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LOT 21

A fine Christopher Dresser design cased tea-set for two persons, retailed by Asprey of London, 1905,

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Lot 21

A fine Christopher Dresser design cased tea-set for two persons, retailed by Asprey of London, 1905,

A fine Christopher Dresser design cased tea-set for two persons, retailed by Asprey of London, 1905,

believed special commission presented as a Christmas gift 1905, the black textured leather case with handle and with gilt-embossed monogram 'R.S. Dec 25th 1905 From A.P.S.' to top of case and with 'Asprey London' retailer's mark to lower edge, with gilt catch and double doors opening to two-tiered Royal Purple velvet interior fitted with plated accessories including Christopher Dresser design wicker-handled kettle containing tea caddy, with oil flask and folding stand, wicker-handled tea-pot containing sugar bowl and milk jug, with Coalport bone china teacups with offset gilt handles resting on velvet pads with saucers in the lower tier, with sugar tongs, tea-spoons and sterling silver butter dish and knife held to the inside of the doors, many pieces marked 'Asprey London' and engraved with 'R.S' monogram, the case measuring 29 x 15 x 19cm overall.

BEAU SERVICE A THE « TETE A TETE » SIGNE CHRISTOPHER DRESSER DISTRIBUE PAR ASPREY DE LONDRES, 1905,
tête-à-tête supposé réalisé sur commande spéciale et offert pour Noël 1905, coffret de cuir noir texturé avec poignée et monogramme doré « R.S. Dec 25th 1905 From A.P.S. » gaufré sur le dessus, marque du revendeur « Asprey London » sur le bord inférieur, avec fermeture dorée et deux volets ouvrant sur un intérieur à deux étages doublé de velours Royal Purple (violet) garni d'accessoires plaqués signés Christopher Dresser dont une bouilloire à poignée en osier contenant la boîte à thé, le flacon de pétrole et le support pliant, la théière à poignée en osier contenant le sucrier et le pot à lait, des tasses en porcelaine Coalport à anses dorées déportées, posées sur des coussinets en velours avec les soucoupes dans le compartiment inférieur, la pince à sucre, les petites cuillères et le beurrier et son couteau en argent fixés sur les volets, nombreuses pièces marquées « Asprey London » et gravées du monogramme « R.S. », dimensions totales, 29 x 15 x 19 cm.

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