These iconic Art Deco bookends in symmetrical double ring form were designed by Walter Von Nessen in the 1930s for the Chase Brass & Copper Co. They feature an outer copper and inner brass ring on a streamlined rectangular base with three ball finials. In good vintage condition exhibiting typical wear, they measure 5″x 5″…
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THIS LISTING IS FOR ONE(1) SINGLE BOOKEND. Scratches, patina and wear throughout consistent with age and use but overall displays nicely. Please see all photos as they are part of the description. Measures approximately 3 3/4 wide 3 1/8 deep 7 1/4 tall. The item “VINTAGE WALTER VON NESSEN CHASE SOLDIER BAKELITE BRASS ART DECO…
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Walter Von Nessen Brass Horse Bookends. For Chase Copper & Brass Company. Art Deco – Early 1930s – Vintage. 6¼ x 4 x 2½. No dings, dents, or scratches. Felt on bottom is worn around the edges. Very close inspection with a magnifying glass reveals wear around the edge of the base. Note what looks…
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Very rare Steuben art glass Walter Dorwin Teague Art Deco style globe bookends. 4 3/8 H x. 5″ x 4 1/4″ – each one weighs 4 pounds 8 ounces. One is inscribed Steuben on base right side – one is numbered 4 and one 35 – both have chips on the base part, scuffs/scratches on…
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THIS IS A GREAT PAIR OF 1930’S ART DECO CHASE WALTER VON NESSEN DESIGNED ELEPHANT BOOKENDS. THIS IS THE RARER BRASS WITH CUBIST BAKELITE HEAD & TRUNK. THESE TRUNKS ARE ALMOST ALWAYS MISSING OR DAMAGED SO I WAS THRILLED TO FIND THEM INTACT. SEE SECOND TO LAST PHOTO, NOTE A SMALL CHIP AND A TINY…
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A Von Nessen design prototype for Chase? Though unmarked, they are very similar in design and construction to the Chase Hoops & Balls bookends. Brass cylinder finials in place of spheres, heavy gauge copper & brass concentric rings. Each brass base varies slightly in size as the pictures show which again lends itself to a…
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A Von Nessen design prototype for Chase? Though unmarked, they are very similar in design and construction to the Chase Hoops & Balls bookends. Brass cylinder finials in place of spheres, heavy gauge copper & brass concentric rings. Each brass base varies slightly in size as the pictures show which again lends itself to a…
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Beautiful Shearwater Pottery (Ocean Springs, MS) 5.25 t. Pelican sculptures/bookends, a shape designed by Walter Inglis Anderson (one of the 3 founders of this studio in 1928). Possibly functional too, although you may have to add some kind of weight (such as rice kernels in a small baggie). Marked with the SP monogram and 18…
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Chase Walter Art Deco Bookends This is a gorgeous pair of Chase Walter Von Nessen brass and bakelite toy soldier book ends. They are brass and a deep red color. Size: 7 1/4 tall In Very good condition. Brass shows wear on finish, one tiny ding in base. The item “Chase Walter Von Nessen Brass…
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