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Arthur Stone Sterling Tea Set C1930 EX HENRY FORD
$ 473.08
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ARTHUR STONE STERLING TEA SET c1930 EX HENRY FORDWe are quite pleased to offer this
completely hand crafted
Arthur Stone
sterling silver
tea service.
Owned by
Henry Ford II.
Stone born 1847 in and trained in England.
Came to America 1884,
wth William Durgin
as
silversmith & designer.
Opened his own shop 1901
Gardner, Massachusetts.
One of the last independent
designers and master silversmiths in
new England
to train and employ other
Masters & apprentices.
Written provenance details provided winning bidder.
Set never monogrammed, despite being owned by the Fords.
This Henry Ford II hand wrought teapot 10 1/2 inches
handle to spout 6 1/2 tall set weighs 64 1/2 inches.
Hallmarked as shown including the Hammer & Stone mark
as well as several pieces from Benjamin Harrison, who worked with
Stone 1912 - 1937.
In very, very fine condition.
Interiors clean as if little used.
Retains original detail.
Rich sterling patina throughout.
Original handle secure.
Covers well fit.
Possibly never used.
Sells world wide.
Applicable sales tax.