Victorian Christmas Fairy Lamp - AMETHYST - GORGEOUS!!!

This is a beautiful antique Victorian Christmas lamp or also called a Fairy Lamp. This example is a gorgeous amethyst that measures approximately 4" tall, with a Diamond Quilted design.  This fairy lamp is in good condition and, with this absolutely gorgeous color, would certainly make a lovely addition to someone's fairy lamp collection. 

These lamps burned either a float lamp style wick or a short candle. Around the 1890's these lamps were hung outside during the holidays to welcome friends, or hung on the Christmas tree as decorations and lights. This example has a fired top opening so it is smooth to the touch. Once the lamp glass has cooled, the base was ground to that it was flat, and could sit on a flat surface also. This lamp has a groove on each side of the top ring to allow the hanger (either a wire or chain) to run up the sides and lay flat. The grooves also help hold the hangers or opposite sides which prevented the lamp from tipping. This lamp stands about 3-5/8 inches tall and is about 2-1/2 inches in diameter. The top opening is 2-1/8 inches in diameter. Some background information and identifications can be made at the Fairy Lamp Club website under the header of Christmas Lights and other related candle lamps at the following site: http://www.fairy-lamp.com  There are no cracks or chips.  This pre-electric light makes a perfect centerpiece when illuminated with a votive and surrounded by some holly or pine for the holidays.  Its also great on a sunny window sill with the light streaming through it and is a most attractive color and shape.  If you love these old lamps, check out my other lamps, and I will be listing more in the future.

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