Claret Jug

Applied Arts of Europe

c. 1892-c. 1893

Probably designed by Christopher Dresser (English, born Scotland, 1834-1904)
Made by J. T. Heath and J. H. Middleton (Birmingham, England, 1887-1952)

Claret, a French wine, had become increasingly accessible in England by the late nineteenth century, prompting silversmith firms to produce a wide variety of jugs specifically for its enjoyment. Christopher Dresser designed many for the Birmingham-based manufactory Heath and Middleton (successor to Hukin and Heath, established 1855). In this example, Dresser played with form, coupling an elongated neck with a starkly straight ebony handle of equal length.

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Applied Arts of Europe

Artist: Christopher Dresser (Designer)
Title: Claret Jug
Place: Birmingham (Object made in:)
Date Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c. (circa) or BCE.: 1892–1893
Medium: Silver, glass, and ebony
Dimensions: H.: 44.7 cm (16 5/8 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of the Auxiliary Board of the Art Institute of Chicago
Reference Number: 1991.116
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