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A pair of Victorian electroplate teapots on lampstands, Hukin & Heath of Birmingham and London, the design attributed to Christopher Dresser, dated 1878
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, wood
- approximately 17.5cm. overall height; 7in.
complete with detachable burners and pierced tea sleeves, circular, the plain bodies each with an applied hardwood handle, similar finials to the detachable covers, triangular stands, Patent Office Design Registry mark for 6 May 1878, parcel 6, further stamped: ‘1878,’ one in a contemporary fitted burgundy-coloured morocco case with gilt-metal mounts and red chamois lining, stamped: ‘J. Luz, Buchbinderei, Baden-Baden’
Condition
condition good. one burner missing handle. the case a little distessed (detached lid)
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A kettle on stand with burner of the same design as the present examples is illustrated in Michael Whiteway, Christopher Dresser 1834-1904, Milan, 2001, p. 88, pl. 67. The author notes on p. 82 that, ‘Hukin & Heath seem to have been the first company to employ Dresser on his return from Japan in 1877 or 1878, and held a sensational exhibition of his radical new designs in August 1879 at their new premises, 19 Charterhouse Street,’ London.