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Candle-holder and Snuffer

DesignerDesigned by Christopher Dresser (Glasgow, Scotland, 1834 - 1904)

ManufacturerManufactured by Hukin and Heath

Datec. 1894

Object Namecandle holder

Mediumsilver-plate and wood

ClassificationsApplied Art

DimensionsH: 11.5cm and Diam: 14cm

AcquisitionPurchased in 2012.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG011415

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About MeChristopher Dresser, born Glasgow 1834-1904, is known as one of the first designers for industry.
Dresser was appointed art advisor at Hukin & Heath around 1878, the date the company registered the first of his designs. The candle-holder features a nozzle to hold the candlestick and a snuffer, which also acts as a matchstick striker.

The piece dates to the period following Dresser's four month visit to Japan, 1876-1877, which had a profound impact on his design aesthetic. Prior to the trip he was preoccupied with ornamentation, but on his return he rejected ornament and focussed on form. This stylistic departure resulted in designs that were minimalist and modern and perfectly suited to machine production.