Claret Jug
Christopher Dresser · c. 1892-c. 1893 · Art Institute of Chicago
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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.
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- Maker
- Probably designed by Christopher Dresser (English, born Scotland, 1834-1904), Made by J. T. Heath and J. H. Middleton (Birmingham, England, 1887-1952)
- Date
- c. 1892-c. 1893
- Medium
- Silver, glass, and ebony
- Dimensions
- H.: 44.7 cm (16 5/8 in.)
- Place of origin
- Birmingham
- Held by
- Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · Not on view
- Credit line
- Gift of the Auxiliary Board of the Art Institute of Chicago
Image: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0
