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Christopher Dresser (1834-1904), a rare electroplate teapot, No. 2277, circa 1880, manufactured by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, England, electroplated metal with ebony handle, impressed with manufacturer's mark Chr. Dresser and 2277 12.5 x 22 x 13.5cm Provenance: Georgina Bourke (née Anderson, then Greenwood), who likely acquired the teapot in the early 20th century. A socialite who mixed in avant garde circles, Bourke first married Lieutenant J F B Greenwood, Kings Own Royal Regt., who was killed in action in May 1915, before moving to Cheltenham and then later, after the war, to Southern Ireland, where she lived in Castleconnell, Co. Limerick. After her death in 1967, the teapot remained undiscovered in a trunk containing her various possessions until a recent routine valuation. Literature: H.Lyons, Christopher Dresser: The People's Designer 1834-1904, p. 7 no. 8 W.Halén, Christopher Dresser, 1990, p. 182, pl. 206 W.Halén, Christopher Dresser: A Pioneer of Modern Design, London, 1993, p. 183, pl. 206 M.Whiteway, Shock of the Old: Christopher Dresser's Design Revolution, 2004, p. 158, pl. 200 Born in Glasgow in 1834, from age thirteen Christopher Dresser effectively began his career when he commenced his training at Somerset House's Government School of Design, one of a number of state-funded centres established from 1837 to train designers specifically for industrial production. This was a period defined by a stratospheric rise in machine manufacturing, making household items more widely available and creating an entirely new market for innovative and creative designs that were suited to modern methods of manufacture. Although he was only twenty-eight years old at the time of the 1862 Great London Exposition, whilst there Dresser claimed to have designed "as much as any man"; this was likely true as he was demonstrably accomplished in all aspects of industrial design, including carpets, ceramics, furniture, glass, graphics, metalwork and textiles. By the end of 1862, Dresser had published The Art of Decorative Design (1862) and The Development of Ornamental Art in the International Exhibition (1862), followed latterly, in 1873, by Principles of Decorative Design. Though he may have designed more than any other man at the Exposition, the Japanese works he saw at there inspired a lifelong interest in the country and its aesthetic principles. Closely associated with influential design reformers including Richard Redgrave, Henry Cole, Owen Jones, and Matthew Digby Wyatt, Dresser was not only interested in the practical facets of design, but also the moral and philosophical doctrines. For Dresser and his cohort, design had the capacity to "exalt" or "debase". Establishing his principles of 'Truth, Beauty and Power', Dresser looked to the natural world to inspire. Using reduced and abstracted forms from nature, Dresser aimed to express the essence of design in its most distilled form. Despite his pioneering aesthetic, many of Dresser's designs were too complex and costly to be easily mass-produced, limiting their accessibility. The present example, catalogued as no. 2277 in 1879, is a rare example of his work, with only around twelve known to exist. One such piece forms part of the collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Also displayed internationally by institutions including the Metropolitan Museum, New York, and the Musée d'Orsay, Paris, it is difficult to overstate the importance of Christopher Dresser in the history of industrial design. One foot is slightly bent inwards and the base very slightly dished around the area, a very minor crease to the underside of the base, just visible in the right light. A couple of small marks to the cover where it has knocked against the handle. Some tarnishing and the plating slightly rubbed to finial, hinge and the rim of the cover, also to joint where spout meets body. A small dent to one side, and some other light surface wear and scratching more commensurate with age and use. Please see additional images and video online. The handle does not protrude beyond the metal at either end, but does not appear to be broken, again see images. Handle rotates freely.
§ Edward Barnsley CBE (1900-1987) and The Barnsley Workshop, a walnut dresser, the plate rack back above three frieze drawers and two pairs of cupboard doors raised on tapering feet187 x 173 x 44cmWith a number of scuffs and marks from use, particularly to edges, the plate rack a little darker in tone to the base. The plate rack sits on a narrow lip only and requires wall fixing for use.
AN ENGLISH OAK DRESSER late 18th/early 19th century, the upper section with a moulded cornice and shaped frieze over two shelves with short drawers beneath, the base with three frieze drawers over panelled cupboards and further drawers, on bracket feet, 212.5cm high x 199cm wide x 48cm deepProvenance: The Les Watts Collection.
Attributed to Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904), a bronze sugar bowl, c.1870, the manufacture attributed to Elkington & Co., of conical form, decorated with cast foliate anthemion bands, raised on applied gilt tripod feet, with loop handles, unmarked, 11cm diameter 8cm high Provenance: From the collection of Dr William Lind. This bowl shares familiarity with the conical bowl produced for Elkington & Co., illustrated on the front cover of Widar Halén's 'Christopher Dresser', Phaidon, 1990. Condition ReportWith some misshapping to the rim. One of the interior fixing screws to the handles has a piece missing from the screw head. With some rubbing to the gilt detailing to the handles and feet commensurate with use.
Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904), 'Principles of Decorative Design',second edition, published by Cassell Petter & Galpin, signed by Dresser 'To Mrs Bloomfield Moore with the author's kind regards'Provenance: From the collection of Dr William Lind.Condition ReportHas been restored, particularly around the spine and boards. Annotations to several of the front pages. Some folded/creased corners. Some browning to the edge of the pages.
Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904), a copper and brass kettle, c.1885, designed for Benham & Froud, of spherical form, raised on three stud feet, with a flared collar and recessed cover, the handle in ebonised wood, with impressed marks to the base,15cm wide21cm deep25cm high, anda brass jug, designed for R Perry, Son & Co., of angular baluster form with elongated spout and an angular handle, with indistinct marks to the base,14cm wide19cm deep24cm high (2)Provenance: From the collection of Dr William Lind.Condition ReportThe kettle with some tarnishing, dents and pitting throughout. There are some chips and wear to the ebonised wood handle commensurate with use. The brass jug with a 2.5cm dent to the bottom right of the handle. With some scratches throughout.
Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904), a silver-mounted glass claret jug,the mounts by John Thomas Heath & John Hartshorne Middleton, London 1897,the plain mounts with an angular handle, over a shouldered glass body with a radial star-cut base, stamped '2521 22' to the inside of the lid,19.4cm highProvenance: From the collection of Dr William Lind.Condition ReportNo chips, cracks or restoration. Overall good order. With minor surface scratches commensurate with age. Please see the additional images.
Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904), c.1881, a silver-plated letter rack designed by Dresser for Hukin & Heath, with seven adjustable dividers, raised on an arched base with four compressed globular ball feet, with 'H&H 2555' marks to the base,17.5cm wide9.5cm deep13cm highProvenance: From the collection of Dr William Lind.Condition ReportWith tarnishing throughout. Some of the dviders with denting and misshapping commensurate with use.
Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904), 'The Empire Quilt', 1887, a Barlow & Jones satin appliqué produced for Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, unbleached cotton, decorated with heraldic devices from the British colonies around a central royal coat of arms, embroidered 'Patent No. 2196.A.D.1881.', 280.5 x 246cm Provenance: From the collection of Dr William Lind. Literature: Widar Halén, 'Christopher Dresser', Phaidon, 1990, p.114, pl.113. Condition ReportIt has been professionally restored and in very good order with very few signs of marks or issues.
Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904), a Linthorpe pottery jardinière, c.1890, of lobed form with a scalloped rim, decorated with applied flower heads and twelve lug handles, in a green and purple streaked glaze, with impressed marks to the base 'Linthorpe Ch. Dresser 535',28cm diameter19.5cm high,together with four Linthorpe pottery vessels by Christopher Dresser, of various forms, comprising three jugs with handles and a small stem vase, with impressed marks to the base,largest 23cm highsmallest 12.5cm high (5)Provenance: From the collection of Dr William Lind.Condition ReportThe jardinere with crazing throughout and two firing cracks measuring 1cm and 0.5cm to the base. The four vessels with crazing and rubbing to the glaze throughout. The yellow example with some pitting to the handle.
Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904), a silver-plated toast rack, c.1880, designed for Hukin & Heath, with six divisions, raised on an arched base with four compressed globular ball feet, with 'H&H 2556' marks to the base.14cm wide9.5cm deep13cm highProvenance: From the collection of Dr William Lind.Condition ReportWith tarnishing throughout. Some misshapping to the dividers commensurate with use.
Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904), a silver-mounted claret jug,the mounts by John Thomas Heath & John Hartshorne Middleton, London 1886,the glass body of low-shouldered form with a star-cut base, the mounts with a 'C' scroll handle,25.5cm highProvenance: From the collection of Dr William Lind.Condition ReportNo chips, cracks or restoration. Minor surface wear and scratches. The lid does not close completely flush. Please see the additional images.
Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904), a copper and brass riveted tea kettle and cover, c.1880, the manufacture attributed to Benham & Froud Ltd., of tapering square form, with a planished surface and cut-out scrolled frieze base, with a bent brass top handle, embossed with stripe detailing, with cover, unmarked,14cm wide19.5cm deep22cm high (2)Provenance: From the collection of Dr William Lind.Condition ReportWith tarnishing and marks throughout commensurate with use. Some small dents and pitting to the brass handle. This piece is unmarked and is attributed to Benham and Froud Ltd.
Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904), a silver-plated hot water can, c.1890, designed for Hukin & Heath, of elliptical cylinder form with a loop handle to the body, an arched wicker top handle and hinged top flap with handle, stamped '3 H&H 10845' marks to the base,7.5cm wide19cm deep17cm highProvenance: From the collection of Dr William Lind.Condition ReportWith heavy tarnishing throughout. The wicker handle with some small cracks and discolouration.
