Wendell August Forge: Seventy Five Years of Artistry in Metal, by Bonita Campbell. The spectacular WAF book has received rave reviews. 5-stars! Available on-line from the Forge: Order here
Unlisted Pages (N,WF)
Russel Wright and spun aluminum http://www.sunflower.com/~himike/
Aluminum FS http://www.magicmetal.pair.com
Hammered Aluminum Show http://www.hammeredaluminum.com
Arthur Armour http://www.hammeredaluminum.com/ARTHURARMOUR.html
Russel Wright The Russel Wright Web Page
Present day web page of the Wendell
August Forge
In the producer list below, each producer name is followed by a series of references in brackets. A description of each reference, together with information about how to access it, can be found in the reference list that follows the producer list. Most Information courtesy of Bonita Campbell.
Arthur Armour [A1], [C1], [C2],
[E1]
Bruce Fox [C3], [W1]
Buenilum [C2], [E1]
Calif Made [C4]
California Hand Forged [C4]
Canterbury Arts [C2]
Cellini-Craft [C2]
Continental [C2], [C3], [G1]
Everlast [C2], [C3], [E1],
[G3], [K1]
Farberware [C2]
Kensington [C2], [S1]
Kraftware [C3]
Leumas [C3]
Natale Rossi [C2]
Palmer-Smith [C2], [C6], [E1]
Russel Wright [C2], [K1], The
Russel Wright Web Page
Town [C2], [C5]
TRU [C4]
Warren McArthur [C2], [D1]
Wendell August Forge [C2], [E1],
[G2]
[A1] DAD'S SHOP. Based on the presentation made by Thomas Armour at the 1993 National Hammered Aluminum Show, this videotape explores the life and work of Arthur Armour. Although the quality of the videotape is somewhat undermined by not having been professionally produced, the images and information presented are of significant import in identifying and assessing Arthur Armour's work in aluminum. Limited supply remaining. Approx. 60 min. $21.00 including postage. Available from Thomas Armour, 302 Sunset Blvd., Hermitage, PA 16148.
[C1] ARTHUR ARMOUR: WHOLESALE CATALOGUE AND CATALOGUE SUPPLEMENT. High resolution laser reproduction of rare circa 1936 catalogue of Arthur Armour hand forged aluminum, depicting 71 items and more than 20 motifs. Includes original price lists and names of the more than 30 motifs then available. Limited production, printed on paid order only. Spiral bound, 22 pages. $32.00 including postage. Available from Bonita Campbell, P.O. Box 3151, Granada Hills, CA 91394.
[C2] DEPRESSION SILVER: MACHINE AGE CRAFT AND DESIGN IN ALUMINUM. Catalogue of the 1995 Southern California exhibition at the University Gallery of California State University at Northridge and the Carnegie Art Museum at Oxnard. Introductory essay, 54 photographs of approximately 170 items, historical sketches of 14 producers of decorative art aluminum. Addressed in the catalogue are Arthur Armour, Wendell August Forge, Buenilum, Canterbury Arts, Cellini-Craft, Continental, Everlast, Farberware, Kensington, Warren McArthur, Palmer-Smith, Natale Rossi, Town and Russel Wright. 24 pages plus cover; printed in black-and-white on glossy paper. $8.00 including postage. Available from Bonita Campbell, P.O. Box 3151, Granada Hills, CA 91394.
[C3] 1996 ARS METALLI FORUM. Reproductions of the "Ars Metalli Forum" research columns appearing in "The Aluminist" in 1996. Topics include "Bali Bamboo" (produced by Everlast), "Dating Continental," "Leumas" (advertisement only), "Kraftware" (trademark registration only), "Bruce Fox" (by Dennis Wildnauer), and "Early Everlast." 6 pages, 8-1/2" x 14" paper. $2.50 including postage. Available from Bonita Campbell, P.O. Box 3151, Granada Hills, CA 91394.
[C4] THEODORE ROOSEVELT UBER: CALIFORNIA HAND FORGED, CALIF MADE, TRU. Documented research monograph pertaining to the hammered aluminum work of Theodore Uber. Contents include historical essay, marks and motifs, contemporary and vintage photographs, illustrated pages from vintage catalogue. High resolution laser printing used for photographs. Limited production, printed on paid order only. Spiral bound, 40 pages. $27.00 including postage. Available from Bonita Campbell, P.O. Box 3151, Granada Hills, CA 91394.
