Miniature Lamps II [Hardcover]

Frank R. Smith (Author), Ruth E. Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1982

This all-new study of miniture lamps has grown out of and far beyond the first book published years ago by the author and her husband. Many (almost 600) new examples and much historical material has been combined into this up-to-date study. Miniature lamps are a fascination to people interested in antiques, lighting, and old homes. The book illustrates a wide variety of lamps by many identified makers. Miniature oil and kerosene lamps, some as diminutive as 2 1/2 inches high, are direct descendants of prehistoric lamps using animal fat and other oils. Since the miniatures which have been preserved are so small that they cannot have provided adequate reading light, their intended function remains somewhat obscure. The lamps might have found uses in sickrooms, for dispelling a child's "bogeyman", or as parlor courting lamps making a suitable compromise between the requirements of propriety and romantic aura.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 2 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd (September 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 091683865X
• ISBN-13: 978-0916838652
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,698,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Expanded and Revised 2nd Edition, May 31, 2001

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Dennis Hearn (NYC, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Miniature Lamps II (Hardcover)

First published in 1982 this all-new 2000 2nd edition of miniature lamps grew out of and far beyond the first book. 256 pages with over 600 examples and history. Price guide is now included. Up to date at last!