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- Everlast "Forged Grape" Punch Bowl Set, circa 1941 - In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing manufacturing uniformity, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. The owner of this punch set -- thought to be a General Motors executive -- allegedly had the aluminum tray and lid custom made by Everlast.
- circa 1941
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Everlast "Forged Grape" Punch Bowl Set, circa 1941
In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing manufacturing uniformity, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. The owner of this punch set -- thought to be a General Motors executive -- allegedly had the aluminum tray and lid custom made by Everlast.
- Everlast "Forged" Punch Set, 1938-1950 - 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.
- 1938-1950
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Everlast "Forged" Punch Set, 1938-1950
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.
- Miniature Punch Bowl with Ladle and Cups, 1966 - Paul Stankard, one of the founders of the Studio Glass movement, dreamed of becoming an artist even as he worked for chemical laboratories making scientific instruments. At his home studio in the late 1960s, he began fashioning small flame worked novelties and sold them to support his family. This creative outlet was not enough and he began to experiment with making paperweights--a form in which he would excel.
- 1966
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Miniature Punch Bowl with Ladle and Cups, 1966
Paul Stankard, one of the founders of the Studio Glass movement, dreamed of becoming an artist even as he worked for chemical laboratories making scientific instruments. At his home studio in the late 1960s, he began fashioning small flame worked novelties and sold them to support his family. This creative outlet was not enough and he began to experiment with making paperweights--a form in which he would excel.
- Punch Ladle, 1790-1796 -
- 1790-1796
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Punch Ladle, 1790-1796