Wine bottle holder
Medium
Electroplated metal
Dimensions
Height: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Classification
Metalwork-Silver
Culture
British, Sheffield
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Robert L. Isaacson Gift, 1990
Accession Number
1990.123.2
About the Artist
Christopher Dresser|Hukin & Heath · 1834–1904
Christopher Dresser (1834–1904) was one of the most innovative and prolific designers of the nineteenth century, widely regarded as a pioneer of industrial design long before that discipline had a name. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he trained at the Government School of Design in London, where he studied under leading educators committed to improving the quality of British manufactured goods. He wen...