Arthur Stone Sterling Tea Set c1930 HENRY FORD II

Description

ARTHUR STONE STERLING TEA SET             c1930 EX HENRY FORD II
We are quite pleased to offer this monumental c1930
completely hand crafted
Arthur Stone
sterling silver tea service & matching tray.
Owned by Mr & Mrs. Henry Ford II.
Stone was born 1847 in and trained in England.
Came to America 1884 working for William Durgin as
master 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 ex Mrs. Henry Ford II Arthur Stone hand wrought kettle & stand 13 inches
tall the teapot 10 1/2 inches handle to spout and the matching
tray for afternoon tea 28 1/2 inches.
The complete set weighs 280 standard ounces.
Hallmarked as shown including the Hammer & Stone mark
as well as several pieces from Benjamin Harrison, who worked with
Stone 1912 - 1937 and Herbert Taylor with Stone 1908 - 1937
In very, very fine condition.
Interiors clean as if little used.
Retains original detail.
Rich sterling patina throughout.
Original handles secure.
Covers well fit.
Minimal surface wear to tray from very careful / if any use.
Sells world wide.
Applicable sales tax.