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  Archibald Knox / Liberty & Co. Double inkwell stand c. 1902-05

  ARCHIBALD KNOX (1864-1933)   UK

  LIBERTY & CO. London

  Double inkwell stand c. 1902-05

  Pewter with abstract Celtic design in bas-relief

  Condition: excellent, no repairs or damage

  Marks:  3, ENGLISH PEWTER 00715

  Illustrated: Archibald Knox, ed. by Stephen A. Martin (London: Academy Editions, 1995) p 113; Liberty Design 1874-1914, Barbara Morris (London: Pyramid Books, 1989) p. 86; The Designs of Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co., A.J. Tilbrook (London: Ornament Press Ltd., 1976) p. 158.

  H: 2 ¾” x W: 9 ¼” x D: 4”

  This early British inkwell stand demonstrates the profound influence of Celtic ornament upon Knox and his highly individual and sophisticated use of these ancient graphic devices of interlocking loops and tendrils.

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  Whiting American Sterling Koi Theme “Japonisme” Serving Bowl and Servers c.1880

  WHITING MANUFACTURING CO.  North Attleboro, MA

  “Koi” serving bowl with matching servers   c. 1880

  Sterling silver serving bowl and matching servers with applications of Koi fish behind nets, gilt interior

  Marks: on base: lion with W in oval (manufacturer’s insignia), STERLING, 2124A, J.E. CALDWELL & CO. (retailer)

  H: 4 3/8″ x Dia: 9 3/4″

  In 1840 Albert Tifft and William Whiting started their business in North Attleboro, MA  as a jewelry manufacturing company and then in 1866 created the Whiting Mfg. Co. and expanded production into small holloware as well. The Gorham Company bought Whiting in 1926 and all operations were then moved to Providence, R.I.

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  Archibald Knox / Liberty & Co. Rare Sterling and Opal caviar server 1904

  ARCHIBALD KNOX   (1864-1933)   UK
  LIBERTY & COMPANY   London, UK

  Cymric  tri-handled covered server  1904

  Sterling silver with repoussé Celtic knot motifs and three buttress handles; the handle of the domed lid inset with a jelly opal, cylindrical crystal bowl.

  Marks: No. 5199, Liberty & Co., CYMRIC and Birmingham assay marks for 1904 (all the marks appear both on the underside of the base and on the cover)

  W: 7 1/4″ x D: 7 1/4″ x H: 2″

  Price: $28,000

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  Archibald Knox / Liberty & Co. Pair of tri-footed vases c. 1902-05

  ARCHIBALD KNOX (1864-1933) UK
  LIBERTY & CO. London

  Pair of tri-footed vases c. 1902-05

  Pewter with abstract Celtic floral design in bas-relief on tri-footed base

  Marks: 6, MADE BY LIBERTY & CO.., ENGLISH PEWTER 0227

  Illustrated: Archibald Knox, ed. by Stephen A. Martin (London: Academy Editions, 1995) ; Liberty Design 1874-1914, Barbara Morris (London: Pyramid Books, 1989) p. ; The Designs of Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co., A.J. Tilbrook (London: Ornament Press Ltd., 1976)

  L: 9 3/8”