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dianneladieo unregistered |
posted 03-30-2002 01:44 AM
 
Hello! Has anyone got any information on the silversmiths Arthur and Bond? I can not find any information on them and own a piece that I believe is quite valuable and would like to be able to get some research data and find someone who may be able to help mw with this piece. I appreciate your time........ Thanks IP: Logged |
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WGS Posts: 136 |
posted 03-30-2002 07:07 AM
sterling? silverplate? other metal? jewelry? flatware? hollowware? decorative art work? identifying marks? ------------------ IP: Logged |
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dianneladieo unregistered |
posted 03-30-2002 03:18 PM
This is in response to the question asked. Does anyone have any info on this piece or this company....... It is a "CERAMONIAL PIECE" Arthur & Bond Silver Piece Date/Era/Period: Late 19th century Description: A Japanese Meiji period Sterling silver vase, ornately decorated with a dragon motif. Inscribed on the bottom "To the J.P.M's from the G.G.B's/Sterling/Arthur and Bond" Grade: Extremely Fine Condition: It is in excellent condition and bares the marks Arthur & Bond, Sterling and it is monogrammed on the bottom. the bottom comes out like a secret compartment as well IP: Logged |
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Ulysses Dietz Moderator Posts: 1265 |
posted 04-01-2002 10:18 AM
Your description is a great help, because it seems to make it clear that Arthur & Bond was a retailer, not a manufacturer--like Gump's in San Francisco. The piece was also a gift, and I wish it had been dated, because dated inscriptions are always nice. Any history as to where it was originally owned? Where you found it? THere is no list of jewelry retailers around, and thus it is hard to look up any retailer who was not a manufacturer as well. IP: Logged |
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dianneladieo unregistered |
posted 04-03-2002 11:51 AM
Thanks for the response but I think you are incorrect Arthur and Bond were famous for making the Liscum bowl In April 1902, after returning to the Philippines, the regiment shipped the fused silver to Yokohama, Japan, where Arthur, Bond and Company performed the delicate task of formulating the body of the bowl, the ladle and the heavy circular tray. This suggests to me they were not retailers Thanks for the info and if ANYONE has any more to offer please do so IP: Logged |
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Brent Posts: 1507 |
posted 04-03-2002 02:36 PM
I know I have seen a number of references to Arthur & Bond in the literature, but I can't seem to find much concrete information. They were located in Yokohama, Japan, and catered mainly to English expatriates and foreign travelers. I have seen in a book a Swiss watch with a Japanese silver case with their name on it, as well as other pieces of silver. They appear to have been retailers and manufacturers of a wide variety of goods, including furniture and other domestic items. I would suspect that like many fine jewelers, they probably could make, or arrange to have made, just about anything. They may have had the facilities in house to make silver hollowware, or they may have contracted it out to other craftsmen. Regardless, it is very likely the work was done in Japan. Meiji period metalwork is almost always of high quality, and can be quite valuable. I'm sure your piece is quite a treasure. I hope this helps! Brent [This message has been edited by Brent (edited 04-03-2002).] IP: Logged |
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Ulysses Dietz Moderator Posts: 1265 |
posted 04-03-2002 03:01 PM
Now why would I know about the Liscum bowl? I'm a specialist in American 19th-century silver! This just points up the fact that no curator knows everything. Brent's response is more to the point, however, in that they probably did a mixture of retail and some manufacturing--especially of important custom commissions. For more information, you would need to go to references not on silver, but on Meiji decorative arts, including silver. A gallery like Orientations in New York City, which specializes in Meiji material, would probably know better what reference material there is. Very few museums, notably the Dallas Art Museum, have any depth of expertise in Meiji decorative arts. Lots of museums own it, but few know much about what they own... IP: Logged |
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dianneladieo unregistered |
posted 04-11-2002 04:39 AM
Thanks to all that have responded on the Arthur and Bond piece. I have emailed the gallery in New York as suggested and hope this will lead me elsewhere!! I'll keep you posted. One more question, if this were a commissioned piece, any suggestions on how I might research th the initials on the piece ? Anyone famous with those initials come to mind? I thank you for your time and effort IP: Logged |
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FredZ Posts: 1070 |
posted 04-11-2002 08:22 AM
I am not sure how someone would be able to authenticate which individual would have commisioned this piece. J.P.Morgan comes to mind when relating to those initials. If the old Arhur & Bond records could be accessed, I suppose they may give you a clue. Good luck in your search. IP: Logged |
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dianneladieo unregistered |
posted 04-11-2002 04:14 PM
Thank you Fred, I have done some research today on famous initials and found GGB could be George G. Blaisdell founder of Zippo lighter. I contacted the JPMorgan company to see if they have a historian so we will see. If anything else comes to mind from anyone I would appreciate the help Thank You IP: Logged |
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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 |
posted 12-10-2002 07:28 AM
There is a new post about Arthur & Bond. It is unfortunate that dianneladieo never registered. If she had, we would let her know about this new post. If you know her, please let her know. IP: Logged |
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