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Vintage
Hammered Aluminum
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People think I am crazy for collecting hammered
aluminum. I am crazy for hammered aluminum, and I know
that I am just ahead of my time. I started this page to collect
information on Rodney Kent, Continental and other cool pieces I have
discovered on my travels. These shiny treasures are usually found
in the bottom of a crate, looking out of place and lonely. A
small bit of that shine peeking out from under the kitchen
grunge.
I’m always happy rescue them, come home and polish them up to a new,
space-age shine.
Most
of these serving pieces were made in the 40’s and 50’s. When
aluminum was still a new miracle metal, silversmiths and other
metalworkers turned their talents to this new material.
Aluminum kitchen ware
is lightweight, durable and practical. It is safe for an outdoor
picnic yet graceful enough for an elegant dinner table. Aluminum
is one
of those collectibles that has a small cult following, but hasn't been
discovered yet.
Two famous patterns are the Rodney Kent Tulip and his Tulip and Ribbons
pattern and
the Continental Chrysanthemums. Here are a few current and former
members of my collection.
I've created the Ultimate
Aluminum Page for you on Squidoo!
Drop by, sign my guestbook, (vote for me), and
let me know what you
think!
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