HOBBS NO. 341 / SNOWFLAKE WITH FILIGREE MINIATURE LAMP, Ruby/cranberry opalescent, ball-form font, matching pattern crown-form shade, each with stylized ornate floral, heart and scroll pattern filigree overlay, shade filigree with additional four-point floral stars, period collar. Fitted with a period Nutmeg burner, colorless chimney. Hobbs, Brockunier & Co. Fourth quarter 19th century. 7" H to top of shade, 3 7/8" H to top of collar, 2 3/4" D base.
Literature: Parallels Smith - Miniature Lamps I, p. 197, fig. 474.
Provenance: The collection of Frank and Karen McWright of Bethel, CT.

Excellent condition, font undamaged, shade top with two flakes and minor roughness, some possibly as made, and fitter with normal roughness. Filigree in overall excellent condition, some minor separations and scattered small repairs. Burner and chimney undamaged.