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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.
CONDITION: Good. Go
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A few chips to the foot of one bowl.
Chips to two corners of the stand.
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