arts craft silver vesta case designed by archibald knox made by wh haseler birmingham 1904

Description

This rare and exquisite Arts & Crafts silver vesta case is dated Birmingham 1904 and was made by William Hair Haseler* who, in partnership with Liberty, launched the Cymric silver line and was responsible for making many of Archibald Knox's designs. Of curved rectangular form, the spot-hammered body with stylised berries, reflecting Knox's classic style which often emcompasses the Arts & Craft and the Art Nouveau movement.
The cover fitted with a suspension ring.
The base with textured striker.
Hallmarks:
W.H.H for William Hair Haseler.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "e" for 1904.
Dimensions:
4.5cm x 4.5cm
Condition:
Excellent.
Minute ding to side.
Strong hinge.
Spring mechanism in full working order.
* In 1870, Willaim Hair Haseler founded the company, W. H. Haseler & Co, specialising in gold and silver work. Five years later, Arthur Lasenby Liberty started a small shop on the corner of Regent Street in London. Specialising in exotic goods from Japan and the Far East, his business thrived and he became the leading merchant Liberty. During the 1890s, Liberty formed relationships with many leading English designers. In 1898, Liberty and Haseler created a formal partnership to launch the Cymric silver line under the title �Liberty and Co. (Cymric) Ltd.� using free lance designers. One of those designers, Archibald Knox, began designing for Liberty in 1899. He focused on the new Celtic design work for the Cymric range. Haseler was responsible for making many of Knox�s designs.
Postage:
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Postage overseas: �15 International Signed For.
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Internal Ref: DEC78