Bidspirit auction | Miniature Kelly Style Metal Oil

Miniature Kelly Style Metal Oil Lamp - This object is a miniature weighted oil lamp, often referred to as a Kelly lamp or pixie lamp. It features a self-righting design with a rounded, weighted metal base finished in green paint. The lamp consists of a metal burner assembly with a manual thumbwheel for wick adjustment and includes a cotton wick. No manufacturer marks are visible on the base or the burner thumbwheel. Height: 4.75 inches. The green-painted metal base exhibits heavy surface rust and significant paint loss. The metal burner assembly and adjustment knob show substantial oxidation and surface corrosion. The milk glass shade shows minor surface grime and fleabite chips or roughness along the upper and lower rims. The functionality of the adjustment mechanism is untested.