A rare aesthetic movement three piece copper and brass teaset designed by Christopher Dresser for Henry Loveridge & Co in 1881. The set comprises of a teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl each copper bodied with hand planished patterning to the shoulders and applied with brass handles. The teapot is of squat round shape with a raised pouring spout and rattan cover brass handle. The teapot has a hinged cover which sits within a raised rim and has a raised wooden handle. The sugar bowl is of similar shape with brass handles applied either side. The jug has a matching shaped body with a narrow funnel shaped top and bird beak pouring spout with an attached flat top brass handle. All have a molded makers lozenge mark to the base including a registration mark dating the set from 1881.
Provenance: Please see Christopher Dresser – The Peoples Designer by Harry Lyons, Plate 434 for an image of the set. Acquired from the UK Art market.
In good original condition with light wear associated with age and use.
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Creator:Christopher Dresser(Artist)
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Dimensions:Height: 4.63 in (11.75 cm)Diameter: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)
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Style:Aesthetic Movement(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:BrassHand-Crafted
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Place of Origin:England
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Period:1880-1889
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Date of Manufacture:1881
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Bishop’s Stortford, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: MT23428Seller: LU1328234643432
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