Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) was a British furniture designer, botanist, and teacher. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in the Aesthetic Movement, a design style that emphasized beauty and functionality in everyday objects. Dresser was also a prolific writer, authoring several books on design and botany. He was a teacher at the South Kensington Museum (now the Victoria and Albert Museum) in London, and his work had a significant impact on the development of design education in the late 19th century.

His pioneering furniture designs were heavily influenced by the Aesthetic Movement and he sought to create functional and beautiful objects for everyday use. His work was characterized by a strong emphasis on simplicity and geometric shapes. Dresser's designs were also heavily influenced by nature and botany, and many of his pieces featured floral and organic motifs.

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Christopher Dresser antique English silver plated toast rack,…

19th Century Dresser Silver Plated Toast Rack, Obscured Marks

Christopher Dresser antique English silver plated toast rack, 19th century, marks obscured, 17 cm high, 18.5 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep

Christopher Dresser designed silver plated teapot, 19th/20th…

Christopher Dresser Silver Plated Teapot, 19th/20th Century

Christopher Dresser designed silver plated teapot, 19th/20th century, no stamps or factory marks, 18 cm high, 22 cm wide

Christopher Dresser style silver plated bowl with inset…

Rhinestone-inset Dresser-style Silver Bowl

Christopher Dresser style silver plated bowl with inset rhinestones, 19th century, 9.5 cm high, 15 cm diameter

After Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904), silver plated…

Dresser's Claret Jug with Gilt-Silver Mounts

After Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904), silver plated and cut-glass claret jug, designed c. 1880, gilt-silver plated mounts, stamped 'Mappin Brothers' and numbered, height 22 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904), silver plated toast…

Christopher Dresser Toast Rack

Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904), silver plated toast rack, mark of Hukin & Heath, c. 1881, retains silversmith's mark, numbered '2556', with stamped registry mark, height 13 cm width 13.5 cm

Christopher Dresser, English Arts & Crafts silver plated three…

Christopher Dresser Tea Service by Walker & Hall, 1885

Christopher Dresser, English Arts & Crafts silver plated three piece tea service by Walker & Hall of Sheffield, circa 1885, the teapot 11 cm high, 20 cm wide

Polish silver plated bowl c. 1890 in the manner of Christopher…

Polish Silver Plated Bowl with Glass Liner, c. 1890

Polish silver plated bowl c. 1890 in the manner of Christopher Dresser, with glass liner, retains silversmith's mark and numbered, height 10 cm, diameter 14.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.

Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904) silver plated kettle,…

Christopher Dresser Silver Plated Kettle with Wicker Handles

Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904) silver plated kettle, mark of Hukin & Heath, c. 1895 no. 9659, with wicker handles, retains silversmith's mark and numbered, height 19 cm. Provenance: Andrew Whitehead, November 2003. Private Collection, Sydney.

Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904) silver plate water jug,…

Dresser Silver Plate Water Jug with Wooden Handle

Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904) silver plate water jug, mark of Elkington & Co., c. 1890 shape 16594, Rd no. 22869, with wooden handle, retains silversmith's mark and numbered, height 16.5 cm. Provenance: Phillips, July 2001, lot 227. Private…

Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904) silver plated toast…

Christopher Dresser Silver Plated Toast Rack, c. 1878

Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904) silver plated toast rack, mark of Hukin & Heath, c. 1878 no. 1987, retains silversmith's mark, 'Designed by C. Dresser' numbered and stamped registry mark, height 13.5 cm, length 15.3 cm. Provenance: Andrew…

Christopher Dresser style silver plated claret jug, 19th…

19th Century Dresser-style Silver Plated Claret Jug

Christopher Dresser style silver plated claret jug, 19th century, 23.5 cm high

A silverplated tea pot, the design attributed to Dr Christopher…

Dresser-designed Silverplated Tea Pot from Dame Melba's Collection

A silverplated tea pot, the design attributed to Dr Christopher Dresser, retailed by Hardy Brothers, of hemispherical outline with straight wooden handle, impressed mark Hardy Bros. Sydney & Brisbane 12225 made in England, diameter 17.5 cm. Provenance:…

William Hutton Birmingham silver plate teaset Christopher…

Christopher Dresser-style Silver Plate Teaset with Beaten Decoration

William Hutton Birmingham silver plate teaset Christopher Dresser style, beaten silver decoration, including teapot, sugar bowl, and milk jug, on supporting tray, marked 'WH and S, EPBM' to bases, and # 02311 to base of tray.

A rare chest of Elkington plate cutlery and accessories,…

Elkington Plate Cutlery and Accessories Chest

A rare chest of Elkington plate cutlery and accessories, comprising: tray 1: 17 dinner knives, the steel blade marked 'Elkington & Co limited 73 Cheapside', 11 cheese knives, 12 dinner forks, 12 dessert forks, 12 tea spoons, 12 napking ring, 6 egg spoons,…

An Arts & Crafts Hukin & Heath tea pot, attributed to…

Bark-textured Hukin & Heath tea pot, attributed to Dresser

An Arts & Crafts Hukin & Heath tea pot, attributed to Christopher Dresser, silver plate on nickel with all over wood bark texture finish. Asymmetrical handle with twisted finial. RD no. 137119, C. 1895.

Christopher Dresser design silver plated claret jug by Robert &…

Christopher Dresser Silver Plated Claret Jug with Ivory Handle

Christopher Dresser design silver plated claret jug by Robert & Belk with an ivory handle, starburst cut base & a hinged lid. Condition: good to fair, some wear to the plating, crack through the ivory, minor weat to the base. Height 21.5 cm

Victorian Christopher Dresser letter toast rack, silver plated…

Victorian Christopher Dresser Silver Plated Toast Rack

Victorian Christopher Dresser letter toast rack, silver plated circa 1881, 12 cm high 12 cm wide, bearing makers mark for Hukin & Heath (Birmingham). The firm was established in Birmingham in 1855 by Jonathan Wilson Hukin and John Thomas Heath. The firm's…

19th century silver plated biscuit barrel Japanoiserie style…

Christopher Dresser Japanoiserie Biscuit Barrel

19th century silver plated biscuit barrel Japanoiserie style design by Christopher Dresser birds to sides measures 25 cm high

Mappin & Webb silver plated & glass claret jug, after…

Christopher Dresser Design Claret Jug by Mappin & Webb

Mappin & Webb silver plated & glass claret jug, after Christopher Dresser design, 16 cm high

Christopher Dresser claret jug, silver plated mount on crystal,…

Christopher Dresser Crystal Claret Jug by James Dixon

Christopher Dresser claret jug, silver plated mount on crystal, made by James Dixon, late 19th century. 30 cm.

Dr. Christopher Dresser design claret jug, c.1880's, attributed…

Christopher Dresser Claret Jug by Hukin & Heath, c.1880s

Dr. Christopher Dresser design claret jug, c.1880's, attributed to Hukin and Heath London, the jug has a silver plated mount with ebonised wood, handle and tapered glass bowl with cutting to base. Height 23.5 cm. Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) was a…