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Description:1977 Wendell August Forge solid bronze coaster set commissioned by PPG Industries Auto Glass Division. Complete 7 piece corporate commemorative bronze barware set including six hand hammered coasters and original matching tray.
Private corporate executive gift issue. Not a retail annual plate.
Solid bronze construction with traditional repoussé hand hammering and deep smoke baked patina.
All pieces stamped “Handmade Wendell August” on reverse with consistent matching marks.Theme: Early Glassmaking Circa 1700
Tray depicts Broad Glass cylinder flattening process.Coasters depict Crown Glass spinning technique with bullseye center.
Substantial weight and strong display presence. Authentic 1970s American industrial art metal.Measurements:
Coasters approximately 3.5 inches diameterTray approximately 10 x 5 inches
Condition:Complete 7-piece matching set
Clear legible maker stamps
Even aged bronze patina
Light surface wear consistent with age
No cracks, repairs, or structural damage observedCollector interest categories include:
Wendell August Forge bronze
1970s bronze barware
Corporate executive gifts
PPG Industries memorabilia
Pittsburgh industrial history
American hand hammered metal
Complete 1977 corporate commissioned bronze sets with tray and matching marks are increasingly scarce on the secondary market.
