A Pair of Richard Perry Son & Co Kardofan chambersticks designed by Dr Christopher Dresser

A Pair of Richard Perry Son & Co Kardofan chambersticks designed by Dr Christopher Dresser, domed tin base, cylindrical column and flaring drip pan japanned blue metal, with wood handles, applied Perry label, stamped Dr C Dresser mark to handle, 14.5cm. high, (2)

Provenance

The David Coachworth & Peter Myers Collection.

Exhibited

Liberty 1875-1975 An exhibition to mark the firms centenary, V&A museum, July-October 1975, page 40 C25 for a comparable pair, possibly this pair, painted in turquoise. (Loan 1A and cat no.74 labels).

Literature

Michael Whiteway Christopher Dresser a Design Revolution, V&A, page 181 plate 245 for a comparable Kardofan illustrated.