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Creamer Creamer, ca. 1931
This is a creamer. It was designed by Walter von Nessen and manufactured by Chase Brass & Copper Co.. It is dated ca. 1931. Its medium is chromium plated, copper, catalin. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
Designed by Walter von Nessen, this Diplomat Coffee Service was the first coffee service released by the Chase Brass & Copper Company. Available in polished brass or chrome, with either white or black Catalin knobs and handles, this set offered sophistication at an affordable price point. Von Nessen created visual connections to earlier periods in American design, showing a respect for histories and traditions of craftsmanship that resonated with Depression-era consumers yearning for a sense of stability.
This object was
donated by
George R. Kravis II.
It is credited Gift of George R. Kravis II.
Its dimensions are
H x W x D (overall a,b): 11.4 × 13.7 × 10.2 cm (4 1/2 in. × 5 3/8 in. × 4 in.) H x W x D (creamer a): 7.2 × 13.7 × 10.2 cm (2 13/16 in. × 5 3/8 in. × 4 in.) H x W x D (lid b): 4.5 × 8.6 × 7 cm (1 3/4 × 3 3/8 × 2 3/4 in.)
It has the following markings
Unmarked
Cite this object as
Creamer Creamer, ca. 1931; Designed by Walter von Nessen (American, 1889 - 1943); Manufactured by Chase Brass & Copper Co. (United States); chromium plated, copper, catalin; H x W x D (overall a,b): 11.4 × 13.7 × 10.2 cm (4 1/2 in. × 5 3/8 in. × 4 in.) H x W x D (creamer a): 7.2 × 13.7 × 10.2 cm (2 13/16 in. × 5 3/8 in. × 4 in.) H x W x D (lid b): 4.5 × 8.6 × 7 cm (1 3/4 × 3 3/8 × 2 3/4 in.); Gift of George R. Kravis II; 2018-22-104-a,b
