2025 Annual Christmas Ornament | Checking it Twice (Bronze)

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.

2025 Annual Christmas Ornament | Checking it Twice (Bronze)

Every winter, the North Pole comes alive with the bustling energy of Santa’s Workshop. The magic is captured in the maker’s 2025 Annual Ornament, “Checking It Twice,” a handcrafted treasure that celebrates the timeless charm of holiday cheer.The scene is one of delightful chaos as mischievous elves are hard at work—helping Santa go through his extensive naughty or nice list.

The ornament is a whimsical masterpiece, inspired by the watercolor of artist Emily Hendrie, and put into metal by master die engraver Len Youngo. Each handcrafted piece is made in America with care and precision.

With “Checking It Twice,” the maker continues its legacy of celebrating holiday traditions, reminding us all that Christmas magic isn’t just in the gifts but in the joy of creating them together.

Design and gift ideas

• Design: 2025 Annual Ornament - Checking it Twice (Bronze)
• 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: 26591ORN
• Material: Bronze
• Size: 2.25"
• Country of manufacture: United States

Materials and finish

Bronze. 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 bronze, copper or sterling-silver metal component, the maker directs dry dusting with a soft, untreated cloth. Do not wash, soak or place it in a dishwasher; water and heat can damage its lacquer finish. Do not use the lacquered metal for direct food service or as an ashtray. Keep it protected from scratching and moisture during storage.

Origin, shipping and returns

The matched supplier product description explicitly identifies U.S. manufacture for this item. This is a manufacturer declaration, not an independent origin certification.

Shipping for 2025 Annual Ornament - Checking it Twice (Bronze): 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 2025 Annual Ornament - Checking it Twice (Bronze): 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.

Read BuyAmerican’s refund policy for the full store conditions. Supplier estimates and direct-retail promotions do not automatically extend to this order.