AUSTRIAN PORCELAIN FAIRY LAMP ON STANDARD, pyramid-size bisque dome with polychrome decoration depicting a Christmas tree on each side set with jeweled hanging lights, signed with a registry number and illegible script to the interior, fitted on a green iridescent lamp cup and raised on an open cast-metal stand with brass finish and beaded support ring, circular glass base with an exterior beaded ring, tapered wooden base with felt covering. Fourth quarter 19th century. 7 1/2" H, 4" D base.
Literature: Dome as Ruf - Fairy Lamps, p. 142, fig. 486.

From the private collection of Helen "Connie" Scott, Bristol, CT.

Excellent condition with the lamp cup having a shallow chip and some flaking to the rim; some wear to the base; dome undamaged.