28th Jun, 2023 9:30
A Liberty & Co of London Tudric square hammered pewter and hard enamel table box (0236), the hinged domed cover set with a panel decorated with a tree on a hillside beneath a lilac eventide sky, probably by Fleetwood Charles Varley (British 1863-1942), the oak lined body embossed with stylized flowerhead bands over a simple spreading skirt foot, marked "Tudric 0236" to the underside. 18 cm x 18 cm x 9 cm high
Ex Lot 180 G E Sworders, 5th of April 2005.
The artist and enameller Fleetwood Varley (British 1863-1942) was a friend of C.R. Ashbee and worked at the Guild of Handicraft at Chipping Camden and is known to have collaborated with Ashbee on some of his works. His work for Haselers was most often sold through Liberty & Co. in London.
Sold for £380
Condition Report
Good order
A Liberty & Co of London Tudric square hammered pewter and hard enamel table box (0236), the hinged domed cover set with a panel decorated with a tree on a hillside beneath a lilac eventide sky, probably by Fleetwood Charles Varley (British 1863-1942), the oak lined body embossed with stylized flowerhead bands over a simple spreading skirt foot, marked "Tudric 0236" to the underside. 18 cm x 18 cm x 9 cm high
ProvenanceEx Lot 180 G E Sworders, 5th of April 2005.
The artist and enameller Fleetwood Varley (British 1863-1942) was a friend of C.R. Ashbee and worked at the Guild of Handicraft at Chipping Camden and is known to have collaborated with Ashbee on some of his works. His work for Haselers was most often sold through Liberty & Co. in London.
