A rare Liberty & Co Cymric silver fork designed by Archibald Knox, the slender stem cast in relief with a Celtic knot. the handle set with a turquoise stone stamped L & Co mark, Cymric, Birmingham 1903 18.5cm. long
Literature
The Pursuit of Style - John Jesse at Kensington Church Street, Sotheby's London, 22nd February 2006 lot 50 for an identical fork illustrated.
Stephen A Martin Archibald Knox, Academy Editions, page 115 for a comparable fork
Photograph and description courtesy of Woolley and Wallis Auctioneers.
Very rare Cymric silver Arts & Crafts fork by Liberty & Co
Designer Archibald Knox
Manufacturer | Liberty & Co |
Country of Manufacture | England |
Date | Birmingham 1902 |
Marks | see photo |
Size | 18cms long |
Reference | Ref:Archibald Knox Stephen A. Martin, 2001. Page 214 for a similar design |
4 Photographs and description courtesy of Tius Omega.