In 1903 Liberty & Co. released a range of high quality pewter under the name "Tudric". Apart from its interesting Art Nouveau Celtic inspired designs, Tudric pewter differed from other pewter as it had a high silver content. Much of it was designed by Archibald Knox, whose services Liberty & Co. had engaged from 1898 onwards. It was produced for Liberty by William Haseler of Birmingham. See also: Liberty & Co.

The world renowned department store Liberty, was originally founded in 1875 as a furniture and drapery shop in Regent Street, London and was known as "East India House".

The business was established by Arthur Lazenby Liberty, (1843-1917). As the original name of the shop suggests, there was a strong emphasis on Oriental & Moorish objects, furniture and fabrics as well as more traditional European items. Under the heading of "curios", he also sold Japanese bric-a-brac of all kinds.

East India House was one of the first major shops to stock extensively products of the Arts and Crafts movement. more...

Pewter is an alloy of tin hardened with small amounts of other metals such as copper, lead, zinc, antimony and sometimes silver. The craft of pewtering started in antiquity - the earliest known item, a flask dating from c1450 BC, was found in Egypt.

Pewter is believed to have been introduced to Britain by the Romans, who exploited the main source of tin in Europe at the time, which was in Cornwall. The craft fell into decline after the Romans withdrew from Britain but it is thought that the Cistercian monks reintroduced it after the Norman Conquest in AD 1066.

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A Liberty & Co, Tudric, pewter tea set and oval tray, designed…

Archibald Knox Pewter Tea Set with Tray

A Liberty & Co, Tudric, pewter tea set and oval tray, designed by Archibald Knox, early 20th century, comprising a hand beaten teapot, hot water jug, sugar bowl and milk jug, plus a tray, stamped, Tudric, made in England, 17 cm high, the tray 36 x 25 cm

A small collection of pewter including Liberty and Co., 19th…

Pewter Collection with Liberty and Co. Jug

A small collection of pewter including Liberty and Co., 19th century and later, the largest jug 18 cm high

Archibald Knox Liberty & Co Tudric pewter #0303 jug and bowl,…

Archibald Knox Pewter Jug and Bowl Set

Archibald Knox Liberty & Co Tudric pewter #0303 jug and bowl, diameter 11 cm bowl

Lidded jug pewter, marked Tudric 0278, Reg no 421106, height 15…

Tudric Pewter Lidded Jug, Reg No. 421106, 15cm Height

Lidded jug pewter, marked Tudric 0278, Reg no 421106, height 15 cm

Tudric for Liberty of London pewter hot water jug Archibald…

Tudric Archibald Knox Pewter Hot Water Jug

Tudric for Liberty of London pewter hot water jug Archibald Knox design, marked to base and # 0305 circa 1900, height 20 cm.

Three pieces of Liberty & Co. Tudric pewter, a jardiniere 0337,…

Faulted Tudric Pewter Pieces from Brian Coote Estate

Three pieces of Liberty & Co. Tudric pewter, a jardiniere 0337, a vase 0327 and a jug 0195, all variously faulted. Provenance: The Estate of Emeritus Professor Brian Coote CBE, FRSNZ (1929 - 2019)

Vintage Liberty Tudric pewter lidded jug, cane handle, embossed…

Embossed Tudric Pewter Lidded Jug with Cane Handle

Vintage Liberty Tudric pewter lidded jug, cane handle, embossed decoration, marked to base and # 0967, height 16 cm

Tudric Pewter Art Nouveau hot water Jug embossed decoration,…

Art Nouveau Pewter Hot Water Jug with Embossed Decoration

Tudric Pewter Art Nouveau hot water Jug embossed decoration,caned handle, height 22 cm approx.

Archibald Knox Tudric pewter milk jug made for Liberty London,…

Tudric Pewter Milk Jug for Liberty London, c. 1910

Archibald Knox Tudric pewter milk jug made for Liberty London, marked to base and # 0231 Reg No 420290, circa 1910, height 7 cm

An Archibald Knox Tudric pewter lidded jug, decorated with…

Archibald Knox Tudric Pewter Lidded Jug with Honesty Decoration

An Archibald Knox Tudric pewter lidded jug, decorated with honesty, cane wrapping to handle and impressed marks to base. Height 13 cm.

Jugendstil German Arts & Crafts krug, a copper and brass jug,…

German Jugendstil Arts & Crafts Copper Jug

Jugendstil German Arts & Crafts krug, a copper and brass jug, 32.5 cm high

A 'Tudric' pewter Archibald Knox design large jug, the hinged…

Tudric Pewter Jug with Enamel Cabochons and Cane Handle

A 'Tudric' pewter Archibald Knox design large jug, the hinged lid with flaring thumbpiece, the tapered body with traditional restrained design at the base with enamelled cabochons, some missing, woven cane handle, minor loss. Impressed marks including…

David Veasey for Liberty & Co., rare pair of Tudric pewter jug…

Tudric Pewter Jug Vases with Elongated Handles and Collar

David Veasey for Liberty & Co., rare pair of Tudric pewter jug vases with elongated side handles and rope work collar, impressed mark 'Tudric 0213', approx 34.5 cm high (2)

A Tudric pewter and green glass small wine jug, possibly an…

Tudric Pewter and Green Glass Wine Jug

A Tudric pewter and green glass small wine jug, possibly an Archibald Knox design, the hinged lid with raised thumbpiece, the top and base mounts with raised heart motif and floral designs, the flared circular base marked beneath with impressed number…

Archibald Knox, English pewter lidded jug, with enamel…

Enamel and Cane Pewter Jug by Archibald Knox

Archibald Knox, English pewter lidded jug, with enamel decoration and woven cane handle