Arthur Stone Sterling Tea Set c1930 HENRY FORD

Description

ARTHUR STONE STERLING TEA KETTLE & STAND            c1930 EX HENRY FORD
We are quite pleased to offer this
completely hand crafted
Arthur Stone
sterling silver
tea kettle
and
matching stand & burner.
Owned by
Henry Ford II.
Stone born 1847 in and trained in England.
Came to America 1884,
with 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
provided
to the winning bidder.
Set never monogrammed, despite being owned by the Fords.
This Henry Ford II hand wrought kettle on matching stand
is 12 inches tall set weighs touch under 60 inches.
Hallmarked as shown including the Hammer & Stone mark
as well as from Benjamin Harrison, who worked with
Stone 1912 - 1937.
In very, very fine condition.
Interior clean as if little used.
Retains original detail.
Rich sterling patina throughout.
Original handle secure.
Cover well fit.
Original hallmarked burner.
Possibly never used.
Sells world wide.
Applicable sales tax.