RARE DR. CHRISTOPHER DRESSER SQUARE TEAPOT OR KETTLE FOR BENHAM & FROUD

A rare example of a well known and documented Dr Christopher Dresser copper and brass square teapot or kettle. A further design variant, this example with a most unusual hand planished copper body and Indian Mughal style base decoration circa 1880.

To date we have seen 2 other design variants of this well known and documented piece -

http://www.apollo-magazine.com/review-christopher-dresser-fine-art-society/

http://crabtreefarmcollections.org/item/christopher-dresser-copper-brass-and-painted-metalware-40/

Complete original condition with very minor spout tip split - 20cm high.