This piece is a handmade solid bronze decorative plate/tray made by Wendell August Forge. 

Design Features

• Style: The plate showcases a unique Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco geometric aesthetic, shifting away from the forge's traditional rural or holiday scenes. 

• Motifs: The relief features a striking composition divided into abstract quadrants, featuring concentric bubble patterns, a bold circle overlay with clean grid-line textures, and a step-fret Greek key border along the bottom edge.

• Dimensions: Based on the tape measure shown alongside the piece, it is roughly a

  This is a square shape measuring approximately 6 inches across.

Material & Markings

• Composition: This item is hand-hammered and forged from solid bronze, which develops a rich, warm patina over time.

• Authenticity: The original paper insert visible at the bottom corner belongs to Wendell August (marked with their established date of 1923), confirming its origin from America's oldest and largest continuously operating forge

With the original branded box and protective tissue paper intact, the estimated resale value for this specific piece sits between $45 and $75 on primary secondary marketplaces like eBay and Etsy. [

Here is how different factors breakdown to establish this price:

• The Packaging Premium: Having the original box and documentation increases the value by roughly 20% to 30% compared to loose plates. Collectors heavily favor "New in Box" (NIB) or pristine presentation-grade items.

• Material Advantage: Solid bronze pieces command a premium and consistently fetch higher prices than the more common hammered aluminum or pewter items from the same forge.

• Design Rarity: Because the vast majority of Wendell August pieces feature traditional holiday, historical, or wildlife imagery, this uncommon Mid-Century Modern geometric abstract design appeals directly to niche collectors of modern art decor