Fairy
Clarke
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
stoneware
Measurements
90 mm (H)
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 285086.1
Summary
A white stoneware, Clarke's oil jug for the pyramid night lights, holds 1/2 pint and has a special pouring spout. It has the trade mark 'Fairy' printed on the side and a printed verse, 'WHEN NIGHTS ARE DARK, THEN THINK OF CLARKE, WHO'S HIT THE MARK PRECISELY, FOR HIS NIGHT-LIGHTS, CREATE LIGHT NIGHTS, IN WHICH YOU SEE QUITE NICELY'.
Marks and inscriptions
FOR CLARK'S PATENT PYRAMID NIGHT LIGHTS (printed on saucer)
Makers and roles
Clarke, manufacturer