Arts and Crafts - 19th June 2019
Lot 13
A James Couper and Sons Clutha glass Propeller vase designed by Dr Christopher Dresser
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £1700
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Description
A James Couper and Sons Clutha glass Propeller vase designed by Dr Christopher Dresser, twisted form with everted flat top rim, pale green glass with aventuring inclusions and white swirls, unsigned, 23cm. high
Literature
Michael Whiteway Christopher Dresser A Design Revolution, V&A Exhibition catalogue, page 208 plate 278 for a comparable example from The Birkenhead Collection. This design was also illustrated in Liberty's catalogues circa 1908 available in four sizes from 9 to 16 inches.