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ARCHIBALD KNOX | A Rare "Tudric" Clock, Model No. 0254
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Archibald Knox
- A Rare "Tudric" Clock, Model No. 0254
- impressed TUDRIC/0254
- pewter, patinated brass
- 8 x 4 7/8 x 4 7/8 in. (20.3 x 12.2 x 12.2 cm)
- circa 1902-1905
Provenance
Private Collection, United Kingdom
Morgan Strickland, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Morgan Strickland, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Liberty Pewter Sketch Book, Westminster City Archives, London, n.d., p. 57, no. 2054
van Gabriele Sterner and Albrecht Bangert, Jugenstil, Art Deco, Munich, 1979, p. 138, fig. 199 (for the model in two sizes)
Mervyn Levy, The Liberty Style: The Classic Years 1989-1910, London, 1986, p.117
Stephen Martin, Archibald Knox, London, 1995, p. 47 (for the model illustrated in the Liberty & Co. Yule-Tide Catalogue, circa 1902-1903)
Stephen Martin, Archibald Knox, London, 2001, p. 237
Archibald Knox: Beauty and Modernity, a Designer Ahead of His Time, exh. cat., The Archibald Knox Society, London, 2014, p. 18, no. 15 This example will be published in Dr. Stephen Martin's forthcoming publication on Archibald Knox.
van Gabriele Sterner and Albrecht Bangert, Jugenstil, Art Deco, Munich, 1979, p. 138, fig. 199 (for the model in two sizes)
Mervyn Levy, The Liberty Style: The Classic Years 1989-1910, London, 1986, p.117
Stephen Martin, Archibald Knox, London, 1995, p. 47 (for the model illustrated in the Liberty & Co. Yule-Tide Catalogue, circa 1902-1903)
Stephen Martin, Archibald Knox, London, 2001, p. 237
Archibald Knox: Beauty and Modernity, a Designer Ahead of His Time, exh. cat., The Archibald Knox Society, London, 2014, p. 18, no. 15 This example will be published in Dr. Stephen Martin's forthcoming publication on Archibald Knox.
Condition
Overall very good condition. The pewter surfaces with minor fine surfaces scratches and the base with slight traces of tarnish consistent with age and gentle handling. The upper rear section with an area very minor oxidation and rubbing. Minor rubbing to the painted dial and numerals visible in the catalogue illustration. The hands have been professionally and sensitively repainted at some point. One key is provided. Functionality of the movement is not guaranteed and it could need service at the buyer's discretion. A distinct and rare model with precise and minimal detailing that serve to highlight its unusual and extremely elegant form.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.