Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

Fine & Decorative Arts - Day One

Fri, Oct 14, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1407

NAILSEA / VENETIAN THREAD TYPE FAIRY LAMP,

Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
NAILSEA / VENETIAN THREAD TYPE FAIRY LAMP, citrine with opal loops, satin finish, fairy-size dome with six groupings of loops, fitted in a colorless candle cup with ribbed pattern and embossed "CLARKE'S TRADE FAIRY MARK", candle cup fitted with an additional colorless ribbed pattern votive cup embossed "CLARKE'S TRADEMARK", candle cup fitted in a near matching pattern bowl with flared-in crimped rim, six groupings of loops, underside of base with polished pontil mark. Fourth quarter 19th century. 4 3/4" HOA, 5 1/2" DOA base.
Literature: Parallels Ruf - Fairy lamps, p. 171, fig. 600.
Provenance: From the Private Glass Collection of Jean Wilson, Kintnersville, PA.

Condition

Excellent condition, dome and base undamaged, candle cup with expected minor flakes/roughness.