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Claret Jug

A work made of silver, glass, and ebony.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of silver, glass, and ebony.

Date:

c. 1892-c. 1893

Artist:

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

About this artwork

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)

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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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