Lot 3003
  • 3003

An American Silver Bowl, William G. DeMatteo, Bergenfield, NJ, circa 1950-60

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description

  • marked on base, stamped Hand Hammered, and numbered 320
  • silver
  • length 9 3/4 in.
  • 24.8 cm
curved triangular with lightly spot-hammered sides, on matching foot

Condition

some scratches to exterior and interior, including a cluster of scratches to lower body, otherwise good
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Catalogue Note

William G. DeMatteo was perhaps the NorthEast's finest mid-century silversmith, active in Bergenfield 1921-1968.