Wendell August Forge Emmett Kelly Clown Bronze Plate With Brass Stand
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:3036662 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Wendell August Forge Emmett KellyClown Bronze Plate with brass stand Wendell August Forge Emmett KellyClown Bronze Plate with brass stand. Emmett Kelly created this character of Weary Willie in 1923. The character’s life was extended by EmmettKelly, Junior. This collectible Wendell Augustwork of art measures almost 9 inches in diameter. Itcomes with its brass stand. It is very good condition with slight surface wear. This finel...y detailed creation has all the fine qualities youexpect from Wendell August Forge. It willmake a fine addition to your collection! “The rare skill of creating ornate, hand-wrought metal can be traced back to the master metal smiths of Europe. Theybrought their craft to Americaand passed along the secrets of their metal working genius. The original craftsmen of Wendell AugustForge worked with wrought iron and in the mid 1920s they pioneered thetechnique of hand-hammering aluminum. Today, our unique giftware, made of aluminum, bronze, pewter, andsterling silver, is still created one piece at a time, by some of the finest artisansalive! Over the years the exactingmethods used by our craftsmen have varied little. Inside the Wendell August plant, craftsmenstill ply the tools of their trade with centuries old precision. Using varioustypes of hammers and anvils, they ply the tools of their trade with the samepride and precision as in days gone by. Every piece of Wendell August Forge giftware bears the individualhallmark of the craftsman who hammered it, and the initials of the master dieengraver who hand cut the die.” See seller’s other collectable items including other WendellAugust Creations. Also a book on the history of Wendell August Forge is listed. Combine orders to save on shipping.
