![SHEET-IRON / TIN CANDLE LANTERNS, PAIR: SHEET-IRON / TIN CANDLE LANTERNS, PAIR, each of tapered form with four sides, each side with a colorless glass pane and hinged door, cap with lightly crimped top and strap handle, each fitted wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529346_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
Lanterns
![SHEET-IRON / TIN CANDLE LANTERNS, PAIR: SHEET-IRON / TIN CANDLE LANTERNS, PAIR, each of tapered form with four sides, each side with a colorless glass pane and hinged door, cap with lightly crimped top and strap handle, each fitted wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529346_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
![A 19th C. Styled Railroad Car Brass Wall Lantern CER: A turn of the century styled brass railway car kerosene lantern with whittled glass shade. Marked C.E.R. on body, measuring 13.5" in height, complete. A rather obnoxious individual informed us that th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8050/328421/176939641_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714605816)
![ASSORTED SHEET-IRON TUBULAR LANTERNS, LOT OF TWO: ASSORTED SHEET-IRON TUBULAR LANTERNS, LOT OF TWO, comprising a nickel-plated Dietz "King" fire department hot blast example, font embossed "DIETZ KING FIRE DEPT", wind shield embos](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529356_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
![Venetian Style Painted and Patinated Lantern: Venetian Style Painted and Patinated Lantern, of typical form with hexagonal domed top and six sides fitted for glass panels, ending in a pendant finial. 27" H x 10" Diameter. Provenance: From a Manha](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/328672/177029440_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714762352)
![Pair of Large Copper Outdoor Hanging Lanterns, 20th c., H.- 25 in., W.- 14 3/4 in., D.- 14 1/2 in.(2: Pair of Large Copper Outdoor Hanging Lanterns, 20th c., with canopies, H.- 25 in., W.- 14 3/4 in., D.- 14 1/2 in.(2 Pcs.)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/328/331121/178580087_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716591226)
![ASSORTED BRASS MARINE LANTERNS, LOT OF THREE: ASSORTED BRASS MARINE LANTERNS, LOT OF THREE, comprising a tri-form example with three lenses in colorless and one red, cap with label embossed "W. T. P. H. L."; and two smaller tri-form exa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529349_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
![AMERICAN PIERCED AND PUNCHED SHEET-IRON / TIN CANDLE LANTERN: AMERICAN PIERCED AND PUNCHED SHEET-IRON / TIN CANDLE LANTERN, cylindrical form with conical cap and hanging ring, original hasp and socket joined through the base, features geometric punched patt](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529365_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
![ARMSPEAR STEEL MODEL 28A RAILROAD MARKER / SIGNAL / TAIL LANTERN: ARMSPEAR STEEL MODEL 28A RAILROAD MARKER / SIGNAL / TAIL LANTERN, circular form and base, hinged cap with bail handle, each side fitted with a lens comprising of three amber and a paneled red, ca](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529357_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
![BLOWN-MOLDED GLOBE AND PIERCED SHEET-IRON / TIN LANTERN: BLOWN-MOLDED GLOBE AND PIERCED SHEET-IRON / TIN LANTERN, colorless fixed globe, ring handle, removable font secured with springs, fitted with a flat wick kerosene burner marked "[CAL]LENDERS. / P](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529347_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
![Antique Pair Venetian Gilt Metal Gondola Lanterns: Antique Pair of Venetian Gilt Metal Gondola Pole Lanterns. 18 or 19th Century w/ Velvet Wrapping. Condition: Generally Good, As Found. Some of the Glass Has Come Off But Are Available. There Are Separ](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4745/332699/179483276_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717780586)
![Group of 2 Vintage Halloween Paper Lantern Decorations: Double sided cat and witch is missing supports. Other lantern measures 9 1/2 x 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5173/332857/179643774_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717871038)
![Mixed Group of Southeastern Railroad Items - Switch Key, Locks, Lantern Globe, Timetables, and More: A small collection of items for railroads operating in the Southeast. Includes Southern Railway car seal and timetables dated December 24, 1950 and December 1967, showing moderate wear and tear to the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7489/331732/178959536_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717421660)
![WW1 Era German M.P.C. i.R. Lantern, complete: Looks to be a miner's lantern or even for in the trenches, with hanging loop, side shades that lift up/down. Body of lantern is 10" x 5" x 4". Marked M.P.i.R on front.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8050/328421/176939673_11_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714605816)
![PIERCED AND PUNCHED SHEET-IRON / TIN CANDLE LANTERN: PIERCED AND PUNCHED SHEET-IRON / TIN CANDLE LANTERN, cylindrical form with strap handle, circles with sunburst pattern and outlined with rays/slashes, conical form top, hinged door with hasp and a sin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529352_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718120315)
