silver purse

A delightful Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co silver purse with a wonderful Knox clasp and matching enamel motif to the purse. All parts hallmarked.

Makers mark WHH for William Hair Haseler who made all Liberty’s Cymric silver. Also marked with model number 5349. Excellent condition, with the interior leather still clean and soft.

Maker: Liberty & Co

Designer: Archibald Knox

Date: 1905

Marks: WHH,  Birmingham, date letter “f”

Material: Sterling silver, enamel

Size: 14cm total length, purse 6.5 x 6.0cm

Weight: 68g or 2.4 oz including leather

Photograph and description courtesy of The Peartree Collection.