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Christopher Dresser / Hukin & Heath Rare Aesthetic Movement “Bridge” toast rack c.1880
CHRISTOPHER DRESSER (1834-1904) UK
HUKIN & HEATH Birmingham, England
“Bridge” toast rack c.1880
Silver-plate
Marks: H&H (stamped marks), 2554
For more information see: Christopher Dresser, by Widar Halén (Oxford: Phaidon, 1990) illus. 178 (middle), p. 157; Truth, Beauty, Power: Dr. Christopher Dresser 1834-1904, exhib cat. Historical Design, Inc. (New York, 1998) p. 46
H: 4 3/4″ x D: 3 7/8″ x W: 6″
This is an extremely rare model in the form of a stylized “Japanese” foot bridge and is related by the construction elements to the stationary or articulated letter stand.
Another example of this model can be found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Christopher Dresser / Hukin & Heath Rare Aesthetic Movement “Bridge” toast rack c.1880
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