Matthews Co. Sterling Silver Child's Bowl with 'Kewpie' Figures

Standing 2" tall, with a top span of 4 3/8" and a base diameter of 3", this solid silver child's (porridge) bowl weighs 3.83 T. oz.

It has a slightly splayed body with a relatively thick rolled top rim, and a set back foot.

It is marked with the "sword & M" symbol of the Matthews Co., later Hickok-Mathews, "Sterling," and the model number "132."

Dating from early in the 20th century, it has acid etched walls that portray five different Kewpie babies along with shrubs and a bird.

There is a flowing line script "THB" monogram engraved on the set, set inside one of the shrubs.

Matthews was located in Newark, New Jersey, and the work and etching technique of this piece are much akin to that of two other Newark firms, William B. Kerr and The McChesney Co.

In very good condition, this is without bends or dents and sits evenly. There is on dinged area on the edge by the rim (see lower right inset in the above composite image) and one dimple and light scratches in the bottom interior. The figure figures remain well-defined and free of polishing wear and the overall finish is bright and even.