{"product_id":"vintage-brass-finger-oil-lamp-hong-kong-miniature","title":"Vintage Miniature Brass Finger Oil Lamp Hong Kong Gimbaled Nautical Lamp with Glass Chimney","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage miniature brass finger oil lamp with a swiveling reservoir, carrying loop, and clear ruffled glass chimney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hong Kong made novelty lamp copies the self leveling form of older maritime cabin lighting and works well as a small nautical display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miniature Finger Oil Lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late twentieth century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass tone metal, clear glass, cotton wick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged brass, dark brown patina, and clear glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\/Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"Nautical, maritime, Victorian revival\"\u003eNautical, maritime, Victorian revival\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swiveling gimbal style reservoir, finger loop handle, exposed wick, and ruffled pie crust glass chimney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5 inches tall. Base measures approximately 2 3\/4 inches across. Chimney opening measures approximately 1 1\/4 inches across.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not tested with fuel. Sold for display and sold as is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear glass chimney is present and appears intact in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReservoir, carrying loop, gimbal supports, burner assembly, and wick are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal surfaces show tarnish, oxidation, spotting, scratches, and finish loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurner crown shows bending and uneven points around the chimney holder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamp has not been filled, lit, or tested for leaks or safe operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured and sold as is.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall finger lamps like this were made as decorative versions of portable oil lamps used before electric lighting became common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one suits miniature lamp collectors, nautical displays, or a shelf of maritime objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pivoting reservoir and ruffled chimney give this little lamp more character than a standard tabletop miniature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best treated as an untested display piece unless inspected by someone familiar with oil lamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"about reading vintage\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/about-reading-vintage\"\u003eWhile I do my best\u003c\/a\u003e to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48830678794495,"sku":"F3 – T 10–3037","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/Vintage_miniature_brass_finger_oil_lamp.jpg?v=1784057018","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/vintage-brass-finger-oil-lamp-hong-kong-miniature","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}