An Archibald Knox “Cymric” clock designed for Liberty & Co., Circa 1911-1912.
Enamel on silver dial, with mother of pearl centre. Faux rivet decoration and mother of pearl inlay to front and sides. Set with turquoise stones to top and front.
Base impressed L&Co. with firm's mark and 5217 interior door impressed with artist's monogram clockworks impressed FRENCH MOVEMENT.
The clock appears in an early Liberty catalogue.
10.5cms high, 7.75cms wide.
Literature:
Stephen A Martin, Archibald Knox, Artmedia Press, 2nd edition, 2001, page 234 top right (for a similar model).
Victor Arwas, The Liberty Style, London, 1979, plate 24 (for a related model)
Photograph courtesy of Professor Eli Talmor, London.
Manufacturer Liberty & Co.
Designer Archibald Knox
Description Silver Arts & Crafts clock. Enamel on silver dial, with mother of pearl centre. Faux rivet decoration and mother of pearl inlay to front and sides Set with turquoise stones to top and front.
Country of Manufacture England
Date 1911
Marks Hallmarks and 5217
Size 10.5cms high, 7.75cms wide
Other Information Ref: Archibald Knox by Stephen A. Martin. Pub. Artmedia Press, 2001, p.234 for similar example
Photograph and description courtesy of Titus Omega.
