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Archibald Knox Liberty Tudric Pewter Tea Set and Tray, circa 1905
Archibald Knox Liberty Tudric Pewter Tea Set and Tray, circa 1905

Archibald Knox Liberty Tudric Pewter Tea Set and Tray, circa 1905

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Archibald Knox Liberty Tudric Pewter tea set and tray, circa 1905.Teapot, cream jug, sugar and tray, each with relief whiplash curved Celtic ornament interlace decoration, original w...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

Materials

Pewter

Archibald Knox Liberty Tudric Pewter Tea Set and Tray, circa 1905
Archibald Knox Liberty Tudric Pewter Tea Set and Tray, circa 1905

Archibald Knox Liberty Tudric Pewter Tea Set and Tray, circa 1905

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Toronto, ON

Archibald Knox Liberty Tudric pewter Tea set and Tray, C.1905.Teapot, cream jug, sugar and tray, each with relief whiplash curved celtic ornament interlace decoration, original wicke...

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Coffee and Tea Sets

Liberty & Co. Tea Service
Liberty & Co. Tea Service

Liberty & Co. Tea Service

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Bronx, NY

The tray is stamped “TUDRIC” English Pewter, Liberty & Co.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Pewter

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Archibald Knox 'Tudric' Pewter Card Tray for Liberty
Archibald Knox 'Tudric' Pewter Card Tray for Liberty

Archibald Knox 'Tudric' Pewter Card Tray for Liberty

By Archibald Knox, Liberty & Co.

Located in Kent, GB

A pewter card tray from the Tudric range designed by Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co.

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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

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Liberty Archibald Knox Tudric Tray, circa 1905
Liberty Archibald Knox Tudric Tray, circa 1905

Liberty Archibald Knox Tudric Tray, circa 1905

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H 3.15 in W 19.49 in D 12.41 in

Liberty Archibald Knox Tudric Tray, circa 1905

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Liberty and Co Archibald Knox designed Tudric Tray, circa 1903. The hammered pewter tray of rectangular shape with integral open vertical handles, stylized entrelac and berry decorat...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

Rare Archibald Knox Liberty & Co Tudric Tray, circa 1905
Rare Archibald Knox Liberty & Co Tudric Tray, circa 1905

Rare Archibald Knox Liberty & Co Tudric Tray, circa 1905

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Liberty Tudric marks with design number 0309 and Tudric Pewter 6.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

Arts & Crafts Archibald Knox Liberty Tray, circa 1905
Arts & Crafts Archibald Knox Liberty Tray, circa 1905

Arts & Crafts Archibald Knox Liberty Tray, circa 1905

By Archibald Knox

Located in Toronto, ON

Rare Archibald Knox Liberty & Co Tudric Tray, C.1905. The tray of plain punch bead hammered finish with stylised whiplash accents.

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Platters and Trays

Liberty Archibald Knox Tray, C. 1905
Liberty Archibald Knox Tray, C. 1905

Liberty Archibald Knox Tray, C. 1905

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H 1 in W 14 in D 10 in

Liberty Archibald Knox Tray, C. 1905

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Rare Archibald Knox Liberty & Co Tudric Tray, C.1905. The polished pewter tray of plain punch bead hammered finish with stylised whiplash accents.

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Barware

Rare Liberty of London Tudric Pewter Tazzar with Barley Twist Walnut Stem Tray
Rare Liberty of London Tudric Pewter Tazzar with Barley Twist Walnut Stem Tray

Rare Liberty of London Tudric Pewter Tazzar with Barley Twist Walnut Stem Tray

By Liberty & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for this very rare Liberty London Tudric Pewter tazzar with barley twist walnut stem A very good looking and rare piece that’s fully hallmarked or stampe...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

Arts & Crafts Tudric Twin Handled Pewter Tray, circa 1905
Arts & Crafts Tudric Twin Handled Pewter Tray, circa 1905

Arts & Crafts Tudric Twin Handled Pewter Tray, circa 1905

By Tudric

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An Arts & Crafts hammered heavy gauge pewter tray with a shaped and folded rim with raised loop handles to either end with ornate terminals and with a hand planished finish. The tray...

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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

Archibald Knox, 'Tudric' Pewter Oval Tray for Liberty
Archibald Knox, 'Tudric' Pewter Oval Tray for Liberty

Archibald Knox, 'Tudric' Pewter Oval Tray for Liberty

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Kent, GB

An oval pewter tray from the Tudric range designed by Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

Materials

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Liberty Arts & Crafts Movement Tudric Pewter Bon Bon or Cake Tray
Liberty Arts & Crafts Movement Tudric Pewter Bon Bon or Cake Tray

Liberty Arts & Crafts Movement Tudric Pewter Bon Bon or Cake Tray

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Kent, GB

A beautiful Liberty Arts & Crafts movement tudric pewter bon bon or cake tray, with turquoise enamel decoration and trailing ivy leaf design.

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

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Long before Liberty became one of London’s most iconic luxury department stores, shoppers of the late 19th century knew it as Liberty & Co. — purveyors of fine silverware designed in the Art Nouveau style, Arts and Crafts-style furniture and an eclectic assortment of ornaments, fabrics, fashion and other goods from around the world.

British merchant Arthur Lasenby Liberty founded Liberty & Co. in 1875. Liberty dreamed of selling an assortment of fine wares he obtained in the Far East from a ship docked in the middle of one of London’s busiest shopping thoroughfares. However, he could only manage to borrow £2,000 from his father-in-law, so he settled for a small shop on Regent Street.

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Liberty died in 1917, and Liberty & Co. became Liberty of London after relocating to their iconic location on Great Marlborough Street in 1924. Ironically, the imposing Tudor Revival building is constructed from the timbers of two decommissioned British Navy ships — realizing Liberty’s original “ship-store” dream. 

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  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    Yes, many furniture lovers believe that Liberty of London is worth it. The Liberty of London department store, located in the fashionable West End of London in the United Kingdom, has been selling luxury items since 1875. From leather footstools in the shape of a hippo to elegantly hand-carved Moroccan coffee tables, there’s something to please every discerning collector. The original Liberty & Co. was a pivotal force in the development of the Aesthetic, Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements. As an enduring champion of eclectic design, Liberty continues to collaborate with designers to produce covetable interior pieces and accessories. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Liberty of London furniture is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find a range of Liberty of London furniture on 1stDibs.