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 diamond-point pattern and embossed "CLARKE'S TRADEMARK CRICKLITE", candle cup fitted with an additional colorless ribbed pattern votive cup embossed "CLARKE'S TRADEMARK", candle cup fitted in a near matching pattern tri-form bowl with ruffled rim, six groupings of loops, underside of base with colorless and satin finish applied foot with a polished pontil mark. Fourth quarter 19th century. 6 1/2" HOA, 8 1/2" DOA base.
Literature: Parallels Ruf - Fairy lamps, p. 167, fig. 586.
Provenance: From the Private Glass Collection of Jean Wilson, Kintnersville, PA.
Condition
Excellent condition, dome with a fitter flake, base undamaged, candle cup with expected minor flakes/roughness.