Teapot of Chocolate Pot
Artist/Culture
Arthur J. Stone
(American, 1847–1938)
Date1907
MediumSilver and ebony
Dimensions14.6 x 15.7 x 10.2 cm (5 3/4 x 6 3/16 x 4 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
MarkingsMarked on bootm: 852., below rim "JWD", lion passant tiger's head, date letter "F", victoria's head. Inside lid "JWD" date letter "F", lion passant.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arthur J. Stone
Terms
Object number1939.16
DescriptionStraight turned ebony handle, bulbous body with 3 cabriloe legs, top with finial and thumb piece. Decoration of garlands of ivy leaves, roses, etc. Copied by Mr. Stone at the close of his apprenticeship from an English piece. Marked on bottom 852., below rim J W D, lion passant tiger's head, date letter F, lion passant.ProvenanceMrs. Arthur J. Stone, Gardner, MA
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Chinese
about 1875, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
