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asheland Posts: 935 Registered: Nov 2003	posted 08-25-2009 02:58 AM I just got this one. Has anyone seen this pattern before? The monogram appears to be chased and the shell is similar. Usually the shell is die struck, but I don't think so on this one. Any comments are welcome. IP: Logged
Brent Posts: 1507 Registered: May 99	posted 08-25-2009 11:35 AM Great piece! I can't recall seeing this before, but Stone did a lot of custom work and I wouldn't be surprised if this were a custom pattern. My first guess is that this might be a swaged pattern, utilizing a cut steel die. I don't know if Stone is known to have used swages, but that's what it looks like. The monogram appears to be integral to the pattern, and could have been cut into the swage. Other options would be chasing and/or acid etching. Regrdless, an interesting and unusual piece of Stone flatware. Brent IP: Logged
FredZ Posts: 1070 Registered: Jun 99	posted 08-25-2009 03:23 PM Can you tell us if the shell is raised on the surface of the spoon handle? If so it probably was swaged. Stone was a superb chaser and I do not doubt he could have chased each and every place setting. Congratulations on your find. Fred IP: Logged
asheland Posts: 935 Registered: Nov 2003	posted 08-25-2009 06:53 PM Thanks everyone for the comments. The shell is raised, but under magnification it looks like it was done with hand tools. I don't know for certain, though. IP: Logged

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