Long before Liberty became one of London’s most iconic luxury department stores, shoppers of the late 19th century knew it as Liberty & Co. — purveyors of fine silverware designed in the Art Nouveau style, Arts and Crafts-style furniture and an eclectic assortment of ornaments, fabrics, fashion and other goods from around the world.
British merchant Arthur Lasenby Liberty founded Liberty & Co. in 1875. Liberty dreamed of selling an assortment of fine wares he obtained in the Far East from a ship docked in the middle of one of London’s busiest shopping thoroughfares. However, he could only manage to borrow £2,000 from his father-in-law, so he settled for a small shop on Regent Street.
What began as a modest business grew exponentially over the next few years, and, by 1890, Liberty & Co. occupied most of Regent Street. Meanwhile, Liberty forged relationships with many British Art Nouveau artists and designers who were keen to work with one of the most prestigious retailers in London.
In 1899, Liberty & Co. hosted an exhibition showcasing a collection of silver pieces designed by notable silversmiths like Oliver Barker, Albert Edward Jones and Bernard Cuzner. A line of silverware called Cymric also debuted and was produced in partnership with silversmith W. H. Haseler of Birmingham and Liberty & Co.’s chief designer, Manx artist Archibald Knox. The innovative Cymric collection featured a blend of Art Nouveau with traditional Celtic style, including such pieces as candlesticks, spoons, bowls, tableware and jewelry.
Liberty & Co. also had a furniture workshop in Archway, London, run by Lawrence Turner and which employed carpenters to produce handcrafted, Arts and Crafts-style armchairs, stools, bookcases, cabinets, side tables and other furniture. Most of these high-quality and durable pieces were made of solid wood such as oak, mahogany and walnut. In addition to their own in-house creations, Liberty & Co. also sold furniture by other designers, including chairs by German architect Richard Riemerschmid.
Liberty died in 1917, and Liberty & Co. became Liberty of London after relocating to their iconic location on Great Marlborough Street in 1924. Ironically, the imposing Tudor Revival building is constructed from the timbers of two decommissioned British Navy ships — realizing Liberty’s original “ship-store” dream.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of antique and vintage Liberty & Co. serveware, seating and decorative objects.
Art Nouveau, Liberty & Co., Tudric Hammered Antique Pewter Tazza c1910
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Splendid Art Nouveau antique pewter tazza for Liberty & Co., Regent Street, London Tall, impressive table centrepiece with hand hammered and stylised decoration Circa 1910 Signed...
Pewter
Liberty & Co. Tea Service
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage early 20th century tea service with serving tray is designed & produced by “Liberty & Co.”. The high polished pewter pieces are decorated with...
Silver, Pewter
Liberty & Co. Silver mug designed by Oliver Baker made in 1933
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1933 by Liberty & Co. and designed by Oliver Baker (design no. 66), this exceptional George V sterling silver mug is a quintessential example of the A...
Sterling Silver
$2,950Sale Price / set|39% Off
Archibald Knox Liberty Tudric Pewter Tea Set and Tray, circa 1905
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Archibald Knox Liberty Tudric Pewter tea set and tray, circa 1905.Teapot, cream jug, sugar and tray, each with relief whiplash curved Celtic ornament in...
Pewter
Set 6 Liberty & Co. Sterling Silver & Enamel Demitasse Spoons by Bernard Cuzner
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 English silver and enamel demitasse spoons Designed by Bernard Cuzner for Liberty & Co. In sterling silver. Each spoon with a handle decorated in blue and gree...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Liberty & Co. Arts & Crafts Period Antique Sterling Silver Teapot - 1914
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1914 by Liberty & Co. this beautiful, Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Teapot features a hand hammered finish, panelled sections, a dash border and A...
Sterling Silver
$950 / set
English Pewter by Liberty & Co Tudric
By Tudric, Liberty & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
English Pewter pieces (Pair) by Liberty & Co Tudric missing the Rattan/Cane around Handles. Additional photos available upon request
Pewter
Cymric, Antique Sterling Silver Pair Of Candlesticks by Liberty & Co., 1901
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1901 by Liberty & Co, this rare pair of Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are in the collectible 'Cymric' design, standing on square bases with chased Celtic decoration. This rare design would be a wonderful addition to any collection of Arts and Crafts silverware...
Sterling Silver
Arts & Crafts Copper Wine Bottle Coolers Cachepot Jardinieres by Liberty & Co.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Pair antique Arts & Crafts copper and brass wine bottle coolers or cachepot jardinieres in the form of Grand Tour Roman baths. Complete with removable liners. The copper bodies embel...
Brass, Copper
Sterling silver and enamel picture frame, By Liberty & Co Ltd, Birmingham 1919
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique sterling silver and enamel picture frame By Liberty & Co Ltd Made in Birmingham 1919 Fully hallmarked. Dimensions - Size : 26.8 x 19.6 x 1.6 cm Weight : 522 grams Conditio...