![ASSORTED BRASS AND METAL KEROSENE LIGHTING AND LANTERN ARTICLES, LOT OF FIVE: ASSORTED BRASS AND METAL KEROSENE LIGHTING AND LANTERN ARTICLES, LOT OF FIVE, comprising three skaters lanterns, including a brass Plume & Atwood Gipsy example, a Perko Wonder Junior example](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529350_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
![Lot of 8 Mostly Antique Railroad and Ship Lanterns: This lot includes a pair of Great Britain Cargo Lights, a pair of Dietz railroad lanterns (wired), a pair of Handlan railroad lanterns, and a pair of carriage lamps. The working condition of these lan](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5818/332337/179802948_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718146122)
![Four boxed Magic Lanterns, German 1900/10: Four boxed Magic Lanterns, German 1900/10, including a Carette tinplate lantern on gold painted feet, with burner, chimney, lens, boxed complete with slides, good condition, box fair to good, together](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7393/332823/179631965_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717833487)
![Pair of Nickel-Plated Naval Lanterns: Bottom marked ADMIRALTY / PATTERNS 8115 / 16012 / 16012A... Height 14 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/292/330597/178279229_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716409282)
![A rare Chinese blue and white lantern-shaped vase with figures in a landscape and calligraphy,: H.: 45 cm (incl. cover) H.: 36 cm (excl. cover) Provenance: An important Belgian private collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4375/332542/179376653_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717672432)
![PERKINS "PERKO" BRASS ANCHOR MARINE LANTERNS, PAIR: PERKINS "PERKO" BRASS ANCHOR MARINE LANTERNS, PAIR, each with bail handle and hinged cap, each shoulder with makers brass tag, shoulder and base each fitted with two tie-down rings,&nbs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529343_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
![Victorian Cranberry Glass Pull Down Hall Lantern: Ribbed glass shade, brass accents, pull chain mechanism in working order. Has been electrified. Glass shade in good condition - needs cleaning. 23 inches tall to original cap, 29 inches to new cap. Se](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1037/330291/178052494_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716065629)
![Missouri Pacific Railroad Handlan Lantern, Adlake Lock, and Slaymaker Brass Key: Group includes a Handlan lantern embossed MOPAC on the shoulder, equipped with a Kopp Handlan clear globe showing minor rim chips, and moderate surface rust to the body. Burner pot and fount are prese](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7489/331732/178959567_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717421660)
![Group of Midwest Railroad Items - Adlake Kero Lantern, Illinois Central Gulf Lock, Burlington Route: Group includes an Adlake Kero lantern embossed K&IT RR on the shoulder for Kansas & Indiana Terminal Railroad Co., equipped with a Corning clear globe showing moderate chips, showing general wear to t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7489/331732/178959538_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717421660)
News about Lanterns
![Railroadiana, clocks and lanterns light the way at EstateOfMind, May 6](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Newburgh-lantern-1.jpg)
Railroadiana, clocks and lanterns light the way at EstateOfMind, May 6
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – An astounding 50-year collection of railroadiana, clocks and lighting from the estate of Wayne Rheinfeld will headline a two-session Important Estate Auction on Saturday, May 6 offered by EstateOfMind Auctions. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
![Lanterns have been working on the railroad](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/featured-1.jpg)
Lanterns have been working on the railroad
NEW YORK – Before the advent of electricity and power lines, railroad lanterns played a key role in keeping trains running safely at night. In the early days of the 1870s, lanterns were not standardized and came in a variety of shapes and sizes. Today, original lanterns, particularly those with their glass globes intact, are […]
![James Dixon’s ‘Cutty Sark’ leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Adams-Aux-April-16-James-Dixon-Cutty-Sark.jpg)
James Dixon’s ‘Cutty Sark’ leads our five auction highlights
‘Cutty Sark’, James Dixon, $43,510 DUBLIN – A picture by the Irish folk artist James Dixon soared above estimate to bring a record sum at Adam’s Auctioneers on April 16. James Dixon (1921-2006) – a native of Tory Island, the isolated spit of land off the northwest coast of Ireland – worked for most of […]
![Clarice Cliff Bizarre ware platter leads our five lots to watch](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rivich-April-14-Clarice-Cliff-pottery.jpg)
Clarice Cliff Bizarre ware platter leads our five lots to watch
Clarice Cliff Bizarre Ware Platter CHICAGO – The commercial interest in Clarice Cliff’s Bizarre Ware was such that it was exported to North America, South Africa, Brazil, Cuba, Holland, Australia, and New Zealand. Some of the earliest wares from the range, launched by Newport Pottery in October 1927, were designs such as this platter decorated with […]