£250 - £350
A PAIR OF ARTS & CRAFTS BRASS FIRE DOGS DESIGNED BY W A S BENSON AND MANUFACTURED BY W A S BENSON & CO, C1900 34cm h, stamped mark
Design 505 in the firm's Catalogue of 1899-1900. The design has been described as being one of the clearest examples of Benson's application of an engineering solution to a practical problem, while retaining an aesthetic appeal. See Hamerton (Ian), editor, W A S Benson Arts & Crafts Luminary Pioneer of Modern Design, Woodbridge 2005, p95.
Light knocks and scratches from use but complete and in original condition, not showing signs of metal fatigure, no repair
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
24% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
27.6% inc VAT*
