Teapot
1880 (made)
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The design for this service was registered on 25 April 1880. Christopher Dresser worked with a number of manufacturing silversmiths, including Elkington's. He was advanced in his understanding of industrial techniques and the possibilities they opened up for new initiatives in design. Consumers liked his simple, functional shapes influenced by a Japanese aesthetic, but many preferred to purchase re-workings in historic taste, such as Rococo or Neo-classicism.
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| Materials and techniques | Electroplated nickel silver |
| Brief description | Electroplate, Sheffield ca.1880, made by James Dixon & Sons, designed by Christopher Dresser. |
| Physical description | The teapot of globular form, the wooden handle stained black. The body rests on three scroll feet. |
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| Object history | From a tea service. The design for this service was registered on 25th April 1880. Christopher Dresser, who worked with a number of manufacturing silversmiths including Elkingtons, was advanced in his understanding of industrial techniques and the possibilities they could open up for new initiatives in design. His style of simple, functional shapes mixed with a Japanese aesthetic influence did prove popular with consumers although many preferred to purchase re-workings in historic taste such as rococo or neoclassicsm. Silver City Exhibition RF.2006/131 |
| Summary | The design for this service was registered on 25 April 1880. Christopher Dresser worked with a number of manufacturing silversmiths, including Elkington's. He was advanced in his understanding of industrial techniques and the possibilities they opened up for new initiatives in design. Consumers liked his simple, functional shapes influenced by a Japanese aesthetic, but many preferred to purchase re-workings in historic taste, such as Rococo or Neo-classicism. |
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| Accession number | CIRC.279-1961 |
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| Record created | March 3, 2004 |
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