Liberty & Co Stamped Made in England Tudric Arts & Crafts pewter Christening mug
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. Stamped Made in England Tudric 0358. An Arts and Crafts pewter Christening mug with swirl decoration and stylized pierced handle.
Pewter
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts six piece pewter tudric tea set
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts six piece pewter tudric tea set, consisting of a teapot, water jug, milk, sugar and a tea strainer with base. Stamped to the base, '6, Tudric, Engl...
Pewter
Liberty & Co. Ltd Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Coffee Spoons
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of six antique George VI English sterling silver and enamel coffee spoons made by Liberty & Co. Ltd in...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Liberty and Co. An English Pewter 0966 Arts and Crafts milk and sugar bowl
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. Stamped Made in England. English Pewter 0966. An Arts and Crafts milk and sugar bowl. Circa 1905. Price for the pair.
Pewter
Liberty & Co., Pair Modernist Silver Plated Candlesticks, c. 1950 / 1960
By Albert Edward Jones, Liberty & Co.
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and rare pair of candlesticks made from silverplate made by the well renowned silversmith, Albert Edward Jones for the stylish top-notch London retailer, Liberty and Co. ...
Silver Plate
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts three piece tea set with floral decoration
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. All three pieces stamped Tudric 025. An Arts and Crafts three piece tea set with floral decoration. Original unpolished condition. Teapot has slight ripple to the bas...
Pewter
Liberty & Co. Ltd English Sterling Silver Coronation Spoon
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver Arts & Crafts coronation spoon in an Archibald Knox Cymric design by Li...
Sterling Silver
Antique Arts & Crafts Style Sterling Silver Pepper Shaker by Liberty & Co. Ltd
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver pepper Shaker made by Liberty & Co Ltd in the Arts & Crafts style; an addition to our silver cruets or condiments collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver pepper Shaker has a tapering, rounded cylindrical shaped form with a swept domed foot. The body of this exceptional pepper is encircled with two applied bands of tiered leaf designs embellished with impressive two-toned enamel, all in the iconic Arts & Crafts style. The pepper is fitted with the original hallmarked screw fit cover with pierced 'pepper' holes to the domed portion. This exceptional example of antique silverware was crafted by the renowned silversmith Liberty & Co Ltd. Condition This antique pepper is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in excellent condition. The enamel is in prefect condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body are all very clear. The part hallmarks to the surface of the cover have wear in keeping with age and location, but remain legible Dimensions Diameter of rim 2.8cm/1.1" Diameter of foot 4.6cm/1.8" Height 9.3cm/3.7" Weight 2 troy ounces or 63.5g Maker: Liberty & Co Ltd Date: 1910 Origin: Birmingham, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique silver pepper...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver and Enamel Napkin Rings by Liberty & Co Ltd
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver and enamel Arts and Crafts style napkin rings made by Liberty & Co Ltd; part of our dining silver...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Stunning Liberty's & Co Antique Silver Plated Tankard Cup with King Handle
By Liberty & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original vintage Liberty’s & Co silver plated tankard A fantastic piece, fully stamped to the base L & Co silver plated The ha...
Silver Plate
Liberty & Co. Silver and Turquoise Table Mirror with Wooden Back
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
Liberty & Co. silver and turquoise table mirror with wooden back. Made in England, London, 1900 Maker: Liberty & Co. Fully hallmarked. Dimensions: S...
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Miniature Teapot
By Yapp & Woodward
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, miniature antique Victorian English sterling silver teapot in the Chinoiserie style; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional and rare antique Victorian sterling silver miniature teapot...
Sterling Silver
Set of Five Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoons
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple and elegant set of five sterling silver demitasse spoons, circa 1940s. The set is in very good vintage condition and each spoon measures...
Sterling Silver
Liberty Tudric Pewter Inkwell by Archibald Knox
By Liberty & Co., Tudric, Archibald Knox
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Liberty Tudric pewter inkwell Archibald Knox c1905 Period : Edward VII Origin : England Decoration : Typical arts and crafts naturalistic lines throughout. Central blue-gre...
Pewter
Sterling Silver Art Deco Period Octagonal Mug/Cup by Blankensee
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver, Art Deco period, octagonal-shaped mug/cup, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1923, S. Blankensee and Sons - makers. Measures 3 1/4 inches high x 3 1/16 inches...
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Cobbler Cocktail Shaker (1933)
By William Bruford & Son Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver cobbler cocktail shaker; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V English sterling silver cobbler cocktail shaker has a tapering cylindrical form. The surface of this cocktail shaker embellished with impressive engine turned decoration. This cobbler shaker retains the original hallmarked domed push fit cover and stopper, each accented with further bands of engine turned ornamentation to the cylindrical portions. The detachable push fit hallmarked sterling silver stopper allows access to the integrated pierced decorated straining grille; this hallmarked grill is incorporated to the upper portion of the aforementioned removeable cover. Such sterling silver examples are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition This antique silver cocktail shaker...
