Arts & Crafts, including the collection of the late Barbara Morris - 23rd June 2010

Lot 499

A Benham & Froud copper and brass teapot and stand designed by Dr Christopher Dresser

Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £500

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Description

A Benham & Froud copper and brass teapot and stand designed by Dr Christopher Dresser, probably manufactured for the Art Furnishers' Alliance ovoid body with riveted brass decoration, applied tripod over-slung handle, the stand with loose brass shelf supported on scroll rests stamped 5 25cm. high Literature The Studio volume XV 1898, page 111 the design for this teapot and stand illustrated in an article on Christopher Dresser. Michael Whiteway Christopher Dresser, Skira page 146 this design reproduced in an original photograph from the Chubb Archive.