{"product_id":"pair-antique-19thc-kerosene-finger-lamps-beaded-medallion-e-miller-daisy-base-period-correct-brass-burners","title":"Pair Antique 19thC Kerosene Finger Lamps - Beaded Medallion \u0026 E. Miller Daisy Base - Period-Correct Brass Burners","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003ePresented as a fine pair, these 19th-century American pressed glass \"finger lamps\" (also known as hand lamps) represent the high quality of Victorian-era domestic lighting. These were designed for portability, featuring integral glass handles to be carried safely from room to room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth lamps have been caref\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eully curated and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eserviced with authentic, period-correct brass burners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from a pr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eivate collection. Rather than the common modern reproductions often found on the market, these lamps feature high-quality, 19th-century hardware that matches the age and quality of the glass fonts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLamp 1 (Beaded Medallion):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An ornate font featuring the \"Beaded Medallion\" (or \"Beaded Scroll\") pattern, common in the 1870s–1880s. It features a decorative beaded band around the shoulder. It has been fitted with an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Empire E.M. \u0026amp; Co. U.S.A.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brass burner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLamp 2 (Daisy \u0026amp; Star Base):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A classic Edward Miller \u0026amp; Co. design. While the font is a clean, simple transitional style, the base features the iconic \"Daisy and Star\" (Petal) embossed pattern on the underside, which creates brilliant light refraction. It is fitted with an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"E. Miller \u0026amp; Co. Made in U.S.A.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brass burner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eOrigin, Age \u0026amp; Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Edward Miller \u0026amp; Co. (Meriden, Conn.) \/ American EAPG.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late Victorian (Circa 1880–1895).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clear Pressed Flint Glass and Solid Brass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSource:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Components curated from a professional antique lighting collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Antique Condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Both glass fonts are exceptionally clear with no chips, cracks, or \"glass sickness\" (clouding). Handles are structurally sound with no stress fractures. Both brass burners are authentic 19th-century originals, not reproductions. They have a beautiful natural patina and the wick advancement mechanisms turn freely. As is typical of EAPG, minor factory mold marks or small cooling lines (straw marks) may be present but do not affect the integrity of the pieces. (Chimneys not included).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLamp 1:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6\" Height (to top of burner), 3.25\" Base Diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLamp 2:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6\" Height (to top of burner), 4\" Base Diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eScholarly Reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\"The E. Miller \u0026amp; Co. was among the most prominent manufacturers of the late 19th century... Finger lamps with patterned bases like the Daisy\/Star motif were staple items for the American middle class.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-9ac4e0e7-7fff-f0f5-6154-84b33de1d66e\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSource:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil Lamps: The Americana Collectible (Book 1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatherine M. Thuro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Page 148.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. However, as dedicated enthusiasts rather than professional appraisers or certified experts, we cannot offer guarantees on authenticity, age, origin, or precise valuation. We strongly recommend that buyers perform their own due diligence, including consulting reference materials or experts, and thoroughly examine the accompanying photographs. These images are an essential component of our listing and depict the item's actual condition, including any visible flaws, wear, or imperfections consistent with its antique nature. It is the buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and form their own assessment on condition, description and authenticity before purchasing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll items have signs of wear commensurate with age and usage. The lack of statement regarding condition does not imply that the item is in perfect condition or free from any and all defects. 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Our utmost focus is on customer satisfaction, and we'll do everything in our power to ensure every transaction is smooth, transparent, and positive for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Light and Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43921100079147,"sku":"751","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/5379\/5371\/files\/20260324_175956.jpg?v=1776020501","url":"https:\/\/thelightandlegacy.com\/products\/pair-antique-19thc-kerosene-finger-lamps-beaded-medallion-e-miller-daisy-base-period-correct-brass-burners","provider":"Light and Legacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}