By Archibald Knox
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fabulous and extremely rare model '0706' Liberty & Co. 'Tudric' champagne bucket designed by Archibald Knox in 1902. Pewter cast in low relief with stylised foliage and intertwining fruiting tendrils supporting four beautiful Ruskin enamel jewel cabochons. Stamped marks to underside “0706” and “TUDRIC”
The model ' 0706' champagne bucket was only produced between 1902-1905 as documented in Stephen Martin's tome on Archibald Knox's oeuvre with the Ruskin bejewelled model being confirmed as exceptionally rare.
Literature: “Archibald Knox”, Stephen Martin, Academy editions, page 96 ( the example illustrated in the book is from the important collection of Victor Arwas)
This example comes with family provenance from new and retains its original patina but can be polished to a highly reflective silver luster if desired. We will leave that decision to the buyer because many collectors and museums prefer Liberty pewter...
Category
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Enamel Wine Coolers