An Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co silver cup or chalice

Price: <£5,000

For sale is this rare large silver cup or chalice by Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co’s Cymric range.  A variant of this design appears in Dr Stephen Martin’s book  “Archibald Knox”, second edition, page 181, model number 278. The base of this piece carries the registration number 370246 dating to early 1901.  The piece presents very well but has some bruises to the stem and the marks are quite rubbed.  Priced accordingly.

Maker: Liberty & Co

Designer: Archibald Knox

Date: c. 1901

Marks: L & Co, Birmingham, Cymric (date rubbed)

Material: Sterling silver

Condition: Presents well, some damage

Size: 20 cm tall

Weight : 218 grams, 7.7oz