[C5] EUGENE TOWN AND FRANK ROSSI: HAND MADE ALUMINUM MADE IN CALIFORNIA BY TOWN. Documented research monograph regarding the vintage decorative art hammered aluminum work produced by Eugene Town and Frank Rossi. Contents include historical essay, die rubbings, vintage photographs. High resolution laser printing used for photographs. Limited production, printed on paid order only. Spiral bound, 38 pages. $23.00 including postage. Available from Bonita Campbell, P.O. Box 3151, Granada Hills, CA 91394.
[C6] ARTHUR PALMER AND ALUMINUM: PALMER-SMITH. Documented research monograph regarding the vintage decorative art hammered aluminum produced by Arthur Palmer. Contents include historical essay, contemporary and vintage photogrpahs, vintage advertisements and news articles, compilation of motifs, tabulation of more than 500 identified pieces, illustrated pages from two vintage catalogues. High resolution laser printing used for photographs. Limited production, printed on paid order only. Spiral bound, 68 pages. $35.00 including shipping. Available from Bonita Campbell, P.O. Box 3151, Granada Hills, CA 91394.
[D1] WARREN McARTHUR CORPORATION catalog reprint, undated. High resolution laser printing used for photographs. Spiral bound, 72 pages. Information regarding price and availabilty can be obtained from Daniel Connelly, Decorative Arts and Modern Design Studio, 107 N. Fayette St., Alexandria, VA, 22314, (703) 549-4672, FAX (703) 549-4733.
[E1] "An Introduction: Aluminum Decorative Arts," in the Spring 1996 issue of The Echoes Report. Illustrated essay addressing Wendell August Forge, Arthur Armour, Buenilum (Frederic Buehner), Palmer-Smith (Arthur Palmer), and Everlast (Nathan Gelfman, Louis Schnitzer and Jack Orenstein). E-mail Deco Echoes Publications or visit Deco Echoes web site.
[G1] THE CONTINENTAL REPORT, a quarterly newsletter regarding the aluminum production of the Continental Silver Company. $12 for one year, $22 for two years. Available from American Dream Collectibles, 5128 Schultz Bridge Road, Zionsville, PA, 18092-2543, (215) 679-2254.
[G2] WENDELL AUGUST FORGE, reprint of Catalog No. 5 dated August 1, 1937. High resolution laser printing used for photographs. Sprial bound, 14 pages. $20 plus $3 postage. Available from American Dream Collectibles, 5128 Schultz Bridge Road, Zionsville, PA, 18092-2543, (215) 679-2254.
[G3] EVERLAST METAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION, reprint of 19th Edition catalog, Copyright 1953. High resolution laser printing used for photographs. Spiral bound, 32 pages. Price and availability information can be obtained from American Dream Collectibles, 5128 Schultz Bridge Road, Zionsville, PA, 18092-2543, (215) 679-2254.
[K1] THE COLLECTOR'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF RUSSEL WRIGHT DESIGNS, by Ann Kerr. Contains one section on Russel Wright's "Spun Aluminum," one section on Russel Wright lamps among which are included several of aluminum, and some limited information about the aluminum design work that both Russel and Mary Wright did with the Everlast Metal Products Corporation. Price and availability information can be obtained from Collector Books, P. O. Box 3009, Paducah, KY, 42002-3009, 1-800-626-5420.
[S1] The leading authority on Kensington is Marilyn Sullivan, P.O. Box 203, Springdale, PA 15144-0203. She welcomes individual inquiries about Kensington.
[W1] BRUCE FOX: ARTIST, CRAFTSMAN AND BUSINESSMAN. Documented research monograph regarding the vintage decorative art cast aluminum produced by Bruce Fox. Contents include historical essay, vintage magazine advertisements, vintage catalogue pages, assorted ephemera. Photocopied. Spiral bound, 75 pages. $25.00 including shipping. Available from Dennis Wildnauer at corner@enter.net.