NUTMEG / OPALINE MINIATURE OIL LAMPS, LOT OF TWO, cobalt, and blue opaline, comprising an example with font embossed "Nutmeg," with brass handle; and an example with squat bulbous base, painted gold rings, white opaque glass chimney-shade and period burner. Fourth quarter 19th/early 20th century. Nutmeg 6 5/8" H to top of chimney, base 2 3/4" to top of collar; blue opaline, 4 1/8" H to top of chimney-shade, base 2 1/4" to top of collar.
Literature: Smith - Miniature Lamps I, p. 47, fig. 29; and Miniature Lamps II, p. 58, fig. 62.
Provenance: Collection of Rick Hornwood of Camarillo, CA.

Nutmeg undamaged, but missing brass clip to handle, chimney has roughness with flakes top and bottom rim. Opaline has several tiny bubble burst and gold trim worn, chimney-shade has 3/16" shallow flake top outside rim, outside fitter rim has two 3/16" L chips.