Lot 1369

ASSORTED LITTLE BUTTERCUP MINIATURE FINGER LAMPS, LOT OF THREE

Estimate: $80 - $120
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ASSORTED LITTLE BUTTERCUP MINIATURE FINGER LAMPS, LOT OF THREE, deep amethyst, peacock blue and sapphire blue, each with an applied handle, concave fonts embossed "LITTLE BUTTERCUP", period collars. Each fitted with a period Acorn burner, colorless chimneys. Fourth quarter 19th/early 20th century. 2 1/2" H to top of collar, 2 1/2" D base.
Literature: Parallels Smith - Miniature Lamps I, p. 49, fig. 36.
Provenance:Michael Carter collection, Hanover, PA.

Condition

Two examples undamaged, sapphire blue example with a body crack to the lower terminal. Setups mostly undamaged and with some scattered minor imperfections, one burner lacking deflector.