Liberty & Co. Barware
British
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.
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Creator: Liberty & Co.
Tudric for Liberty Pewter Tankard Designed by Oliver Baker 1902
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tudric for Liberty pewter tankard
Date : Designed by Oliver Baker in 1902
Period : Edward VII
Origin : England
Decoration : Applied naturalistic handle. Marked Tudric Engli...
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Liberty & Co. Barware
Materials
Pewter
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Liberty & Co. barware for sale on 1stDibs.
Liberty & Co. barware are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of pewter and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original barware by Liberty & Co. were created in the Arts and Crafts style in united kingdom during the early 1900s. Prices for Liberty & Co. barware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $679 and can go as high as $679, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $679.
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