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Lot 7 · Maritime Art

Designed by Christopher Dresser, Manufactured by James Dixon and Sons, Sheffield, Circa 1880

An electroplated three piece tea set · oil on canvas

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Estimate
£2,000–£3,000 hammer ≈ $3,262–$4,892
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Maritime Art, London (South Kensington) · 13 May 1998
Dimensions
25½ x 30½ in. (64.8 x 77.5 cm.)
Record ID
TB-2026-5211404
Record
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An electroplated three piece tea set, DESIGNED BY CHRISTOPHER DRESSER, MANUFACTURED BY JAMES DIXON AND SONS, SHEFFIELD, CIRCA 1880. Christie's, 13 May 1998, lot 7. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5211404.

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An electroplated three piece tea set, DESIGNED BY CHRISTOPHER DRESSER, MANUFACTURED BY JAMES DIXON AND SONS, SHEFFIELD, CIRCA 1880. Christie's, 13 May 1998, lot 7. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5211404.

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