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Art Deco Brass Toy Soldier Table Lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Chase

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A very rare and difficult to find Art Deco brass & bakelite "Toy Soldier" table lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Chase, circa 1930s. The lamp is in very good working condition and measure 4.5" D x 16" H; the red toy soldier is 7"H. it is marked "Chase" with company logo on the on the base of the lamp. Include lamp shade clip / finial attachment (no finial included). #2130 The Chase Brass and Copper Company produced consumer and industrial products including buttons, novelties, copper pipe and plumbing supplies. During the 1930s, when demand for these types of goods declined due to the Great Depression, Chase, seeking to increase its business, entered the consumer market with a line of modern household goods made of chrome-plated metal, copper, and brass. The stylish, streamlined wares were created by some of the leading industrial designers of the day, including Russel Wright, Lurelle Guild, and Walter Von Nessen. Chase discontinued the line in the early 1940s when the company was engaged by the US government to produce war materials, such as shell and gun casings, during World War I.
  • Creator:
    Walter Von Nessen (Designer),Chase and Co. (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Diameter: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Rewired: Professionally rewired. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Diego, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #21301stDibs: LU936627435262

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