2024 The Wendell Express Annual Christmas Ornament (Aluminum)

Wendell August Forge began in 1923 in Brockway, Pennsylvania, when Wendell McMinn August and blacksmith Ottone Pisoni started making matching ironwork for August’s home. That practical commission grew into a decorative metalworking business. The company’s values center on skilled craft, preserving traditional techniques and creating gifts that mark family milestones. Its artisans continue the metalworking tradition in Pennsylvania, with production now in Slippery Rock.

2024 The Wendell Express Annual Christmas Ornament (Aluminum)

The majestic Wendell Express pulls into the North Pole Train Station, carrying very important cargo — Santa! Amidst the bustle of elves in their workshop, Santa is returning to the North Pole, overseeing the final touches on toys destined for every good boy and girl across the world. Embrace the magic of Christmas with the enchanting 2024 Annual Ornament, The Wendell Express.

The 2024 Annual Ornament is inspired by the whimsical artwork of Emily Hendrie and put into metal by Master Die Engraver Len Youngo using hand, hammer and centuries-old techniques.

For more than 40 years, the the maker Annual Ornament has become a tradition cherished by families across America. Whether a grandmother starting a collection for their grandchild, or a coworker looking for something special, the Annual Ornament is a gift that means more.

Each annual ornament has the year 2024 hammered onto the back to commemorate this year's wonderful Christmas season.

Design and gift ideas

• Design: 2024 The Wendell Express Annual Ornament (Aluminum)
• Product type: Holiday Ornaments
• Choose the exact listed design and finish; gallery scenes may show other collection pieces.
• Personalization in a photograph is illustrative unless a confirmed matching option is available with this purchase.

Product specifications

• Brand: Wendell August Forge
• SKU: 17046ORN
• Material: Aluminum
• Size: 2.25"
• Country of manufacture: Unverified

Materials and finish

Aluminum. No unsupported alloy purity, recycled-content percentage, coating certification or food-contact certification is claimed. Photographed variations in lighting can change the apparent color of a metal finish; choose by the selected listing rather than assuming every item shown is supplied.

Care and storage

For the aluminum or pewter metal component, dust with a soft cloth. The maker permits a plain warm-water rinse followed immediately by gentle drying with a soft cloth. Do not use a dishwasher, cook in the piece or cut directly on the metal. Where food service is appropriate, limit use to cold food and use a suitable barrier for foods that may mark the surface.

Origin, shipping and returns

Product-specific country of manufacture is not fully verified. The company’s Pennsylvania workshop and general American-craftsmanship statements do not establish the origin of this complete item.

Shipping for 2024 The Wendell Express Annual Ornament (Aluminum): the maker’s current policy lists USPS, FedEx and UPS dispatch from Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. In-stock, non-engraved orders normally ship the same business day before 11:30 a.m. Eastern or the next business day afterward; November–December processing may take 5–7 business days. Engraved and made-to-order items are listed at 5–7 business days before dispatch, with holiday variation. Standard transit is estimated at 3–4 days and express at 1–2 days after dispatch. These are supplier estimates, not guaranteed BuyAmerican delivery dates; available services, charges and applicability to this order require confirmation.

Returns for 2024 The Wendell Express Annual Ornament (Aluminum): the maker’s FAQ gives conflicting stock-item return windows of 90 and 100 days, while its dedicated returns page supplies no complete terms. Both FAQ statements require new, unused condition and proof of purchase; custom or engraved items are excluded, and standard return shipping and original shipping charges are not reimbursed. The applicable supplier return window and handling for BuyAmerican orders remain unresolved. Contact hello@buyamerican.mom before sending a return and review BuyAmerican’s refund policy for its own conditions and exceptions.

Compare other designs in our Christmas decor and ornament collection. For general background on looking after keepsakes, see the Smithsonian’s collection-care resources; use the maker’s material-specific instructions for this item.

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