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Heavy Cast Williamsburg William de Matteo Sterling Silver Grape / Flower Shears
About the Item
A fine pair of grape shears.
By William Dematteo (or de Matteo).
In cast sterling silver.
With heavy gauge handles with grapes, vines, and comic (or bacchanalian) faces.
Purchased at Colonial Williamsburg. Retaining the original box and paper insert detailings William de Matteo's work in James Geddy's workshop.
Hallmarked to the blade.
Simply a wonderful pair of grape shears!
Date:
20th Century
Overall Condition:
They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There is some light edge wear, some light dings and indentations here and there, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
William DeMatteo
Marks:
HANDWROUGHT / STERLING / I.G / deM
Measurements:
Shears
Length: ca. 6 1/2 in.
Width: ca. 2 1/4 in.
Blades: ca. 1 7/8 in.
Box
Length: 8 3/4 in.
Width: 2 3/4 in.
Height: ca. 1 in.
Weight: 130.7 g
Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
- Creator:Colonial Williamsburg Licensed Reproduction Co. 1 (Maker),William De Matteo (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 3.88 in (9.86 cm)Diameter: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
- Style:American Colonial (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There is some light edge wear, some light dings and indentations here and there, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:
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