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Fairy Lamps - Elegance in Candle Lighting
by Bob and Pat Ruf

Candle powered "fairy lamps" made Victorian and Edwardian homes glow with light, and make modern collectors glow with nostalgia. Over 800 lamps made from 1880 through the 1930s are shown in full color in this new book. The lamps range from the simplest examples given out with boxes of candles to the most extravagant chandelier assemblages made for lords, rajahs, and royalty. As part of the fascinating history of lighting devices and fuels, this work draws upon many primary sources to trace the development of fairy lamps, and catalog examples that can be found on today's market. It provides an indispensable resource for collectors and dealers, of lighting devices, pottery, and art glass. 240 pgs. 800 plus color photos. New unused condition. ($40)

$30.00
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19th Century Fairy Lamps
by T. Robert Anthony. 

A spiral-bound reference with 18 color plates illustrating over 200 fairy lamps from Anthony's personal collection.  A very nice reference that is increasingly difficult to find. The condition is new and unused
 

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Fairy Lamps - Evenings Glow of Yesteryear
by Amelia E. MacSwiggan. 

This early reference, while not as well illustrated as others, is filled with detailed information about fairy lamps and the companies that produced them.  The condition is good but used.

Samuel Clarke's New Fairy Lights
catalog reprint by T. Robert Anthony. 

This is a rare reprint of Clarke's original fairy lamp and Cricklite 1887/88 and 1898 catalogs. The condition is new and unused.

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$120
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Fairy Lamp Newsletters

Volume I $40.00 Volume II $50.00 Volume III $30.00 Complete Set $120.00

Fairy Lamp Club Newsletters in Binders

A complete set of all the back issues (quarterly since November 1996) of the Fairy Lamp Club Newsletters in three three-ring binders with a colorful cover insert and spine label.  Each Newsletter binder includes a complete newsletter index of articles and numbered tab pages.

These are  unique documents not available any where except through the Fairy Lamp Club.

Individual Volume price including shipping to US:

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Undocumented Victorian Fairy Lamp Photo Album

This photo album of previously undocumented fairy lamps was developed from contributions of members of the Fairy Lamp Club over a ten year period.  The photo album currently contains over 100 pages of photographs.  Each page contains four color images with description and unique identifier.  The collection is bound in a three-ring binder with a colorful cover insert and spine label. 

This is a unique document not available any where except through the Fairy Lamp Club.

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Phoenix Art Glass
An Identification and Value Guide
by Leland Marple

Written records show that Phoenix Glass Company was the major domestic manufacturer of colored and specialty glass between 1880 and the turn of the century and within this relatively short period of time, the firm made a wide variety of art glass products in a large number of colors and effects. Since it was not signed, nearly all the art glass made by Phoenix has now lost its identity. This beautifully photographed and extensively research book identifies hundreds of Phoenix Art Glass tableware, lighting products, and novelties by matching objects to descriptions and illustrations in the trade literature. Organized by mold and optic patterns, the objects are presented in an easy to follow format. With values in the captions, this beautiful book will become an indispensable reference.

At purchasers request, books will be autographed by author.

(Free shipping to Fairy Lamp Club members in the US)

Fenton Burmese Glass
by Debbie & Randy Coe

A comprehensive first edition 2004 reference book on Fenton's special Burmese glass. This book gives history of Burmese and how Fenton came to produce this wonderful glass. You will find information about the following Fenton people: family members, designers, mould shop, decorators and some fun backgrounds. There are many fine examples of the glass in this book. Pieces from Fenton's General Catalog, Connoisseur Collection, Supplements, Gift Shop, QVC and Special Orders are presented, organized by the year of their introduction. You will be amazed at the wide range of Burmese items and so many have never shown up in any book before this one. There are over 700 color photos (including 26 Fenton Burmese fairy lamps and 3 Victorian era Burmese fairy lamps) in this hardbound book with 192 pages. Listed in each caption are: ware number, size, year of production and price. There are a couple photos of Victorian Burmese for comparison and a few photos of Gibson Glass pieces also for comparison. For Fenton glass lovers and especially Fenton Burmese collectors, this book is a must have item.

Each book ordered will be autographed by both authors. Burmese glass was developed by the Mt. Washington glass company in 1885 and was named by Queen Victoria because the shaded colors reminded her of a sunset in Burma. The Fenton Art Glass Company is the only company to successfully replicate the original Burmese formula in modern time. Until now, information on Burmese could be found only in bits and pieces. Now collectors finally have one comprehensive source on Burmese glass.

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Miniature Lamps of the Victorian Era – with Prices
by Marjorie Hulsebus

Marjorie Hulsebus is a long-standing member of our Fairy Lamp Club and the Night Light Club. As with many of us, collecting fairy lamps often extends to collecting lamps of all types, including miniatures.

Marjorie has contributed significantly to the miniature lamp collecting community by publishing three reference books. They include: Miniature Victorian Lamps with Values, Price Guide for Miniature Lamps and, new for 2004, Miniature Lamps of the Victorian Era with Prices. Each of these books is a "must have" for the miniature lamp collector.

Marjorie's most recent publication documents previously undocumented miniature lamps and includes many photographs contributed by our Club members, including a few examples of fairy lamps. A description of Marjorie's book is best done in her own words:

"Welcome to the wonderful world of miniature Victorian era glass lamps! This beautiful reference book is sure to capture your fancy with photographs and descriptions of nearly 600 late 19th century miniature oil lamps that have not appeared in publications before. Many are variations of lamps that have not been documented until now. Styles include finger lamps, student lamps, miniature banquet lamps, figural lamps, art glass lamps and much more. To add to the perspective of understanding miniature oil lamps, estimated current values have also been provided. 

If you are an experienced miniature lamp collector, antique dealer, or just beginning to notice these glass lamps, this book will provide you a wealth of important information."