In Due Time Collectibles

This is a treasure mom or gramma might have gotten as a wedding gift in the 30’s through the 50’s. Most of the really expensive pieces in this field were indeed hand hammered.

Items available in hammered aluminum range from ice buckets to coaster sets and bookends to ashtrays. In fact, most of these aluminum wares made their way into homes as wedding gifts from that period.

At one point there were several hundred companies producing this type of giftware. Most of them didn’t make it through the World War II era when all types of metal were scarce, according to Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual (Collector Books).

Names collectors tend to look for in this area are Arthur Armour, the Continental Silver Company, Everlast, Buenilum, Rodney Kent and Pamer-Smith. Some collectors focus on the wares of just one of these companies, while others prefer a certain pattern. Several pieces in this collection is a very popular one called Fruit and Flowers.

Some of the most popular pieces feature lifelike chrysanthemums, like those made by the Continental Silver Company, and the tulips decorating the surface of some Rodney Kent wares. The detail is and craftmanship is amazing.

You can still pick up oodles of aluminum on eBay for $25 or less per piece, plus the ever popular ’shipping’, although a nicely crafted ice bucket with stand can top out at more than $200.

Definitely has a WOW factor. Trays and plates and pitchers with wonderful hand-wrought handles and finials. Hand painted or decals from Americas best potteries. It’s all here in this fabulous collection of hammered aluminum goodies! Come see these in person at In Due Time!