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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.
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Wendell August Forge #95 silent butler
This item is known as a silent butler. It was primarily used to remove crumbs from the dinner table before dessert was served. It also had a secondary use as a receptable for ashes in order to transport them for disposal from the table. It was a standard item in the Art Deco period up to the Mid-Century period when it fell out of favor.
This Wendell August Forge #95 silent butler is in the popular Bittersweet pattern and most likely dates from the 1940s as it carries the earlier INC mark. It features hand planished edges marking it from the earlier period where more hand finishing was standard. It is in working conditon. It is in excellent condition as well. It measures 10 inches long to the end of the handle and the bowl part itself is 6 inches in diameter. Add it to your Art Deco or hammered aluminum collection today.
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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.
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Wendell August #66 4.5
Wendell August #66 4.5' square Bittersweet 4 rest ashtray with early crimped edges. Grove City mark. Good condition
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