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Teapot stand, part of four-piece tea service
Designed by: Arthur Stone (American, born in England, 1847–1938)
Arts and crafts period
about 1922
Object Place: Gardner, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
1.7 x 18 x 13.3 cm (11/16 x 7 1/16 x 5 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Seth K. Sweetser Fund
Accession Number1978.231
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
Reflecting the strong Colonial Revival taste then prevalent in Boston, this set was made by Arthur Hartwell about 1922.
This text has been adapted from "Silver of the Americas, 1600-2000," edited by Jeannine Falino and Gerald W.R. Ward, published in 2008 by the MFA. Complete references can be found in that publication.
This text has been adapted from "Silver of the Americas, 1600-2000," edited by Jeannine Falino and Gerald W.R. Ward, published in 2008 by the MFA. Complete references can be found in that publication.
DescriptionThe stand is a scalloped tray supported by four cabriole legs with pad feet.
Marks
“Stone [with profile of incuse chasing hammer stamped across St] / STERLING”
InscriptionsNone.
ProvenanceArthur and Elizabeth Bent Stone estate to their companion Annie E. Priest; by descent to Alma Bent, Stone’s cousin, from whom the Museum purchased the piece.