Arts & Crafts 'Cymric' Silver Bowl - Archibald Knox

Liberty & Co, Birmingham 1902
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A rare Arts & Crafts 'Cymric' silver and enamel trefoil footed Bowl, of conical shape, raised on three applied loop feet and decorated with three entrelac lozenges enhanced with green and blue enamel crescents.

Designed by Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co, Birmingham, 1902. Also stamped: 'CYMRIC' & Model No: 2047.

A similar bowl dated 1904, sold at Bonhams, New Bond Street, London, 18/06/2014, Lot 15. £18,750. Another sold at Sothebys, New York, 07/10/2019, Lot 127. $6,875.

A similar bowl but without the enamel can be seen on page 207 of 'Archibald Knox' by Steven. A Martin, 2001. It is identified as 'model 247'.

£3,000.00

Condition
In good condition with a just small area of restoration to one enamel crescent (see photo). The impression of one foot just visible on interior. Hallmarks a little rubbed.
Dimensions
H
95 mm (3.74 inches)
DIA
165 mm (6.50 inches)
Weight
427.00 Grams (13.73 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS121022B
Medium
Silver