William G. Dematteo Jensen Style Blossom Sterling Silver Sugar Cube / Card Holder

Description

Offered is a rare Georg Jensen style sterling silver blossom pattern sugar cube holder. This could be repurposed to display … more Offered is a rare Georg Jensen style sterling silver blossom pattern sugar cube holder. This could be repurposed to display business cards, as silver business card holders are scarce.

It is 6" long, 1 5/8" tall. Weighs approximately 95 grams.

Stamped 'STERLING HANDMADE 9 DAMETTEO'

In very good estate found condition with fine scratches and light surface wear. No dents or bends. Not monogrammed.

During World War II Jensen's Fifth Avenue New York City store could not import silver from Denmark. The store commissioned William Dematteo, a Bergenfield, New Jersey silversmith, to make pieces in the Jensen style. These were hallmarked and sold as Jensen. This arrangement continued till the end of the decade. After 1950, Damatteo continued to make Jensen style pieces which he sold with his own name. His designs were not exact copies of Jensen designs. Jensen, for example, appears to have never made a sugar cube holder, which is an English form.

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