Tea Pot designed by Dr. Christopher Dresser, 1834-1904, for J. W. Hukin and J. T. Heath (Birmingham and London) 4 inches high. Electroplated with Japanese leafy branches and insects. Marked "H & H 2103 Designed by Dr. C. Dresser." Registration mark for 28 July 1880.
References
Christopher Dresser. An Exhibition arranged by Richard Dennis and John Jesse. London: The Fine Art Society, 1972. Catalogue number 129.
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