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Sauceboat , part of set
Arthur Stone (American, born in England, 1847–1938)
about 1903
Object Place: Gardner, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
9.9 x 19.9 x 10.3 cm (3 7/8 x 7 13/16 x 4 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Seth K. Sweetser Fund
Accession Number1978.232a
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
Ascribed entirely to Stone, this sauceboat represents his work before he hired assistants to carry out his designs. It displays a tentative, yet sensitive, touch that translates into a wonderfully delicate line. Several years later, Herman Glendenning made an accompanying tray.
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 vessel has a shallow elliptical bowl with delicate chased lines that conform to the shape of the body. It rests on a wrought splayed and molded foot. The high, curved cast handles with applied central band rise from an everted rim and are placed at the narrow ends of the form.
Marks
“STERLING” struck on bottom, away from rim; “Stone” incised, with profile of chasing hammer struck incuse across St, 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.