Victorian-Style Cranberry Glass Miniature Kerosene Lamp

This item is a composite Victorian-style miniature oil or kerosene lamp. The base features a vibrant, translucent cranberry red glass font with a rounded, squat shape. The burner mechanism is constructed from brass or a brass-plated metal, exhibiting a natural aged patina and minor surface oxidation typical of mid-20th-century reproductions or late Victorian originals. It is topped with a clear glass chimney and an oversized frosted glass shade. The shade features a distinct swirl or 'ribbed' pattern and a crimped, ruffled upper rim, rendered in a soft satin-finish frosted glass. Overall, the lamp suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic but may be a high-quality reproduction from the mid-century period (circa 1940s-1970s). The glass appears free of major cracks, though some soot residue is visible inside the frosted shade, indicating past usage. The brass shows some wear and tarnishing, which adds to its vintage character. The design reflects the ornate, decorative craftsmanship of the Victorian era, intended as both a functional lighting source and an ornamental household object. Its small scale classifies it as a 'miniature' or 'finger' lamp, though this specific example lacks a handle.