Wendell August Bittersweet oblong tray This neat Wendell August Forge bread tray measures 13 1/2 inches long x 6 1/2 inches wide. It is in very good vintage condition with some wear. I have polished it up with the polish I purchased at the Grove City Wendell August Forge store when I went there this past summer.

The Bittersweet pattern is my favorite one on these great Art Nouveau inspired hammered aluminum items by the only forge which remains in production from the Art Deco period. Started in 1932, Wendell August Forge is alive and well and producing beautiful work even today.

What is unusual about this particular form is the crimped rim. It carries the production number 706. It is most likely from the late 1950s or early 1960s. Add it to your hammered aluminum or Wendell August Forge collection today.
Manufacturer: Wendell August Forge  

4 Deponceau aluminum Pine Rose coasters James Deponceau was born in Brockway Pennsylvania, the orignal home of the Wendell August Forge. His original name was Deponcean, one of the many Italian families in Brockway. Starting with Wendell August Forge in 1929, he left to work with Arthur Armour in 1934. He remained there until WW II. He produced his own work in Grove City, PA until 1952 when he relocated to Chautauqua New York. His work is carried on by his son Joseph and grandson Robert. He is profiled on page 82 of the book Wendell August Forge, 75 Years of Artistry in Metal written by Bonita Campbell in 1998.

This set of 4 3 1/4 inch wide hammered aluminum coasters is from the Mid-Century Eames period, the 1950s when most people has wood surfaces in their homes which had to be protected. Every home has multiple sets of coasters for special or everyday use. This particular set by James Deponceau features three of his popular designs: the Rose Design, the Dogwood design and his finely executed Pine Cone. Each one is signed DePonceau, Chautauqua, N.Y. 100% Handmade, dating it to the 1952-1955 period. All four coasters are in very fine shape and ready to protect your Paul McCobb or Heywood-Wakefield table. Add it to your hammered aluminum collection or Mid-Century home today.
Manufacturer: Deponceau, Chattaqua, NY  

Deponceau aluminum set 4 Rose coasters James Deponceau was born in Brockway Pennsylvania, the orignal home of the Wendell August Forge. His original name was Deponcean, one of the many Italian families in Brockway. Starting with Wendell August Forge in 1929, he left to work with Arthur Armour in 1934. He remained there until WW II. He produced his own work in Grove City, PA until 1952 when he relocated to Chautauqua New York. His work is carried on by his son Joseph and grandson Robert. He is profiled on page 82 of the book Wendell August Forge, 75 Years of Artistry in Metal written by Bonita Campbell in 1998.

This set of 3 1/4 inch wide hammered aluminum coasters is from the Mid-Century Eames period, the 1950s when most people has wood surfaces in their homes which had to be protected. Every home has multiple sets of coasters for special or everyday use. This particular set by James Deponceau features one of his popular florals designs, the Rose Design. One rose in bloom amid leaves is featured on each coaster. Each one is signed DePonceau, Chautauqua, N.Y. 100% Handmade, dating it to the 1952-1955 period. All four coasters are in excellent shape and ready to protect you Paul McCobb or Heywood-Wakefield table. Add it to your hammered aluminum collection or Mid-Century home today.
Manufacturer: DePonceau  

Deponceau hammered aluminum bittersweet plate James Deponceau was born in Brockway Pennsylvania, the orignal home of the Wendell August Forge. His original name was Deponcean, one of the many Italian families in Brockway. Starting with Wendell August Forge in 1929, he left to work with Arthur Armour in 1934. He remained there until WW II. He produced his own work in Grove City, PA until 1952 when he relocated to Chautauqua New York. His work is carried on by his son Joseph and grandson Robert. He is profiled on page 82 of the book Wendell August Forge, 75 Years of Artistry in Metal written by Bonita Campbell in 1998.

This 9 1/2 inch wide hammered aluminum plate in the Bittersweet pattern is the Deponceau version of the popular Wendell August Forge pattern. Perhaps Deponceau made the original mold. I am not sure at this time. With early notched edges and just the slighest traces of the black carbon smoke highlight decoration, this signed piece is in very very good condition with only minor wear. It is signed DePonceau Chautauqua, N.Y and 100% Hand Made. It is quite light in comparison to some of the same size Wendell August Forge pieces. Most likely from the 1950s when Deponceau moved his shop to Chattaqua New York and his pieces no longer carried the Grove City Mark. Add it to your hammered aluminum collection today. A practical and useful piece
Manufacturer: DePonceau  

Wendell August Forge #235 Bittersweet plate Measuring 13 inches wide and standing this hammered aluminum plate is one of the largest Wendell August Forge plates I have seen. It has gently sloping sides. Though it doesn't feature notched edges and six crimps along the outside rim, the edges are hand planished as it the back side of the bowl. The Bittersweet pattern covers the surface of the plate. The plate has no scratches but it does have light wear as it should since it is most likely from the late 1940s or early 1950s. Overall, it is in very good condition. A practical and beautiful piece of American decorative arts.
Manufacturer: Wendell August Forge  

Wendell August Forge #825 bowl Measuring 8 1/2 inches wide and standing 2 1/2inches tall, this is a very graceful example of a bowl by Wendell August Forge. It is a deep bowl which is unusual for them. It features a hand crimped rim where the tool marks can be plainly seen, the edges are hand planished as it the back side of the bowl. The Bittersweet pattern covers the surface of the bowl. The bowl has no scratches but it does have light wear as it should since it is most likely from the late 1940s or early 1950s. Overall, it is in very good condition. Add it to your hammered aluminum collection today.
Manufacturer: Wendell August Forge  

