A pair of Brass Aesthetic Movement Fire Dogs.
Designed by Dr Christopher Dresser
Made by Benham & Froud Ltd
Brass with ribbed globes supported on tripod legs
Stamped orb mark to base.
Benham & Froud were primarily known as brass and copper manufacturers at Chandos Works, 40-42 Chandos Street, Charing Cross. They exhibited at the 1855 Paris and 1862 London exhibitions.
Christopher Dresser designed for Benham and Froud from 1873 to 1893
This is a documented design by Dresser/Benham & Froud
English Circa 1880
Height : 22cm
Dia : 22cm