Lot Essay
Cf: Durant, op. cit., p. 91 (the kettle in brass and copper). See also: Kurland and Zabar Exhibition Catalogue, op. cit., Cat. No. 25. (the ewer).
DESIGNED BY CHRISTOPHER DRESSER, MANUFACTURED BY BENHAM AND FROUD, CIRCA 1885
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A brass kettle
Designed by Christopher Dresser, manufactured by Benham and Froud, circa 1885
On three legs, wood carrying-handle; and a brass Ewer, the design attributed to Christopher Dresser, manufactured by Benham and Froud, exaggerated spout with hinged cover and scrolled handle
9½in. (24cm.) height of kettle; 14 5/8in. (37.3cm.) height of ewer
Each piece with stamped manufacturers' cipher, the ewer also stamped Rd. No. 36696 for 1885 (2)
Designed by Christopher Dresser, manufactured by Benham and Froud, circa 1885
On three legs, wood carrying-handle; and a brass Ewer, the design attributed to Christopher Dresser, manufactured by Benham and Froud, exaggerated spout with hinged cover and scrolled handle
9½in. (24cm.) height of kettle; 14 5/8in. (37.3cm.) height of ewer
Each piece with stamped manufacturers' cipher, the ewer also stamped Rd. No. 36696 for 1885 (2)