1880S AMBER MATCHHOLDER KEROSENE OIL FINGER LAMP Start Price USD 399.99 Current Price USD 449.44 Time Left - Bid Count 4 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 21, 2008 End Time Monday, December 01, 2008 Location Richard Miller Lamps in Ravenna Ohio See more about '1880S AMBER MATCHHOLDER KEROSENE OIL FINGER LAMP ' Description     1870-80'S AMBER 'MATCH HOLDER' KEROSENE OIL MINIATURE LAMP 1870-80's amber kerosene oil 'Match Holder' stem lamp. Please reference Smith book 1, fig. 52. Outstanding lamp, all original with the correct and difficult to find chimney shade and burner. Ribbed embossed patterned finger lamp, with basket patterned attached match holder; embossed ribbed tree-shaped chimney shade. Very fine crisp pattern, rich brilliant honey amber color. Original No. 1 collar, original fancy brass burner is signed on the thumbwheel 'PAT FEB 27 1877'. Flawless condition with no chips cracks or breaks, normal and customary strawmarks and bubbles; two small annealing marks on the handle, not cracks or flaws, but factory marks where the glass contracts while cooling. Wonderful period Victorian difficult-to-find complete lamp, a great addition to any early lamp collection or any decor. No reserve, low starting price, this lamp normally lists/sells for $750-950.00 complete. * * *Buyer will pay P/S/I. If you choose to pay with a Personal Check or Money Order, we will send a mailing address with your checkout statement. * * * Thank you, good luck bidding, and GOD BLESS AMERICA. ***Please note, I do reserve the right to cancel any bids from any ebay members, in particular ebay members with considerable negative feedback. Thank you for your understanding, and for your continued interest in our lighting offerings. It is our pleasure to help you build your collection. Good luck bidding and God Bless America. Place a Bid!