Arts & Crafts - 20th June 2012

Lot 548

A rare Linthorpe Pottery Fijian sake bottle designed by Dr Christopher Dresser

Estimate £1,200 - £1,800

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Description

A rare Linthorpe Pottery Fijian sake bottle designed by Dr Christopher Dresser, the dimpled body glazed streaked green and ochre, with unglazed terracotta head unsigned, professionally restored spout 19cm. high Literature Michael Whiteway Christopher Dresser 1834-1904 Skira, page 119 plate 116 for a comparable example Judy Rudoe Decorative Arts 1980-1950 A Catalogue of the British Museum Collection, page 183 catalogue number 96 for a comparable tray