Half Century Collection
Lot 389:
Description
Keywords: Scottish Designer, Arts and Crafts Movement, Metalwork, Rare Centerpiece, Provenance, Alan Schneider Collection, Art Nouveau, Archibald Knox
Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co. Tudric pewter centerpiece, circa 1950. Marked on the underside with Liberty & Co. marks and design #0755.
Notably featured in Stephen Martin’s book on Archibald Knox and the Arts & Crafts Metalwork Exhibition catalog for Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts house in the Lake District (exhibit 99, page 25), this centerpiece represents the timeless appeal of Knox’s work. Liberty & Co., established in 1875, played a pivotal role in promoting Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts design.
Measurement: 4 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 11 in. (10.8 x 23.5 x 27.9 cm.)
Provenance: The Alan Schneider Collection.
ID: 27644
Condition: Overall Good Condition. The surface displays areas of patination and wear consistent with age and use, including some tarnishing and light scratches. The handles are intact, showing no significant structural damage, though they bear minor signs of wear. The interior has visible discoloration, typical of pewter items of this age.
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