Three teapots

Christopher Dresser (1834 - 1904)

V&A (Victoria & Albert Museum)

1, 3) 1879; 2) 1878

1) A unique prototype teapot which was almost certainly never put into production. The startling geometry combined with modified Japanese references and yet strongly utilitarian character gives this teapot a unique, visual distinction. 2) The enamel-set teapot was designed to incorporate a Japanese ivory medallion embellished with lacquer and enamel which Dresser almost certainly brought back with him from his visit to Japan; 3) A rounded teapot with ebony handle given by Andrew McIntosh Patrick in acknowledgement of the generosity of the Art Fund and other funders.

• Medium: 1 & 3) electroplated nickel silver & ebony; 2) silver, turquoise, rush & ivory
• Dimensions: height 1) 17cm; 2) 10cm; 3) 13cm
• Art Fund Grant: £40000 ( Total: £198,326; Tax Remission)
• ArtFunded in: 2006
• Vendor: Andrew McIntosh Patrick

Provenance

1) Phillips, 1986; Brightwells, Leominster, 2001; Andrew MacIntosh Patrick. 2) Andrew MacIntosh Patrick, 2001.

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