This information has been updated with many thanks to Miles Harrison, who has recently published a new book "Exeter and West Country silver 1700-1900".  This is an extremely comprehensive book and can be bought directly from Miles - simply click HERE

John Stone is one of the most well known of the mid-Nineteenth century Exeter makers. His work is very often seen, on many types of silver. His first work sent for assay was in 1883 and the last 1863. He made mostly flatware and registered a wide variety of marks.