Claret Jug
1879-1880 (made)
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Object Type
This decanter epitomises Christopher Dresser's tendency to highlight the abstract qualities of oriental design. The broad base of the bottle is loosely based on the form of an Islamic or Chinese vase and the handle is derived from a Japanese precedent.
Design & Designing
Besides imitating handles found on Japanese objects, the form of the handle is easily recognisable in the profile of traditional roofs and temple gates in Japan. The engraved monogram on the lid, HS, also imitates a Japanese style.
People
Christopher Dresser is often regarded as the 'father of industrial design'. He designed utilitarian objects for the general public while making full use of the latest techniques of mass production. He trained at the Government School of Design and was significantly influenced by two of his tutors in particular, Richard Redgrave and Owen Jones. He was receptive to a wide range of influences, but above all he drew inspiration from botanical sources and Japanese art, both of which he studied intensively.
This decanter epitomises Christopher Dresser's tendency to highlight the abstract qualities of oriental design. The broad base of the bottle is loosely based on the form of an Islamic or Chinese vase and the handle is derived from a Japanese precedent.
Design & Designing
Besides imitating handles found on Japanese objects, the form of the handle is easily recognisable in the profile of traditional roofs and temple gates in Japan. The engraved monogram on the lid, HS, also imitates a Japanese style.
People
Christopher Dresser is often regarded as the 'father of industrial design'. He designed utilitarian objects for the general public while making full use of the latest techniques of mass production. He trained at the Government School of Design and was significantly influenced by two of his tutors in particular, Richard Redgrave and Owen Jones. He was receptive to a wide range of influences, but above all he drew inspiration from botanical sources and Japanese art, both of which he studied intensively.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Glass, with silver mounts |
| Brief description | Glass with silver mounts, London hallmarks for 1879-80, mark of Stephen Smith, designed by Christopher Dresser |
| Physical description | Glass claret jug with silver mounts designed by Christopher Dresser (1834-1904). The jug a tall glass cylinder with a spreading base, surmounted by a plain collar of siver sheet, triangular spout, the lid a hinged disc, the vertical handle a strip of silver attached to the collar and a silver band around the body by two plain strips. There is an engraved monogram on the lid H.S in the Japanese style. The base is cut with a star. |
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| Gallery label | British Galleries:
Dresser was impressed by what he called the 'simplicity of execution and boldness of design' of Japanese metalwork. This is reflected in his own work. The handle on this decanter is derived from those on Japanese water containers. The engraved monogram on the lid looks like a Japanese crest.(27/03/2003) |
| Object history | Designed by Christopher Dresser (born in Glasgow, 1834, died in Mulhouse, France, 1904); made in London by Stephen Smith & Sons Design Cities Exhibition RF.2007/755 |
| Production | Hallmarked for 1879 (neck band) and 1880 (lid) |
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| Summary | Object Type This decanter epitomises Christopher Dresser's tendency to highlight the abstract qualities of oriental design. The broad base of the bottle is loosely based on the form of an Islamic or Chinese vase and the handle is derived from a Japanese precedent. Design & Designing Besides imitating handles found on Japanese objects, the form of the handle is easily recognisable in the profile of traditional roofs and temple gates in Japan. The engraved monogram on the lid, HS, also imitates a Japanese style. People Christopher Dresser is often regarded as the 'father of industrial design'. He designed utilitarian objects for the general public while making full use of the latest techniques of mass production. He trained at the Government School of Design and was significantly influenced by two of his tutors in particular, Richard Redgrave and Owen Jones. He was receptive to a wide range of influences, but above all he drew inspiration from botanical sources and Japanese art, both of which he studied intensively. |
| Bibliographic reference | Celant, Germano, ed. Arts & Foods: Rituals since 1851. Catalogue of the exhibition at Expo, Milan, 9 April - 1 November 2015. Milan: Mondadori Electa, 2015. |
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| Accession number | CIRC.416-1967 |
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| Record created | March 27, 2003 |
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