Christopher Dresser Victorian Spoon Warmer Silver Plate H&h 2693 Epns

Name: Christopher Dresser Victorian Spoon Warmer Silver Plate H&h 2693 Epns
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1058217
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Andrew Nethercott Antiques

Description

Hukin & Heath spoon warmer

Designer Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) UK

Manufactured by Hukin & Heath, Birmingham, England, circa 1880

Silverplate with ebony handle.

Stamped mark H&H with eagle, design number 2693

Original, in period, groundbreaking stylish piece by this seminal designer.

Unlike other contemporary spoon warmers where the spoon rests in hot water, the innovative Dresser here sports a separate reservoir for the hot water, with screw cap.

Electro plated nickel silver (EPNS)

In good, sound, presentable condition with no repairs, food etched wear to the inside of the spoon cavity, pushed in filler cap, some light dents, wear to silver plate surface.

Overall width 6" or 152mm, weight 389 grams

Declaration

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1058217

Dealers Internal Reference

240313

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Description

Hukin & Heath spoon warmer

Designer Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) UK

Manufactured by Hukin & Heath, Birmingham, England, circa 1880

Silverplate with ebony handle.

Stamped mark H&H with eagle, design number 2693

fig 1. Christopher Dresser Victorian Spoon Warmer Silver Plate H&H 2693 EPNS — fig 1. Christopher Dresser Victorian Spoon Warmer Silver Plate H&h 2693 Epns

Original, in period, groundbreaking stylish piece by this seminal designer.

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Unlike other contemporary spoon warmers where the spoon rests in hot water, the innovative Dresser here sports a separate reservoir for the hot water, with screw cap.

Andrew Nethercott Antiques

fig 2. Christopher Dresser Victorian Spoon Warmer Silver Plate H&H 2693 EPNS — fig 2. Christopher Dresser Victorian Spoon Warmer Silver Plate H&h 2693 Epns

Electro plated nickel silver (EPNS)

In good, sound, presentable condition with no repairs, food etched wear to the inside of the spoon cavity, pushed in filler cap, some light dents, wear to silver plate surface.

Overall width 6" or 152mm, weight 389 grams

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1058217

Dealers Internal Ref

240313

About the Dealer

Andrew Nethercott Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

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