Arts and Crafts - 19th June 2019
Lot 308
A Hukin & Heath electroplated cruet stand and glass bottles designed by Dr Christopher Dresser
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £380
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Description
A Hukin & Heath electroplated cruet stand and glass bottles designed by Dr Christopher Dresser, canted triangular base with three bowls and central rod with D shaped finial, with one faceted glass bottle and stopper, one open bottle and a glass mustard pot with hinged metal mount and serving spoon, stamped designed by Dr C. Dresser and regd diamond, 19cm. high (6)
Literature
Christopher Dresser 1834-1904, The Fine Art Society and Haslam & Whiteway Ltd, catalogue number 44 for the stand illustrated.
Michael Whiteway Christopher Dresser a Design Revolution, V&A, page 143 figure no.175 for a variation of this design with six bowls illustrated.