Arts and Crafts - 19th June 2019
Lot 12
A rare and tall James Couper and Sons Clutha glass Propeller vase designed by Dr Christopher Dresser
Estimate £4,000 - £6,000 | Hammer £5500
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Description
A rare and tall James Couper and Sons Clutha glass Propeller vase designed by Dr Christopher Dresser, the twisted green and pink striated glass with white swirling striations and gold inclusions, everted, fluted top rim, acid etched Liberty Lotus flower mark to base, 28.5cm. high
Literature
Masterpieces of the John Scott Collection, Volume 1, Fine Art Society, 2004, page 23 catalogue number 6 for a comparable example illustrated.
Christopher Dresser (1834-1904), Richard Dennis/John Jesse at the Fine Art Society, catalogue number 112 for a comparable but unsigned piece illustrated.
Provenance
Private collection.