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.