Continental Wild Rose aluminum footed compote Standing 4 1/2 inches tall with a diameter of 5 1/2 inches, this lovely hammered aluminum footed compote is from the Continental Silver Company. It is from their Brillantine series. The pattern is Wild Rose. It carries a model number of perhaps 1083 but the second digit is hard to read. All surfaces are hand planished. The rim of the bowl is crimped. The wild rose is sprayed across the interior of the bowl. The connecting shaft is heavily planished as well. It is a very attractive example of Art Deco styling in a very practical form. Use it for your bonbons or jellybeans. Add it to your hammered aluminum collection today.
Manufacturer: Continental  

Wendell August Forge 3 part Bittersweet tray Measuring 17 1/2 inches long by 11 1/2 inches wide, this is a very large piece of Wendell August Forge. It carries a very low model number, #15. It features the Bittersweet pattern in very high relieft with tightly bunched berries and leaves in the middle of the three areas on the tray. The rounded corners and planished edges make me think it is from the late 1930s or 1940s. Perhaps the two depressions on either side of the central Bittersweet pattern were for the covered blue La Mirada casseroles bottoms which would have had a Bittersweet patterned cover. The piece is in good to very good condition. It is unusual and still today a very practical serving piece for your canapes, nuts, candies and such. Add it to your Wendell August Forge, Art Deco or hammered aluminum collection today.
Manufacturer: Wendell August Forge  

Wendell August Forge #830 Bittersweet bowl Measuring 9 7/8 inches wide and standing 4 inches tall, this is one of the nicest Wendell August Forge bowls I have seen. It has sloping sides and is a great practical size to use. It features the notched edges of the earlier period as well as the hand planishing of the total surface of the bowl. The Bittersweet pattern covers the surface of the bowl. The bowl has minimal wear and still retains some of the carbon smoke black decoration. Overall, it is in very good condition. Add it to your Wendell August Forge collection today.
Manufacturer: Wendell August Forge  

Wendell August Forge #820 Bittersweet bowl Measuring 12 inches wide and standing 1 3/4 inches inches tall, this is one of the larger Wendell August Forge bowls I have seen. Though it doesn't feature notched edges, the edges are hand planished as it the back side of the bowl. The Bittersweet pattern covers the surface of the bowl. The bowl has no scratches but it does have light wear as it should since it is most likely from the late 1940s or early 1950s. Overall, it is in very good condition with remnants of the black carbon highlighting.

Fill it with fruit or shiny Christmas ornaments as I do. It is both practical and stunnng.
Manufacturer: Wendell August Forge  

Wendell August Forge Rahr Malt 12" bowl Produced as an advertising premium for the Rahr Malt company, this 12 inch notched edge bowl has one of the most beautiful patterns in my opinion. Stalks of wheat cover the pattern in an almost Art Nouveau curvilinear type pattern. It is gorgeous.

On the back one finds the usual Wendell August Forge circle mark as well as one of the largest advertising marks I have ever seen. The triangular mark states - Pale & Roasted Malt For Every Purpose - Rahr Malt of Reputation - ever since 1847. This bowl was also made in a 10 inch wide size which I am also offering for sale in a separate listing. Although there is some wear marks to the bottom of the bowl, the top is in excellent shape and retains much of the original carbon black used to highlight the pattern. The notched edges indicate an earlier Wendell August Forge pattern. Add it to your hammered aluminum collection today.
Manufacturer: Wendell August Forge  

Wendell August Forge Rahr Malt 10" bowl Produced as an advertising premium for the Rahr Malt company, this 10 inch notched edge bowl has one of the most beautiful patterns in my opinion. Stalks of wheat cover the pattern in an almost Art Nouveau curvilinear type pattern. It is gorgeous.

On the back one finds the usual Wendell August Forge circle mark as well as one of the largest advertising marks I have ever seen. The triangular mark states - Pale & Roasted Malt For Every Purpose - Rahr Malt of Reputation - ever since 1847. This bowl was also made in a 12 inch wide size which I am also offering for sale in a separate listing. Although there is some wear marks to the bottom of the bowl, the top is in excellent shape and retains much of the original carbon black used to highlight the pattern. The notched edges indicate an earlier Wendell August Forge pattern. Add it to your hammered aluminum collection today.
Manufacturer: Wendell August Forge  

Wendell August Forge Seahorses Tray Measuring 14 1/4 inches long x 8 3/4 inches wide, this is a very early piece of Wendell August Forge as can be seen by the mark with the Inc included and the widely spaced #605. The scene depicts three finely detailed seahorses swimming with bubbles coming from them. The simply turned handles and the size of the lip are also indications that this is an early piece. It is in very good shape but does have some surface wear and a bit of pitting, but it will display well. It is a very good example of the superlative early workmanship of Wendell August Forge. The piece was most likely made in the late 1930s prior to the move to Grove City, PA from where the company started in Brockway, PA.
Manufacturer: Wendell August Forge  

Wendell August #275 INC Ducks box This is an earlier example of the standard Wendell August Forge covered hinged cigarette box. This one carries the earlier INC mark and the widely spaced # 275, probably from the late 30s or early 40s.

The scene is the well-loved and well-known Ducks Flying over Marsh. Two ducks in good detail are landing on a pond. There is some minor surface wear but I have not cleaned this box. I will leave that up to the new owners. This box measures 5 1/4 inches long x 3 1/ inches wide and stands 1 1/2 inches tall. It has two compartments and an early hinge system. A very good example of Wendell August Forge's earlier work. Add it to your collection today.
Manufacturer: Wendell August Forge  

Wendell August #66 4.5 Wendell August #66 4.5' square Bittersweet 4 rest ashtray with early crimped edges. Grove City mark. Good condition
Manufacturer: Wendell August Forge