Lot Essay
cf. A.J. Tilbrook, The Designs of Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co., 1976, p. 134, fig. no. 118 for an illustration of the model.
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ARCHIBALD KNOX, FOR LIBERTY & CO., 1901
Details
A SILVER, SHAGREEN AND TURQUOISE CIGARETTE BOX
Archibald Knox, for Liberty & Co., 1901
with two turquoise cabochons and wood insert
2.7/8in. (7.3cm.) high, 8.5/8in. (21.9cm.) wide
stamped with mark for Liberty & Co., hallmark for Birmingham, English silver standard mark, date letter b and CYMRIC
Archibald Knox, for Liberty & Co., 1901
with two turquoise cabochons and wood insert
2.7/8in. (7.3cm.) high, 8.5/8in. (21.9cm.) wide
stamped with mark for Liberty & Co., hallmark for Birmingham, English silver standard mark, date letter b and CYMRIC
Provenance
John Jesse, London
Literature
Stephen A. Martin, ed., Archibald Knox, 1995, p. 83
Exhibited
Chicago, Illinois, The David & Alfred Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago, Archibald Knox 1864-1933: Liberty of London Designer and Master of British Art Nouveau, February 12-April 19, 1998