Christopher Dresser Designed Victorian 3-Piece Batchelor's 'Nesting' Silver Tea Set
Hukin & Heath, London 1883
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An extremely rare Victorian three piece Batchelor's Nesting SILVER Tea Set, designed by Christopher Dresser and of plain circular form, the teapot with a rattan handle. The cream jug and sugar bowl 'nesting' inside the pot.
By Hukin & Heath, London, 1883. Also stamped with a diamond registration mark for 18th September 1879.
These nesting sets are rare in silver plate and exceedingly scarce in silver.
Literature: "Christopher Dresser", by Michael Whiteway, page 88, fig' #68 and "Christopher Dresser", by Dr Widar Halen, page 156, fig' #177.
Sold - £2,250.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
80 mm
(3.15 inches)
W
170 mm
(6.69 inches)
DIA
95 mm
(3.74 inches)
Weight
336.00 Grams
(10.80 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
VA120422W
Medium
Silver
