Overview

In 1934 Alcoa introduced a revolutionary new line of aluminum alloy giftware and domestic items designed by American pioneer industrial designer Lurelle Guild. Called Kensington Ware, these relatively expensive, slick, machine-age objects were in an unmistakenly Art Deco style with cast brass accents. They represent an important American contribution to modern design and decorative arts. The Kensington plant ceased production around 1970, and collectors have recently been scooping up these compelling objects in the antique and collectible markets. This is the first book to tell the Kensington story and identify, value, and illustrate the aluminum in 375 color, vintage, and black-and-white illustrations. It is a must for anyone interested in aluminum, Art Deco, and the machine-age in America.

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Author:   Paula Ockner ,  Leslie Pina, Ph.D.
Publisher:   Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.517kg
ISBN:  

9780764303661

ISBN 10:   076430366
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   30 September 1997
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Paula Ockner has been collecting and researching Kensington Ware and other modern decorative arts for years. Leslie Pi€a has written extenisvely on decorative arts--glass, ceramics, furniture, and plastic.

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