Large Hand Wrought Aluminum MW Laird Argental Tray Charge Ceramic Tile Center

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About the Item

Handsome and large hand-wrought aluminum tray or charger with ceramic tile center signed on back hand-wrought M W Laird Argental. It is in wonderful vintage condition. There are some scratches to the back. But, the front is blemish free as far as we can see. The ceramic tile does have some hairline cracking but is complete, circa 1930s-1950s. This hand-wrought aluminum charger or tray is just gorgeous! A full 20.25 inches in diameter with a raised lip and edge. And the Hammer marks indicative of being hand-wrought. In its center is a six-inch Moorish pattern ceramic tile. Most likely by Mosaic Tile Company of Zanesville, Ohio. The tile is inserted into the aluminum on the diagonal with an engraved six-inch square at 45 degrees forming an eight-point star. The charger is marked on its back with hand-wrought, an M above and W below, then Laird and Argental. Meaning it was hand-wrought by the Shupe Laird metalsmiths in the Argental line and distributed by Max Willie circa 1930s-1950s. Aluminum, the third most common element, was once considered more precious than gold. This was due to the process of separating and refining. During the depression it became a lifesaver for some silversmiths who turned to it to provide more affordable wares. And, voila, beautiful hand-wrought aluminum items were born. This tray is from the line named Agental. So named by Ernest Gerlach, who found Cellini Craft in 1914. He combined the French word for silver, argent, with AL the element sign for aluminum. Max Willie distributed Argental for many makers, including Randahl, Cellini, and Shupe Laird. This fabulous example would be gorgeous on your mantel, in your kitchen, as a centerpiece, or a still life display on any surface. Just make it yours. Measures: Charger Height 1.25 inches Outside diameter 20.5 inches Inside diameter 15.25 inches Weight 3.1 pounds Boxed size: Height 5.25 inches Width 24.5 inches Depth 24.5 inches Weight 6 pounds.

Creator:
Shupe-Laird (Maker),Max Willie (Retailer)
Dimensions:
Height: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Diameter: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
Style:
Moorish (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Aluminum,Ceramic,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1930s-1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. It is in wonderful vintage condition. There are some scratches to the back. But, the front is blemish free as far as we can see. The ceramic tile does have some hairline cracking but is complete.
Seller Location:
Topeka, KS
Reference Number:
Seller: 414-DEC-1231stDibs: LU1873311887301

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