Vase
Arthur Stone
(American, born in England, 1847–1938)
1903
Object PlaceGardner, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniquePatinated copper with applied silver decoration
Dimensions11 x 9.1 cm (4 5/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Alma Bent in memory of Annie E. Priest
Accession number1978.307
On View
On viewClassificationsMetalwork
Collections
This delicate copper vase represents the type of ware Arthur Stone made for his own pleasure. The deep red patina was created by immersing the vase in a chemical solution.1 Stone retailed works in mixed metals and retained pieces for his own use at home.
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.
ProvenanceArthur and Elizabeth Bent Stone estate to their companion Annie E. Priest (1872 – 1972); by descent to Alma Bent (about 1921 – 1992), Stone’s cousin, who donated it to the Museum.
