Christopher Dresser Arts and Crafts Silver Plated Toast or Letter Rack.
 
A Dr Christopher Dresser silver plated toast or letter rack for Hukin and Heath c1880.
 
A typical futuristic geometric Anglo/Japanese design which clearly reflects Dresser's revolutionary philosophy, the seven support bars with ball joints radiate from a semi circular base with bun feet.
 
Literature: Christopher Dresser: A Pioneer of Modern Design, Widar Halen, Phaidon Press Ltd, London 1993, plate 181 & Christopher Dresser 1834-1904, Michael Whiteway, Skira Editore S.p.A. Milan, 2001, plate 58
 
Date: Circa 1890.
 
Markings: Stamped Hukin and Heath model number 2556 together with diamond P.O.D.R registration number.
 
Size: 12.5cm height x  14cm width.
 
Condition: In excellent original condition with no damage or repair, unusually the silver plate remains intact without undue wear.