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An Arts and Craft silver and turquoise Cymric inkwell by…
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Sydney
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18-Nov-2012
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An Arts and Craft silver and turquoise Cymric inkwell by Liberty & Co, Birmingham 1899, after a design by Archibald Knox, by Liberty & Co, Birmingham 1899, after a design by Archibald Knox the square body raised on pierced geometric supports, two hinged covers with embossed geometric scrolls and collet set turquoise openning to reveal a ceramic well, 13 cm square, 460gms (14.8oz). Reference: For a similar designed box see 'The Designs of Archibald Knox For Liberty & Co', by A.J Tilbrook, 1976, fig. No. 113. For a similar inkwell see Christies King Street, 26 May 2005, Lot 8. Provenance: I. Steer & Co. Auction, 24 Nov 1973
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Recreations & Pursuits: Writing - Inkwells & inkstands