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Rare Rockwell Kent for Chase Bacchus Art Deco Copper Cigarette Box

$1,500
£1,120.26
€1,299.90
CA$2,077.51
A$2,328.87
CHF 1,214.45
MX$28,546.29
NOK 15,389.18
SEK 14,630.97
DKK 9,698.94
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About the Item

Rockwell Kent (American, 1882-1971) Rare Bacchus Art Deco copper cigarette box for Chase Chrome & Brass company, only offered in 1935 and 1936. Rockwell Kent designed only three items for chase, all with the same young Bacchus motiff, and all are considered rare today. The other two were a "Wine cooler" and "Wine bottle stand". This cigarette box in copper, a hinged rectangular box with wood interior, decorated with a young Bacchus striding nude figure carrying two large bunches of grapes, with two leaping goats in the background and mountains in the distance. Incised "R.K." on front bottom right. Having the Chase USA hallmark on the verso. Condition all original with ware to finish, some scratches to interior. Can be polished for additional cost.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1935
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Patina to copper, can be polished for additional money. Scuffs to inside booth.
  • Seller Location:
    St. Louis, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU820225605352

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