HOBNAIL MINIATURE LAMP, honey amber, cylindrical-form font, amber applied base with four raised toes and four leaf ornaments to the font, each with shell pattern, matching patterned umbrella-form shade with plain rim, period collar. Fitted with a period Nutmeg burner, honey amber chimney. Fourth quarter 19th/early 20th century. 8 7/8" H to top of shade, 5 1/8" H to top of collar, 3 1/2" D base.
Excellent condition, font undamaged and toes with minor roughness to the tips, shade fitter with flakes/roughness and top with a small area of roughness, most probably as made. Setup undamaged.
Literature: Published Hulsebus - Miniature Victorian Lamps, p. 139, fig. 395.
Provenance: From the collection of Karen and the late Frank McWright of Bethel, CT.

Excellent condition, font undamaged and toes with minor roughness to the tips, shade fitter with flakes/roughness and top with a small area of roughness, most probably as made. Setup undamaged.