Aluminum is a ductile corrosion resistant metal that was first produced in an impure form in 1825. It is lightweight, non-magnetic and moderately soft. The metal is durable and seen in colors ranging from silver to dull grey. In 1850's aluminum was used to make figurines, ornaments, and plaques. The metal was also used in combination with gold for making jewelry. In 1895, the metal was used as a building material in Australia. During the Art Deco period in 1920s, the use of the metal developed into the making of fashionable articles such as cocktail equipments, tea sets, coffee pots, jelly moulds, and ashtrays.