RARE ARTICHOKE MINIATURE OIL LAMP, blue opalescent satin, embossed base with matching artichoke pattern shade; period burner and chimney. Consolidated Lamp & Glass Co. Fourth quarter 19th/early 20th century. 7 7/8" H to top of shade, base 3 3/8" to top of collar.
Literature: Smith - Miniature Lamps I, p. 33, fig. III.
Provenance: Collection of Rick Hornwood of Camarillo, CA.

Base undamaged, but has spots that were not satinized, as made. Shade has normal roughness top and bottom rim, as made. Top outside rim has a 1/8" shallow flake with scratches on side.