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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 11-16-2004 01:44 AM
  
I just recently got this small square dish by Arthur Stone, and was wondering if anyone knew who the actual maker was. It has the later mark of “Stone Associates” (1937-1957) with the small “h” in the shield after the Stone mark. The maker’s mark is “C”, and in Rainwater’s 4th ed. It doesn’t specify, the other “C” makers are from the earlier period. Does anyone have any better books for Arthur Stone that might shed some light on this maker? Another question I have, if anyone knows, is how it was made. It is a square dish 5 inches by 5 inches and approximately 1 inch deep. Was this hand raised? Thanks in advance! asheland IP: Logged |
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FredZ Posts: 1070 |
posted 11-16-2004 10:21 AM
As you mentioned the bowl is from the later period after Arthur Stone's death when it was sold. I do not have access to my library at the moment. All the bowls from the shop were hand raised. The work from this firm is always top notch quality and very desirable. The items from the later Stone Associates do not demand as much for some reason. I have seen square bowls like yours made by David Carlson and George Ericson. I believe Carlson had already left the firm by the time your bowl was made. If someone else does not answer your question on the maker I will let you know this evening. Fred IP: Logged |
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 11-16-2004 06:23 PM
Hi, and thanks for the help. It is nice quality, although plain. I will try to post a picture of it. I appreciate your help. I have read somewhere on these posts you are a metalsmith and collector? Do you happen to have anything by Old Newbury Crafters? They make some wonderful things! asheland IP: Logged |
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FredZ Posts: 1070 |
posted 11-16-2004 07:59 PM
The letter C was used on holloware made by Magnus Carlberg from 1922-1932. There is an unidentified craftsman who signed his pieces with C and a dot under it. I suspect your tray was raised by Carlberg. I own a few pieces of flatware by Old Newberry Crafters. They are a great group of quality makers and hold my highest admiration. Fred IP: Logged |
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 11-16-2004 08:24 PM
Here are some pictures...  IP: Logged |
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 11-16-2004 08:29 PM
The last picture showing the bottom, does that look normal? The hammering marks look different than anywhere else on the piece. I was worried it was a mono removal at first, but the wavy look is all over the back (evenly). Being a metalsmith, does this look normal to you? Thanks again, asheland IP: Logged |
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FredZ Posts: 1070 |
posted 11-18-2004 03:04 PM
It looks very normal to me. The smith will sometimes leave more visible hammer marks on the bottom of the wrought piece. Alot depends on the taste of the client. The backs of spoon bowls are often left with the final planishing marks. Fred IP: Logged |
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 11-18-2004 11:07 PM
Thanks again, Fred. I thought that was the case. It's nice to have a second opinion. As long as I have been involved with silver, the hammered handwrought stuff is somewhat new to me. You definately learn as you go. asheland IP: Logged |
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June Martin Forum Master Posts: 1326 |
posted 11-20-2004 07:13 PM
Old Newbury Crafters is a wonderful firm. Have you seen our article about our visit there? You can reach it from the our homepage, but here is the link as well: http://www.smpub.com/onc/onc.html IP: Logged |
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 11-20-2004 08:49 PM
Hi, yes, I have seen the ONC page. It is well done! I would like to go there and see it myself someday. I got lucky on ebay and got a great deal on a serving spoon by them in the Oakleaf pattern, just like what is shown on your page. Their stuff is top of the line in quality. I hope to get more in the future. asheland IP: Logged |
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rat Posts: 63 |
posted 02-09-2005 03:03 AM
Hi asheland, There's supposed to be a great book on Arthur Stone (which I obviously don't have): Elenita Chickering "Arthur J. Stone 1847-1938: Designer and Silversmith", published 1994 as a catalog of an exhibition of his work by the American Federation of Arts. - rat IP: Logged |
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 03-09-2005 04:57 AM
Hi, I just received the above mentioned book. I highly recommend it! I wonder, is it out of print? I see most copies for sale online are used. asheland IP: Logged |
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