Arthur Stone sterling Berry in Calyx small bowl
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craftsman Clinton Ogilvie, diameter 6; height 2 1/4 inches, weight 8.33 Troy ounces, monogrammed as shown in second enlargement.
What sets this item apart from other examples which have recently been on the market is, simply stated, condition. Not only are the floral decorations crisp and untouched by polishing wear, but their gentle background of chasing marks remains (see third photo), creating an effect of kumatage, as if the decorations were suspended in a pool of rippling water.
It is also worth noting that Ogilvie left Stone's employ in 1911, so collectors may rest assured that this decoration was done by the master's own hand.
