Description
Heading : A Christopher Dresser designed clutha vase
Date : 1895-1900
Period : Victoria
Origin : Made by James Couper and Sons Glasgow
Colour : Red rusty brown striations with green and turquoise flecks. bubble inclusions.
Neck : Swan necked
Body : Ovoid
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 28cm tall
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 885gms
Inspired by Persian and Roman rose water sprinklers. this is an iconic piece of “design” by one of the most highly regarded deigners of the late 19th century.
Clutha was a trade name for Dresser designs manufactured by James Couper and sons for Liberty. Pieces made prior to 1895 were marked Clutha with the Liberty lotus mark.
A Glasgow antique in every sense. The designer was a Glaswegian. the manufacturer a Glaswegian.
References. Christopher Dressser A Design Revolution- Micheal Whiteway p83 olate 99 and page 208 plate 279
Liberty Yuletide Catalogue 1895
Christopher Dresser The People Designer 1834-1904 – Harry Lyons p162 plate 309
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