Maker's mark comparison reference

William G. DeMatteo (1895-1980) maker's marks

Compare 4 source-linked mark variants recorded under William G. DeMatteo (1895-1980). These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.

Source location statements
Bergenfield, NJ
Source date statements
Active 1919 - 1968. Designer and maker of handwrought Arts & Crafts sterling holloware. His son William L. & grandson Chip both followed in the tradition.

Mark variant 1

William G. DeMatteo (1895-1980): DeMatteo Handmade; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
William G. DeMatteo (1895-1980): DeMatteo Handmade; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: DeMatteo Handmade

DE MATTEO above HAND MADE is preserved, with one rounded cartouche around the lower line.

Medium confidence comparison reconstruction.

Mark variant 2

William G. DeMatteo (1895-1980): DeM Studio; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
William G. DeMatteo (1895-1980): DeM Studio; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: DeM Studio

HAND HAMMERED above DEMATTEO is now preserved from the correct source.

Medium confidence comparison reconstruction.

Mark variant 3

William G. DeMatteo (1895-1980): DE M. STUDIO, STERLING, and HAND MADE remain in the observed three-line composition; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
William G. DeMatteo (1895-1980): DE M. STUDIO, STERLING, and HAND MADE remain in the observed three-line composition; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

DE M. STUDIO, STERLING, and HAND MADE remain in the observed three-line composition.

Medium confidence comparison reconstruction.

Mark variant 4

William G. DeMatteo (1895-1980): DeMatteo; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
William G. DeMatteo (1895-1980): DeMatteo; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: DeMatteo

DE MATTEO, STERLING, and HAND MADE remain in three stacked lines.

Medium confidence comparison reconstruction.

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