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This and 3 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Coronet Coffee Set.

Object Timeline

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1938

  • Work on this object began.

1942

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

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Coronet Tray

This is a tray. It was designed by Walter von Nessen and manufactured by Chase Brass & Copper Co.. It is dated 1938-1942 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is chrome-plated metal, plastic. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mel Byars. It is credited Gift of Mel Byars.

  • Tray (Germany)
  • glazed earthenware, metal.
  • Gift of Victor Wiener.
  • 1998-63-1
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  • Tray (Germany)
  • glazed earthenware, metal.
  • Gift of Victor Wiener.
  • 1998-63-47

Our curators have highlighted 1 object that are related to this one.

  • Tray (Germany)
  • glazed earthenware, brass.
  • Gift of Victor Wiener.
  • 2000-47-22

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 3.5 x 38 x 32 cm (1 3/8 x 14 15/16 x 12 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Coronet Tray; Designed by Walter von Nessen (American, 1889 - 1943); Manufactured by Chase Brass & Copper Co. (United States); USA; chrome-plated metal, plastic; H x W x D: 3.5 x 38 x 32 cm (1 3/8 x 14 15/16 x 12 5/8 in.); Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-90

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition The Virtue in Vice.

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