ASSSORTED PATTERN KEROSENE FINGER LAMPS, LOT OF TEN,
colorless,
each with an applied handle, including a Cross Lens, a Ribbed pattern example, and an embossed "C. P. & U. / 108" example; each with a period collar. Eight examples fitted with a period burner, including seven slip and an E. Miller & Co. lip example.
Second half 19th century.
3" to 3 3/4" H to top of collars.
Provenance:Michael Carter collection, Hanover, PA.
Condition
Eight examples undamaged, Cross Lens with a body crack at upper terminal, one other example with a crack to the handle, one collar with damage. Burners mostly undamaged and with some scattered minor imperfections.