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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 01-04-2016 12:27 PM
  
I am pleased to add this set to my collection! I know there were other animals on the baby silverware. I've seen Squirrels, Rabbits and Elephants. Were there others used by the Arthur Stone shop? Does anyone have pictures? This will certainly be a fun theme to collect! IP: Logged |
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agleopar Posts: 850 |
posted 01-04-2016 01:17 PM
Ashland, Stone baby flatware is the best! Sweet, lovely and so well made. I have seen a few you mention over the years but can't help with more. The other non baby spoons that stick in my memory are tea spoons with flat chased and pierced flowers. My grand mother had a snow drop. I have to say that the flat chasing is so perfect and Arthur Stone was such a master of that discipline that I wonder if all such little marvels were by his hand alone? Was there another chaser in the shop before or after he died that could do it? If all such were done while he was alive I think that would answer the question... For those who might not understand the difference between flat chasing and engraving - Engraving creates an almost identical line by cutting and removing silver as the sharp engraver is pushed through the metal. The difference is that with the chased line the expert also controls a tiny ridge of metal that is pushed up above the flat surface of the spoon, like a plough through a field. The raised bit can be controlled to be on both sides or one as seen in the close up image of the rabbit. It gives a subtle but effective 3D look that engraving never has. P.S. Stone trained as a chaser and his master piece done in copper of a standing knight in full armor, about 6 inches tall, done at the age of 14-15 is perfection! Flat chasing is an art that intimidates some capable chasers... well at least one I know! IP: Logged |
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seaduck Posts: 350 |
posted 01-04-2016 03:17 PM
That is a wonderful set! And now I'm learning more about chasing, too! What is "flat chasing" relative to the descriptions Agleopar just gave? When the silver is pushed up is it somehow removed? And where did you see the knight? I just tried to do a search but came up empty handed. IP: Logged |
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 01-04-2016 04:53 PM
The chasing work is indeed terrific! Thank you for the detailed write up. The art of silversmithing never ceases to impress me! IP: Logged |
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agleopar Posts: 850 |
posted 01-06-2016 11:25 AM
Seaduck sorry if I was not clear, it is hard to write about technique. The main difference between chasing - of any kind and engraving is that the chaser pushes metal around, the engraver cuts it away. Flat chasing is only done from the front as opposed to relief chasing which also involves "repousse" - to push from the back. I too tried to find an image of the Knight but came up empty. I saw it years ago at a very comprehensive show of Arthur Stones work at the Clark art museum in Williamstown MA. I bet someone has the catalogue... IP: Logged |
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taloncrest Posts: 169 |
posted 01-07-2016 12:00 PM
I have a copy of Arthur J. Stone, designer and silversmith by Chickering, and there is a standing knight in copper shown from 1896. The masterpiece illustrated is a three part piece with flat chasing, bas-relief, and repousse in different motifs. All are beautiful. I'm trying to get scans of them, but I'm having to do it while I work, so it will be a while. Edit: These are not great quality, and this is probably not the knight you are looking for, but here they are.   [This message has been edited by taloncrest (edited 01-07-2016).] IP: Logged |
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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 |
posted 01-07-2016 01:40 PM
An example by Erickson. IP: Logged |
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Polly Posts: 1970 |
posted 01-07-2016 06:02 PM
Really interesting--thank you for the great description of the technique, Rob! IP: Logged |
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 01-08-2016 10:18 AM
Great example, Scott! I have a sugar spoon that's similar from the Stone shop but by Erickson. IP: Logged |
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 01-08-2016 10:20 AM
By the way, where's Fred? I bet he would like these...  IP: Logged |
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agleopar Posts: 850 |
posted 01-08-2016 11:16 AM
Taloncrest, I think that's the knight, a good image would show the incredible detail. Also the 3 practice pieces are an example of such a high level of skill. Thanks Polly! Ashland, I think Fred is teaching on the west coast, he spent the last month making 12 portable anvils and forging hammers that needed shaping and polishing in preparation. IP: Logged |
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 01-11-2016 11:10 AM
Oh! That's cool. IP: Logged |
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FredZ Posts: 1070 |
posted 01-14-2016 08:16 PM
It is wonderful to have both the spoon and fork. I have also seen examples of a knife that matches. Stone chased a variety of animals onto these children sets. I too have a single spoon by Stone and forged by Erickson. Examples of Stones chasing are wonderful examples of his mastery of the process. The sets of 5-clock spoons with decorations of a variety of flowers is a true treasure. I am off to teach in the morning. IP: Logged |
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 01-20-2016 11:09 AM
Nice to see you here, Fred! I want the knife now! IP: Logged |
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 03-20-2017 09:42 PM
Added this new piece today! (George Erickson made this one while at Stone) [This message has been edited by asheland (edited 01-27-2020).] IP: Logged |
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 01-27-2020 10:49 AM
A new addition: Thanks Scott! [This message has been edited by asheland (edited 01-27-2020).] IP: Logged |
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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 |
posted 01-27-2020 07:15 PM
FYI IP: Logged |
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