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Heath & Middleton silver topped snuff bottle possibly Dr Christopher Dresser design

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    Posted 10 years ago

    MarkRSalt
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    Here is a lovely silver topped conical shaped snuff bottle with an unusual ball mounted suspended spoon, that came into my possession recently. Made by noted silversmiths Heath & Middleton assayed in Birmingham 1908.

    This firm had an association with Dr Christopher Dresser beginning in 1877; the first registered design dates from 1878, and others were entered up to 1881. Dresser's designs were launched at the opening of the firm's showrooms in Charterhouse Street in August 1879. Some of Dresser's designs were manufactured until after 1900.

    Although it's not possible to attribute its design directly to one of the greatest arts & crafts designers it does bare striking resemblance to other items designed by Dr Dresser.

    Approx 8cm high.

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