A copper and brass riveted kettle in the Japanese style, designed by Christopher Dresser, circa 1880. 21 cm high Note: Manufacturer: Benham & Froud Ltd, London c.1880. Reference: Christopher Dresser, A Design Revolution, edited by M, Whiteway., V & A Publications in association with Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution, 2004, London, P.175 This design is illustrated in Michael Whiteway's 'Christopher Dresser 1834-1904' Skira, 2001, plate 174. For a similar example see Bonhams UK auction 'Design from 1860', 10th June 2009, lot 6, sold for 9,000GBP.