British Art Pottery & Design - 14th December 2017

Lot 649

A rare Benham & Froud brass kettle designed by Dr Christopher Dresser

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £400

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Description

A rare Benham & Froud brass kettle designed by Dr Christopher Dresser, the elongated hexagonal body with hinged cover and over-slung handle with scroll terminals, stamped Benham & Froud mark, missing wooden finial knop, 24cm. high

Literature

Dresser, People's Designer New Century Gallery, 2-19th June 1999, catalogue number M.072 for an example illustrated.