Petite and bright in aqua blue glass, this antique miniature kerosene lamp includes its chimney and burner for a shelf-ready Victorian look.
Details
• Era:1960s
• Pattern / Type: Miniature Daisy or Bullseye pattern kerosene lamp
• Size: approx. 4.5 inches tall to top of font; approx. 10.25 inches tall to top of chimney
• Materials: blue pressed glass font and base, metal burner, clear glass chimney, cotton wick
Style Notes
• Color: vivid aqua/sky blue glass with a clear chimney and dark aged metal burner
• Texture / Look: glossy pressed glass with rounded bullseye-style bosses and a slender pedestal stem
• Form: miniature table lamp, historically used as a small nightlight or decorative accent
• Book reference: pictured in Smith – Miniature Lamps I, page 75, #112
• Display ideas: lovely for a library mantel, cottage shelf, antique lamp grouping, or blue glass collection
Condition Grade: Very Good
Light wear; clean; minor flaws.
Positives
• Clear chimney is present and displays well
• Burner is intact and fitted to the lamp
• Wick is present
• Blue glass body shows strong color and attractive clarity
• Pattern detail is crisp and easy to see
• Overall presentation is charming and shelf-ready
Issues / Wear
• Burner shows age-darkening, oxidation, and finish wear
• Wick is aged/frayed at the top
• Chimney shows light surface haze/dust from age and handling
• Glass has minor manufacturing bubbles/seediness and light age wear visible in close inspection
• Base edge shows small areas of roughness/wear visible in the close-up photos
• I do not see any obvious large cracks in the photos, but this is an antique glass lamp and should be handled gently
Collector’s Notes
Miniature oil lamps have a loyal following, and this one is especially appealing for its bright blue glass and documented Smith book reference. It is a sweet little piece for collectors who love early lighting, pressed glass, and small-scale antique displays.
A small lamp like this adds a lot of character without taking up much space.
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Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
