This is a fine Liberty & Co. Tudric pewter twin-handled vase of wasted form with three inserted green Ruskin-style cabochons. Tudric was the brand name for Pewterware made by WH Haseler of Birmingham and then retailed in Liberty, London.
Liberty initially launched its Cymric silver range in 1899. This was followed by its more affordable Tudric pewter range in 1902. Tudric continued in production into the 1930s. Liberty imported, as well as, commissioning pieces from producers, eventually investing good from the Birmingham firm of WH Haseler. They manufactured all pewter ware for Liberty until 1926 using a number of marks on the bases.
Tudric pewter differentiated from other pewters as it was much better quality. It had silver added to the alloy, and was traditionally known as "the poor man's silver".
The Tudric range included both functional household ware as well as fine decorative items - with innovative designs by leading designers such as David Veasey, Oliver Baker, Arthur Silver and, his most prolific designer - Archibald Knox.
The vase measures 7 1/2 cm inches in height. The diameter at the rim is 2 3/4 inches and at the foot the diameter flares out to 3 1/2 inches. My decorative vase is in good general condition, unpolished with original patina. It has no nasty dents or damages. It has applied grey-green stones near the rim. It is stamped Tudric on the base with the design number 030.
This Art Nouveau vase was designed by Oliver Baker (1856 - 1939). He was an English painter, printmaker and silversmith. Today, he is best known for his metalware designs for Liberty.
This vase will be sent to you with Royal Mail Special Next Day Delivery so that it is fully insured in transit. This will cost about £10. Standard Royal Mail postage sadly now only offers insurance up to the value of £20.