ASSORTED PATTERN KEROSENE FOOTED FINGER LAMPS, LOT NINE, colorless, each with a molded handle, including a Bullseye Safety Handle, a Bullseye Base Handle, a Fleur-de-lis and Tassel, a Nosegay; each with a collar. Seven examples with a period slip burner. Fourth quarter 19th century. 4 3/4" to 6" H to top of collars.
Provenance:Michael Carter collection, Hanover, PA.
Seven examples undamaged and with some minor wear, Bullseye With Base Handle with a crack to the handle, Fleur-de-lis example with minute flakes/roughness to edge of foot, several examples with as-made annealing cracks to handle. Burners mostly undamaged and with some scattered minor imperfections.