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ARCHIBALD KNOX | "Tudric" Clock, Model No. 097
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Archibald Knox
- "Tudric" Clock, Model No. 097
- impressed TUDRIC/097
- polished pewter, abalone
- 14 3/4 x 7 5/8 x 5 5/8 in. (37.5 x 19.4 x 14.3 cm)
- circa 1900-1905
Literature
Liberty Pewter Sketch Book, Westminster City Archives, London, n.d., p. 56, no. 097
Mervyn Levy, Liberty Style, The Classic Years: 1898-1910, London, 1986, p. 49
Stephen Martin, Archibald Knox, London, 1995, p. 90
Adrian J. Tilbrook, The Designs of Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co, London, 2000, p. 107, no. 89
Stephen Martin, Archibald Knox, London, 2001, pp. 75 and 235
Stephen Martin, "Reflections on Archibald Knox," The Journal of the Archibald Knox Society, vol. I, February 2008, p. 27
Paul Carter Robinson, 20th Century Pewter, Art Nouveau to Modernism, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2012, p. 117
Archibald Knox: Beauty and Modernity, a Designer Ahead of His Time, exh. cat., The Archibald Knox Society, London, 2014, p. 15, no. 8
Mervyn Levy, Liberty Style, The Classic Years: 1898-1910, London, 1986, p. 49
Stephen Martin, Archibald Knox, London, 1995, p. 90
Adrian J. Tilbrook, The Designs of Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co, London, 2000, p. 107, no. 89
Stephen Martin, Archibald Knox, London, 2001, pp. 75 and 235
Stephen Martin, "Reflections on Archibald Knox," The Journal of the Archibald Knox Society, vol. I, February 2008, p. 27
Paul Carter Robinson, 20th Century Pewter, Art Nouveau to Modernism, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2012, p. 117
Archibald Knox: Beauty and Modernity, a Designer Ahead of His Time, exh. cat., The Archibald Knox Society, London, 2014, p. 15, no. 8
Condition
Overall in good condition. The pewter surfaces with very minor fine scratches, light scattered pitting and tarnishing consistent with age and gentle handling. The clock face with a minute scratch measuring approximately 2 ¼ inches long and not visually distracting. The largest clock hand with very light pitting in one area, not visually distracting. The recessed areas with some surface soiling concentrated to the numbers. The outer edges of the front of the clock with very minor indentations throughout consistent with gentle handling. The abalones present very well when seen in person and beautifully complement the design of the clock. Functionality of the movement is not guaranteed and it could need service at the buyer's discretion. The clock with an iconic design displays exquisitely rendered decoration enhanced by shimmering abalones.
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.