VARIOUS PATTERN MINIATURE FINGER LAMPS, LOT OF TWO, colorless, each with applied handle, comprising a Fire Fly example, waist embossed "FIRE FLY" and with six embossed stars, brass collar with patent information; and an unpatterned example, brass collar. Each fitted with an Olmsted type string-wick burner and opaque white chimney-shade. Fourth quarter 19th century. 4 3/8" and 5 1/4" H to top of chimney-shade, 2" H to top of collar, 2" D base.
Literature: Smith I, fig. 6. Unpatterned example parallels Solverson, Plate #15, fig. 74.
Provenance: From the collection of Abigail and the late Edward Meyer of Plantsville, CT.

Fire Fly handle with a crack to lower terminal, remaining example lacking curl at lower terminal and with a spot of roughness, collar with scratches. Burners undamaged, one chimney-shade with flakes/roughness to rims and other undamaged.