Liberty & Co Tudric Pewter Bowl by Oliver Baker, Model 01128 – Arts & Crafts C.1905

Arts & Crafts Tudric pewter bowl by Oliver Baker for Liberty of London with trident supports c.1905

At a Glance – Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Designer: Oliver Baker (1856–1939)

• Produced for: Liberty & Co

• Range: Tudric

• Model Number: 01128

• Date/Era: Circa 1905

• Origin: England

• Material: High‑quality Liberty pewter alloy

• Style: Arts & Crafts / Celtic Revival

• Design Details:

• Circular bowl with gently rounded body

• Three angular trident supports

• Hand‑hammered finish

• Soft, even patination

• Dimensions: H: 10.5cm (4.1") | Di: 19cm (7.5")

• Condition: Good antique condition with light surface wear and patination

• Decorative Appeal:

• Understated, sculptural and beautifully proportioned; a classic example of Liberty metalwork

• Collectibility:

• Highly desirable Tudric model with strong design pedigree

Heritage, History & Craftsmanship

This beautifully crafted Arts & Crafts pewter bowl was designed by Oliver Baker for Liberty & Co as part of the celebrated Tudric range, introduced in the early 1900s. Baker — painter, etcher, designer, silversmith and antiquarian - was one of the key creative forces behind Liberty’s early 20th‑century aesthetic, working alongside contemporaries such as Archibald Knox.

The bowl’s gently rounded form is raised on three angular trident supports, a sculptural detail characteristic of Liberty’s Celtic Revival influence. The hand‑hammered surface adds texture and depth, catching the light softly across the pewter. Made from Liberty’s proprietary high‑silver‑content alloy, the piece was produced by W. H. Haseler in Birmingham, the firm responsible for much of Liberty’s finest metalwork.

The pewter has developed a soft, even patina over time, enhancing its antique character and giving the bowl a quiet, refined presence.

History

• Designed by Oliver Baker for Liberty & Co

• Part of the Tudric range, launched between 1901–1903

• Produced by W. H. Haseler, Birmingham

• Made from Liberty’s proprietary pewter alloy developed to emulate early English pewter

Condition Report

• In good antique condition.

• Light surface wear and patination consistent with age

• No structural issues

• Underside bears the Liberty pewter mark “Made by Liberty & Co” and the model number, as was typical - Liberty did not permit designers’ names to appear on the pieces

Why We Love It

This bowl captures everything that makes Liberty’s early metalwork so compelling: restraint, elegance and superb craftsmanship. The trident supports give it sculptural presence, the hand‑hammered surface adds texture, and the soft pewter patina brings warmth and authenticity. A refined and collectible example of Arts & Crafts design.

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