Of the reign of King Edward VII (1901-1910). Following on from the highly-ornamented Victorian age, the Edwardians' style was simpler, with weighty, classical lines, and decorous floral patterns. It celebrated the new electric era but they still continued to use candles, oil and gas in different parts of the house.

Samuel Clarke was a candle maker and patented many holders for his candles. His nightlight holders he called 'Fairy Lamps' and he patented candles in three sizes: fairy, pyramid and wee. Popular during the Victorian period, these lampholders came on stands, pottery bases, wall plaques, chandeliers and epergnes. Other manufacturers made the lamp parts and art glass shades for his company. In the late 1890’s Clarke patented the "Cricklite" table lamp for the dinner table which had single, double or multiple nightlight holders raised on a cut-glass pillar. These were of clear glass to go with more contemporary tastes and the clear domes gave a stronger light. The gilt rims were marked 'CRICKLITE' and silk shades could be added to the domes for embellishment. Clarke Candle Company was sold to Price Candle Company in 1910. The ‘Cricklite’ name is not associated with Denton Antiques family name.