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Tea strainer
Designed by: Arthur Stone (American, born in England, 1847–1938)
Maker: George Blanchard (American, active 1906–1909)
Maker: George Blanchard (American, active 1906–1909)
1906–1909
Object Place: Gardner, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 3.9 x 17.6 x 5.5 cm (1 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Seth K. Sweetser Fund
Accession Number1978.245
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
George Porter Blanchard specialized in spoonmaking in Stone’s shop between 1906 and 1909. When he left Stone’s employ, he opened his own shop with his two sons, Richard and Porter George Blanchard.
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 raised tea strainer has a shallow circular bowl that is pierced with dots and lines within an engraved ten-pointed star. The longer handle is straight, with a spatulate end; the other has a narrow neck that opens onto a round end.
Marks
“STERLING / Stone [with profile of incuse chasing hammer stamped across St] / B” struck on bottom.
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.