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2023-2,2a&b, Sugar Dish
Covered Sugar Bowl
2023-2,2a&b, Sugar Dish

Covered Sugar Bowl

Dateca. 1955-1968
Maker William Lawrence deMatteo (1923 - 1988)
OriginAmerica, Virginia, Williamsburg
MediumSilver (sterling)
DimensionsHeight with cover: 4"; Maximum diameter: 4"
Credit LineGift of Charlotte Mathey
Object number2023-2,2a&b
DescriptionCovered sugar bowl with a round lid incised with a pair of rings, topped by an applied molded ring, and edged by a lip which fits over the rim of the body. The cup-shaped body sits on a molded foot ring which mirrors the one on the cover, but is slightly larger.
Label TextThis covered sugar dish carries the pictographic mark of the "Golden Ball" sign, emblazoned with a CW monogram, struck twice on the bottom within the foot ring. It is believed to be one of the first marks used by William deMatteo when he became Colonial Williamsburg’s Master Silversmith in 1955. When the operation moved to the Geddy Silversmith Shop in 1968 this mark was retired.
MarkingsBottom struck twice with a suspended Golden Ball, bearing "CW" incuse, in relief within a three-lobed reserve, and "STERLING" in relief within a serrated rectangle.