Victorian, circa 1900 Clear Cricklite double fairy lamp on cut-glass standard. Two clear glass ogee domes with gilt rims embossed ''CRICKLITE'', each resting in a clear diamond point glass cup. Embossed maker''s mark inside the cups ''CRICKLITE CLARKES PATENT TRADE MARK''. A glass bowl sits inside each cup. Ormolu twin branch frame with ''CLARKE''S TRADE ''CRICKLITE'' MARK'' inscribed on the inside of both cup holder rings. Frame attached to a sharply cut footed standard in the form of a pillar. Cricklite fairy lamps were commonly used for dining room lighting at the turn of the 20thC. Similar piece illustrated figure 718, page 204, Schiffer''s ''Fairy Lamps'' by Bob & Pat Ruf. Good. A few chips to the foot of one bowl. Chips to two corners of the stand. 20.5ins high

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