Description & Notes: A scarce Tudric line mug frame, #0534, designed by Archibald Knox (1864-1933) for Liberty & Co. Knox was a prolific and exceptional Scottish designer who incorporated many traditional and natural motifs into future forward designs of Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, British Secessionist and other proto-modern styles. This mug frame is no exception showcasing the Celtic knot work, introduced to him by Mary Compton which has since become the hallmark of Knox’s work.
The hand-worked round pewter form is intricately pierced into a continuous interlaced berry and foliate pattern, with applied D-shape handle. It functions as a framework to hold a tall green James Powell delicate art glass insert.
Dimensions: ht. 3 1/8”; wd. 4” (w/ handle)
Markings: impressed on base, “H / “TUDRIC” / ENGLISH PEWTER / LIBERTY & CO / 0534”
Condition: A period piece, it is offered in very good original condition. The green glass insert a ¼” of reticulated vine missing in the design, and a separation of the reticulation in another spot. It is a fine Knox form and left in its original as found patina, if you prefer polishing to your Liberty pewter it will polish up brilliantly.
