A Life Bridging Continents: The Story of Anstiss Stone Anstiss Stone, a name perhaps unfamiliar to many, represents a fascinating intersection of American enterprise, global trade, and the burgeoning collecting spirit of the 19th century. Born in St. Albans, Vermont, in 1778 – though some sources cite 1801 – Stone’s life was not one spent at an easel or sculpting marble, but rather navigating the complex currents of international commerce as a prominent Old China Trade merchant. His story is less about artistic creation and more about discerning taste, shrewd business acumen, and the cultura…