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Description: Item/Description: Machine Age tabletop napkin holder designed by industrial designer, Walter von Nessen for the Chase Brass & Copper Company. Piece features a trough-shaped copper sheet body elevated on four spherical brass ball feet, equipped with a pivoting butterscotch Bakelite arch handle and an interior curved wire tension bar mechanism that uses a heavy brass ball weight to secure napkins flat. Walter von Nessen (1889-1943) was an influential German-American industrial designer who established Nessen Studios in New York City, celebrated for introducing streamlined, machine-age materials and sleek, geometric functionality into modern American kitchenware and lighting lines. (Chase Copper Kitchenware, Art Deco Napkin Holder) Material: Copper, Brass, Bakelite Dimensions: Length: 6"; Width: 4 1/4"; Height: 3 3/8" Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include oxidation, scratching, surface wear. Age: c. 1930-1942 Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $15 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. 1017 Buyers premium: 23%
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