Victorian Fairy Lamp, Blue Nailsea Blue with opal loops and satin finish – Art Glass, Matching Shade And Base – Embossed clear glass candle holder rests inside the cup. Maker’s mark ”S. CLARKE PATENT TRADEMARK FAIRY”,
Fairy lamps originated in England in the 1840”s and are candle burning night lights that would have been used in nurseries, hallways, and dimly lit corners of the home. Similar piece illustrated on page 34, Schiffer’s ”Fairy Lamps” by Bob and Pat Ruff. When all together this fairy lamp measures 5″ high and is 7″ diameter at the widest. Circa 1880.
