1934-1941 Kensington, Inc. Pan-Pennsylvania,USA

Made from Alcoa aluminum in New Kensington, Pennsylvania by Kensington, Inc. in the late 1930s to early 1940s.
Known in America as “Kensington Ware”,
this aluminum collection is getting harder and harder to find.
This item is one of two models. The 7 inch Fry Pan or the 7” X 1-1/2” Sauce Pan with no cover…either way it is the same pan.
Kensington Inc. was a dinnerware and a giftware division of Aluminum Company of America or known today by the acronym…Alcoa.
Kensington Inc., made products from 1934 to 1970 in the New Kensington factory industrial complex before closing when Alcoa left New Kensington for nearby Pittsburgh.
The Kensington Wares were made in the Art Deco designs of famed American industrial architect Lurelle Van Arsdale Guild (1898-1985).
Hundreds of designs and models were made and even some limited editions and dinnerware with ornamental brass accents in Art Deco art style.
Here is just some of aluminum ware items produced by the Kensington division:
Trays and platters: Ranging from small canapé plates to large turkey platters, with designs like pineapple, harvest, wheat, and stars.
Bowls and compotes: A wide array of sizes and styles, including the "Stratford Limited Edition “ compote and the "Thistle Limited Edition " bowl.
Pitchers and tumblers: Available in sets or individually, some with wooden handles.
Coffee and tea sets.
Covered dishes: Including vegetable bowls, casseroles, and candy dishes.
Ashtrays, boxes, and barware: Like ice buckets, martini shakers, and tobacco jars.
Decorative pieces: Including vases and candlesticks.
Kensington Ware was marketed as a non-tarnishing, more affordable alternative to sterling silver, copper and brass though it scratched easily.
In the 1930s, aluminum cookware was affordable and an excellent conductor of heat. Unlike its counterparts cast iron and copper, aluminum ware is lightweight., This made maneuvering the pots and pans while cooking and cleaning requires less effort and is easier on the wrists.
The Kensington plant in Pennsylvania is now a historic landmark. The small town of New Kensington, historically, became known as the Aluminum Capitol of America in the 20th century.
ALCOA (est. 1888) is now global and still headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The company operates in 10 countries and is involved in mining, refining, smelting, fabricating, and recycling aluminum products.

This pan is in good condition considering its age. Does have some visible light scratches but no burn patterns.
TheArt Deco pattern is wheat flower on the brass handles. The handles have some wear and some light verdigris. Measures 7” in diameter and 1.5” tall or deep. Full measurement across from handle to handle is 10 inches.

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