Antique Miniature Oil Lamp Milk Glass Embossed Scrolls & Feathers ELSIE
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:2830991 |
This auction is for a beautiful miniature oil lamp. It is white milk glass with (a bluish tint is on the shade), scrolls, feathers, hand painted flowers and gold gilded accents. The burner is marked "Pat. Feb 'y 27 1977". It measures 8" high (not counting the chimney). It has been displayed and needs a cleaning. There are nicks to the underside of the shade, roughness along the edge and a flake from the bottom of the shade(see last photo). Look at the photos for further condition,... please, ask questions before bidding. White spots are from the lights. This item will be packed securely and insured. Always happy to combine shipments. Check out my other auctions, I will be listing 18, unique, miniature oil lamps.
Update: A wonderful ebayer sent me the following information about this beautiful miniature oil lamp. The name of this lamp is "Elsie". It first appeared in the Dodd, Warner & Co. catalog for 1896-1897. They were sold for .80 or $8.00 per dozen.
Update: A wonderful ebayer sent me the following information about this beautiful miniature oil lamp. The name of this lamp is "Elsie". It first appeared in the Dodd, Warner & Co. catalog for 1896-1897. They were sold for .80 or $8.00 per dozen.
