Lot Essay
Cf: John Jesse and Richard Dennis, Christopher Dresser 1834-1904, The Fine Art Society Ltd., London, October 1972, Cat. No. 131.
THE PAUL WALTER COLLECTION
An electroplate-mounted stoneware Claret Jug
DESIGNED BY CHRISTOPHER DRESSER, THE MOUNTS MANUFACTURED BY HUKIN & HEATH, THE STONEWARE DESIGNED BY FLORENCE E. LEE, MANUFACTURED BY DOULTON, CIRCA 1882
Details
An electroplate-mounted stoneware Claret Jug
Designed by Christopher Dresser, the mounts manufactured by Hukin & Heath, the stoneware designed by Florence E. Lee, manufactured by Doulton, circa 1882
Flat hinged cover, the stoneware body set in 'crow's foot' stand
9 1/8in. (23.2cm.) high
Mounts with makers' mark and P.O.D.R. mark for 8th October 1878, underside of feet additionally stamped 2045, the stoneware with incised artist's monogram
Designed by Christopher Dresser, the mounts manufactured by Hukin & Heath, the stoneware designed by Florence E. Lee, manufactured by Doulton, circa 1882
Flat hinged cover, the stoneware body set in 'crow's foot' stand
9 1/8in. (23.2cm.) high
Mounts with makers' mark and P.O.D.R. mark for 8th October 1878, underside of feet additionally stamped 2045, the stoneware with incised artist's monogram