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Dessert spoon
Designed by: Arthur Stone (American, born in England, 1847–1938)
Maker: Sylvanus E. Lamphrey (active 1909–1912)
Maker: Sylvanus E. Lamphrey (active 1909–1912)
1909–1912
Object Place: Gardner, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
3.5 x 19 cm (1 3/8 x 7 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Seth K. Sweetser Fund
Accession Number1978.261
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver flatware
The Arthur Stone collection at the Museum, in addition to being representative of this master’s oeuvre, also contains several personal items that were used daily by this silversmith and his family. These include this spoon, which is engraved with his wife’s initials.
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 straight-handle spoon has a downturned coffin-shaped end.
Marks
“STERLING / Stone [with profile of incuse chasing hammer across St] / L” struck on back of handle.
Inscriptions“E [pellet] B [pellet] S” in block letters engraved on handle.
ProvenanceMade for Elizabeth Bent Stone; Arthur and Elizabeth Bent Stone estate to their companion Annie E. Priest; by descent to Stone’s cousin Alma Bent, from whom the Museum purchased the piece.