Lot Essay
Cf: Kurland and Zabar Exhibition Catalogue op. cit., Cat. No. 27, the scuttle attributed to Christopher Dresser. The firedogs were at one time also attributed to Dresser.
MANUFACTURED BY BENHAM AND FROUD, CIRCA 1892
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An Aesthetic movement copper coal Scuttle
Manufactured by Benham and Froud, circa 1892
In the form of a large flower, the hinged cover incised with petals, on scrolled wrought iron support; sold with a small pair of cast brass Firedogs and matching Shovel, Poker and Tongs
23¼in. (59cm.) height of scuttle; 6in. (15.2cm.) height of firedogs
Scuttle stamped Rd. 185919 for 1892 (5)
Manufactured by Benham and Froud, circa 1892
In the form of a large flower, the hinged cover incised with petals, on scrolled wrought iron support; sold with a small pair of cast brass Firedogs and matching Shovel, Poker and Tongs
23¼in. (59cm.) height of scuttle; 6in. (15.2cm.) height of firedogs
Scuttle stamped Rd. 185919 for 1892 (5)