An Irish pine dresser the wavy cornice above three shelves, the base fitted two drawers above cupboards, 147cm wide, 46cm deep, 188cm highAppears to be previously inset as part of a fitted dresser, signs of old painting later stripped. top left of cornice with small loss. All over wear, scuffs and scratches commensurate with age and use. Darkened nail holes. later cabinet handles. No visible woodworm
A George III elm dresser base, the rectangular top above three frieze drawers and on square legs, 205cm wide, 47cm deep, 82cm highThe W J Fieldhouse Collection, Austy Manor, Wootton Wawen and thence by descent to vendorGood overall condition. Minor wear and tear. The dark stain has worn through in places, particularly on the central drawer. The metalwork appears to be original. The top planks have a shrinkage gap between. The front right leg has a splice of repair
18th century and later oak dresser, raised plate rack with moulded dentil cornice over three tiers, decorated with applied carved roundels, the base with breakfront top over seven drawers each with mahogany banding, enclosed by two panelled cupboards, on stile supports Dimensions: Height: 222cm Length/Width: 184cm Depth/Diameter: 50cmCondition Report: Total height with rack - 222cm.Rack: W189cm, H140cm, D15cm.Dresser base: W184cm, H84cm, D50cm.
A Queen Anne or George I oak dresser base - early 18th century, the moulded, two plank top over three drawers with nailed joints and the original brasses and iron locks, raised on four turned legs with (later) pierced scroll corner brackets, lappet carved shoulders and pad feet, the back legs later replacements. (LWH 225.5 x 46.5 x 85.5cm)
A Charles II oak dresser base of small proportions – the planked top with applied half-round edge moulding, over an ogee moulded and reel carved frieze, the two drawers beneath with twin mitre moulded panels and later drop brasses, divided by applied split bobbin mouldings, raised on baluster turned front supports with turned pad feet. (LWH 109 x 52.5 x 74.5 cm), alterations.
18th century oak dresser, the upper section with moulded cornice and shaped frieze and sides, panel back and central cupboard surrounded by shelves, the lower section with thumb moulded edge to top, two cockbeaded drawers with brass swan neck handles and shaped backplates, shaped apron and raised on front cabriole legs and pad feet, 102cm wide x 46cm deep x 190cm high Condition ReportThe top does seperate form the base.
Early 20th century oak dresser in the 18th century manner, the upper section with shelf and two cupboards, the lower section with three drawers over a shaped apron and raised on turned and block supports, 138cm wide x 49cm deep x 186cm high Condition ReportHeight to top of dresser base 86.5cm
19TH CENTURY OAK WELSH DRESSER being a fine example with three shelf rack and the base with break front over three opening drawers, 212 (h) x 173 (w) x 51cms (d)Provenance: private collection GwyneddGOV.UK Ivory content- to comply with current regulation - self-declaration form completed for the sale of this item - Submission reference WJHV9W57
A late 18th Century oak dresser base, with a ledge gallery (formerly with a shelved superstructure), containing five short drawers in the apron with domed mahogany veneer arched centre, on ring turned legs, united by a pot board, terminating in block feet, 182cm length, 93cm height, 40cm depth.
An oak dresser in Arts & Crafts style, circa 1900; the pagoda canopy top modelled resembling slates, above an arcaded and mirror backed two tier gallery; the base section with an open shelf above two fall fronts and panel doors; the through stiles with turned feet; 249cm high, 122cm wide, 64cm deep
A substantial pine dresser, early 20th century; the plate rack with moulded cornice and blind frieze; the open shelves with metal cup hooks; the base section with three drawers, with twin turned knob handles; with knop-turned straight legs to a pot-board base; 235cm high, 233cm wide, 53cm deep
A George III oak and crossbanded dresser, circa 1800; the plate rack with dentilled cornice above fret-cut canopies; the shelves flanked by arched cupboard doors; the base section top with moulded edges above central cupboard doors, flanked to each side by twin short drawers, with brass swing handles; on cabriole legs to pad feet; 199cm high, 158cm wide, 56cm deep
A George III oak dresser, late 18th century and later; the associated plate rack with moulded cornice above two shelves with metal cup hooks; mounted on stepped bases at the sides; the base section with three short drawers with brass swing handles, over a central Gothic arched panel flanked by doors; with frontal base moulding, on through stiles; 198cm high, 153cm wide, 60cm deep
A 19th Century oak dresser, the shelved superstructure with a moulded dentil cornice and twin enclosed cupboards, the base containing three frieze drawers and with cupboard below, enclosed by a pair of fielded panel doors flanking a central stellar inlaid panel on bracket feet, 163cm width, 205cm height, 50cm depth.
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