Sterling Silver
Silver Centrepiece with Original Cut Crystal Liner, Austria, 1900-1910
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large silver Art Nouveau period centrepiece/jardinière with original cut crystal glass liner, Austria, 1900-1910. This wonderful and unique centrepiece has an oval form with elaborat...
Crystal, Silver
Paris Porcelain Tea Service, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Comprising 2 pots, creamer (handle restored), covered sugar (finial restored), and 8 cups and saucers.
Porcelain
Limoges Tea Set, Service for 6, Plus 1
Located in Vista, CA
Limoges tea set, service for 6, plus 1. Gold Farmhouse collection, France, perfect condition, 7 cups and saucers, coffee/tea pot, creamer and sugar.
Porcelain
Archibald Nightstand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are the nightstand version of our Archibald case series. Crafted from 100% solid hardwoods ranging from Black or Claro Walnut, White Oak, Cherry, or Maple. Finished in a high q...
Leather, Wood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
$4,537
H 1.26 in W 4.33 in D 1.96 in
Silver Gilded Diamonds Whistle Russian Empire Moscow Lebedkin, circa 1905
Located in Vienna, AT
Whistle made of gilded silver The decoration consists of diamonds covering an anchor. Additionally there is a small handle shaped as a steering wheel. Original casket existing! ...
Sterling Silver
Swedish Porphyry Tazza, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The turned base and stem with shallow bowl top. Shows signs of expert repair.
Sterling Silver Tiffany & CO Serving Spoon
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver serving spoon in the San Lorenzo pattern by Tiffany & CO. First introduced in 1916, San Lorenzo was a perfect example old-world classical design; ...
Sterling Silver
Liberty & Co Ltd 1917 Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver photograph frame made by Liberty & Co Ltd; an addition to our collection of ornamental silverware. Thi...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1.97 in Dm 14.97 in
Liberty & Co. Arts & crafts design sterling silver serving tray made in 1931
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1931 by Liberty & Co., this attractive, Sterling Silver Plate or Serving Tray, features a hammered finished, and a charming arts and crafts influenced bor...
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in
William Hutton and Sons for Liberty and Co. Hand hammered pewter biscuit barrel
By Liberty & Co., William Hutton & Sons
Located in London, GB
William Hutton and Sons, made for Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts hand hammered pewter biscuit barrel with stylised handles to the lid, and to the sides. Stamped to the base with ...
Pewter
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H 6.3 in W 11.42 in D 7.49 in
Liberty and Co. A brass Arts and Crafts boat shaped champagne bucket.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A brass Arts and Crafts boat-shaped champagne bucket with a removable liner. Stamped Wood & Co, Liberty & Co and 3847.
Copper
Archibald Knox Liberty Pewter Tray, C.1906
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rare Archibald Knox Liberty Pewter Tray, C.1906. The hammered finish tray with stylised entrelac Knox designs to each cornice. Numbered 0309. Measures 18 x 10 inches. Condition: All ...
Pewter
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H 10.24 in W 19.3 in D 13.78 in
Arts & Crafts Tea Service by ARCHIBALD KNOX Liberty & Co. Tudric pewter, 1905
By Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Tea Service by ARCHIBALD KNOX Liberty & Co. Tudric pewter, 1905 Four piece Arts & Crafts Tudric pewter tea service designed by Archibald Knox for L...
Tin, Pewter
Stuart Green Trailed Glass Vase c1910
By Liberty & Co., Stuart & Sons
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Heading : Stuart for Liberty green trailed 'tadpole' vase Date : c1910 Origin : Stourbridge, England Bowl Features : Applied green trailing Marks : No...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Sold
H 2.96 in W 4.73 in L 2.96 in
Liberty Sterling Silver Toast Rack, Arts & Crafts, Bernard Cuzner 1933
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1933 by Liberty & Co., and designed by Bernard Cuzner, this stylish, Sterling Silver Toast Rack, is in the Arts & Crafts taste, and will hold 6 slices of ...
Sterling Silver
Antique George V Sterling Silver Caster by Liberty & Co Ltd
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver caster made in the Art Deco style by Liberty & Co Ltd, an addition ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Liberty of London, Set Six Silver & Moss Agate Cake Forks, 1924
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent set of six cake / pastry forks, also perfect as cocktail forks. Made from English Sterling silver by the famous Liberty of London, each marked L&Co and each hallmarked ...
Agate, Sterling Silver
Liberty Tudric Pewter Dish 0287, Liberty & Co, English, circa 1903
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A Liberty Tudric Pewter Dish, Liberty & Co, English, circa 1903. The two handled dish with stylized cut out handles in a heart shape with a pierced surr...
Pewter
Rare Archibald Knox Liberty & Co Tudric Tray, circa 1905
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Liberty and Co hammered pewter Tray, designed by Archibald Knox, 1902-1905 design number 0309. Measures: 18.00 x 9.75 inches. The tray centre plain with open kidney handles and corni...
Pewter
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