashell & Bronze Lamp, c 1920
Antique Art Nouveau Tiffany Studios Nautical Seashell & Bronze Lamp, c 1920

Antique Art Nouveau Tiffany Studios Nautical Seashell & Bronze Lamp, c 1920

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique figural ARt Nouveau table or desk lamp by Tiffany Studios offers Nautilus shell shade surmounting cast bronze base with seahorses in the rolling ocean waves, stamped "Tiff...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Nautical Lamps

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Bronze

Pair of Vintage Crouse-Hinds Nautical Searchlights, circa 1930
Pair of Vintage Crouse-Hinds Nautical Searchlights, circa 1930

Pair of Vintage Crouse-Hinds Nautical Searchlights, circa 1930

By Crouse-Hinds

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of vintage Crouse-Hinds nautical searchlights, circa 1930 Matching pair of nautical spotlights Not tested for use Have them rewired by a professional for home use Ea...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bronze Piling Nautical Dock Light with Fresnel Lens
Bronze Piling Nautical Dock Light with Fresnel Lens

Bronze Piling Nautical Dock Light with Fresnel Lens

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Solid bronze piling dock light with 360 degrees Fresnel lens. The glass lens is stepped to provide a wide array of light with a low amount of power. The body is made of solid bronze ...

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1920s American Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English Antique Brass Nautical Sconces or Candlestick Lamps
Pair of English Antique Brass Nautical Sconces or Candlestick Lamps

Pair of English Antique Brass Nautical Sconces or Candlestick Lamps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of rare antique English pivoting wall sconces which can be used as candlestick lamps now electrified. The main portion is suspended from the Stand so that they always stay upr...

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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Dutch Copper Starboard Nautical Lantern with Brass Label and Original Lamp
Large Dutch Copper Starboard Nautical Lantern with Brass Label and Original Lamp

Large Dutch Copper Starboard Nautical Lantern with Brass Label and Original Lamp

Located in Fayetteville, AR

A latch at the back allows it to be opened and reveals an interior with the original glass hurricane lamp and starboard green glass. Originally placed on the right side of a ship's s...

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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Chandelier In The Shape Of a Sailing Ship In Antique Style, Denmark 1990s
Chandelier In The Shape Of a Sailing Ship In Antique Style, Denmark 1990s

Chandelier In The Shape Of a Sailing Ship In Antique Style, Denmark 1990s

Located in Hannover, DE

We hope you'll enjoy this modern take on an antique nautical pendant lamp.

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1920s Danish Renaissance Revival Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Iron

Nautical Antique Ship Telegraph Instrument Brass, 1900s
Nautical Antique Ship Telegraph Instrument Brass, 1900s

Nautical Antique Ship Telegraph Instrument Brass, 1900s

By A. Robinson & Company

Located in Notteroy, NO

Forward Full steam ahead or back to Astern, would make a great dinner bell or a nautical lamp. Very heavy as its solid brass 35-40kg not been polished is as collected from the owner ...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass

Nautical Ship's Engine Telegraph Lamp
Nautical Ship's Engine Telegraph Lamp

Nautical Ship's Engine Telegraph Lamp

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H 43 in W 10 in D 10 in

Nautical Ship's Engine Telegraph Lamp

Located in Summerland, CA

Nautical ship's engine telegraph made into lamp. Chaboam's Liverpool, England.

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1920s Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Perko Combination Nautical Navigation Lamp
Large Antique Perko Combination Nautical Navigation Lamp

Large Antique Perko Combination Nautical Navigation Lamp

Located in Palm City, FL

PRESENTED is what we know to be one of the rarest marine lights Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, NY made for boats up to 26 feet long. It is recorded in Anthony Hobson's,...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Nautical Lamps

Antique Nautical Block & Cast Iron Hook Lamps
Antique Nautical Block & Cast Iron Hook Lamps

Antique Nautical Block & Cast Iron Hook Lamps

Located in Hudson, NY

a very unique pair of antique lamps made from a large haning rope block. cast iron hooks can be positioned either laying down or sitting up on the block. great patina very well made.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Iron

Antique Nautical Brass Searchlight
Antique Nautical Brass Searchlight

Antique Nautical Brass Searchlight

Located in New York, NY

The brass searchlight has a concave clear diffused glass insert. The circular brass fixture adjusts to focus the stream of light.

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19th Century English Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Brass

Two 19th Century Port and Starboard Ship Lantern Lamps
Two 19th Century Port and Starboard Ship Lantern Lamps

Two 19th Century Port and Starboard Ship Lantern Lamps

Located in Culver City, CA

The worn look of the brass and steel wire cages and handles lend to the great nautical appeal of the lamps. The lanterns have been were converted to electrical lamps with wooden base...

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19th Century British Industrial Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Metal

Cast Bronze Industrial Sight Glass Lamp with Caged Glass Shade
Cast Bronze Industrial Sight Glass Lamp with Caged Glass Shade

Cast Bronze Industrial Sight Glass Lamp with Caged Glass Shade

Located in Sacramento, CA

Industrial/nautical cast bronze lamp converted from a vintage sight glass.

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Collection of Four Antique English Stable and Nautical Lanterns
Collection of Four Antique English Stable and Nautical Lanterns

Collection of Four Antique English Stable and Nautical Lanterns

Located in Port Chester, NY

A collection of nautical and stable lamps from England, c.1900. A very decorative collection.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Nautical Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ceiling Lamp by Winkelman & Van der Bijl, Netherlands, circa 1925
Ceiling Lamp by Winkelman & Van der Bijl, Netherlands, circa 1925

Ceiling Lamp by Winkelman & Van der Bijl, Netherlands, circa 1925

Located in Wilnis, UT

During this time he crafted fences and ironwork for stairs and lamps for the Nautical museum in Amsterdam, designed by architect J.M. van der Mey.

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Antique Nautical Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

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Antique nautical lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $16,850.

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Questions About Antique Nautical Lamps

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    One 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.
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    A 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.
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    There 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.
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    The 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.
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    To 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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    To 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.
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    Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.
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    Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.
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    Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.