Everlast "Solid Brass" Coffee Urn Set, 1958-1961

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Artifact Overview

In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. Over the years, the company introduced various product lines, including "Solid Brass" (seen here), "Solid Copper," and "Pewter."

Artifact Details

Artifact

Coffee urn

Date Made

1958-1961

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2005.121.249

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Constance & James Levi.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Wood (Plant material)

Color

Gold (Color)
Brown

Dimensions

Height: 6 in (stand)
Width: 19.5 in (stand)
Length: 8.438 in (stand)
Height: 15 in (total height assembled)
Diameter: 10.188 in (pan)
Diameter: 6 in (urn)

Inscriptions

on bottom: EVERLAST / SOLID BRASS