Vintage Cellini Craft Double Server Argental Aluminum Casserole Bowl Tile Cover For Sale

Up for sale is an extremely rare Cellini Craft Handwrought tile double server by Max Willie (MW initials). It measures 18\" long by 8\" wide by 4 1/2\" tall. It consists of two aluminum lids with tile inserts. One is in perfect condition the other shows well but the tile has cracked but is fully intact. Inside are two original Pyrex glass bowls. One is in excellent condition but the other has a chip. On this piece the word argental is stamped incorrectly as artgental. It is an authentic piece and has been documented in the history of the product. This is an amazing piece and is likely over 80 years old.
Here is a little history on the product:Cellini Shop was established in Evanston, Illinois in 1914. During the Depression years, when silver-buying clients were scarce, many silversmiths went out of business. Walter Gerlach and Hans Grag survived by setting up Cellini-Craft in 1934 and creating a line of modestly-priced handwrought aluminum objects they named Argental (from the French word for silver). This plebian effort quickly became the company\'s main focus, rather than the manufacture of silver items and jewelry. Impressed on bottom with the Cellini-Craft Handwrought Argental mark.
See all photos for details. Item is sold as is. The lot will be shipped USPS Economy Ground. If you choose local pick-up this will be porch pick-up at my home.
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