Archibald Knox
1864-1933

Archibald Knox was born on the Isle of Man. He studied at the Douglas School of Art with an emphasis on Celtic ornamentation.

In 1897, he began working on designs for Liberty & Co., and in 1899 the first handmade "Cymric" (pronounced KOOMRIC) silver pieces were starting to be produced, many designed by Knox. In 1900 he returned to the Isle of Man and began submitting designs for Liberty's Pewter "Tudric" range of metalware. From 1904 until 1912 he both taught design and continued to design pieces for Liberty's.

He is best known for his very modern interpretations of Celtic ornamentation on the Liberty metalware and jewelry, but also worked on designs for carpets, pottery and fabrics. He was also quite an accomplished watercolorist.