Everlast "Forged Apple" Chafing Dish, 1947-1960

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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. In 1933, Everlast introduced its first product line, "Forged Giftware" featuring Colonial Revival inspired designs.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Chafing dish

Date Made

1947-1960

Creator Notes

Aluminum chafing dish made by Everlast Metal Products Corporation in New York City, New York and glass insert made by Corning Glass Works in Corning, New York.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2005.121.298

Credit

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

Material

Aluminum (Metal)
Glass (Material)
Pyrex (TM)
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Silver (Color)
Colorless

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Diameter: 11.938 in

Inscriptions

on bottom: EVERLAST / FORGED / ALUMINUM on bottom of Pyrex dish: 221 / T.M. REG. / PYREX / MADE IN U.S.A. / B-N
Everlast "Forged Apple" Chafing Dish, 1947-1960