Christopher Dresser electroplated silver spoon warmer, Hukin & Heath, c. 1880
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1880
This antique spoon warmer, designed by the renowned designer Christopher Dresser (1834-1904), dates to approximately 1880. The object is constructed from electroplated silver and features a distinctive, streamlined oval form supported by four tapering legs.
It is characterized by its minimalist aesthetic, a hallmark of Dresser's industrial design style. The vessel includes a single ebonized wood handle secured atop the curved lid, providing a functional contrast to the metallic body. The piece is clearly marked on its base with the manufacturer’s mark 'H & H' and the production number '2693', identifying it as a product of the firm Hukin & Heath. The warmer measures 5.25 inches in height, 6.5 inches in width, and 4.125 inches in depth.
Its design reflects the Victorian era's interest in specialized tableware, intended specifically for keeping serving spoons warm during meals. The object shows evidence of heavy wear to the plating, alongside tarnishing and scuffs consistent with its long history of use.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- electroplated silver, ebonized wood
- Dimensions
- 5.25" H x 6.5" W x 4.125" D
Technical characteristics
- Marks
- H & H / 2693
Design
- Form
- oval vessel with four legs
- Handle
- ebonized wood
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Hukin & Heath
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.