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All the objects are produced entirely by hand in an edition of 99 pieces in sterling silver plus 3 artists proofs in different metals. Each piece bears the following hallmarks, together with the symbol of the silversmith Brian Asquith and the silver title: the Officina Alessi hallmark, the symbol of the year of production, the symbol of the locality, a consecutive number. The three artists proofs are marked P.A. (Prova dAutore). Production of the objects by Dresser was made possible courtesy of: The British Museum, London; The Sheffield City Archives, Sheffield; The Fine Arts Society, London; Brian Asquith Design Partnership, Derbyshire; Haslam & Whiteway Ltd., London; John Jesse, London; Andrew McIntosh-Patrick, London; Messrs Rose & Gallichan, Brighton; Adrian J. Tilbrook, London.