For just $22.00 This is a vintage art deco chrome candy/nut dish with glass insert made by Chase Brass and Copper Company and was introduced during the 1930s. This is a fine example of the Moderne style created by leading designers of that era. The chrome finish is on a brass base. The insert is clear glass with a white frosted finish applied to the outside of the insert. The handle is attached to the base by two round screws. In order to remove the glass insert , the handle is disengaged by unscrewing the two round nuts. The insert then is easily removed for cleaning (photo 5). Dimensions: -height with handle is 4 3/4 inches (12 cm) -diameter of the dish is 5 1/2 inches (15 cm) -height of dish only is 1 1/8 inches (3 cm) The condition is vintage good with no breaks or dents. There is some minor scuffing along the sides appropriate for its vintage status. The bottom has considerable heavy wear marks which almost obliterates the distinctive company logo of a centaur drawing a bow (photo 4). Worldwide Shipping is available -- please contact us for the cost of shipping to your destination. VISIT my eBay shop, simply-unique at http://www.ebay.com/usr/simply-unique VISIT my other eBay shop, BestChoices at http://www.ebay.com/usr/best-choices And Remember -- make every moment memorable This mid-century modern serving piece will easily fit into any contemporary setting. ★★ background on Chase Brass and Copper Company ★★ The company was founded in 1876, in Waterbury, Connecticut with a focus on brass and copper for industrial, military uses. Chase entered the consumer market with a line of chrome Art Deco household items in the 1930s, created by leading designers of the day such as Russel Wright, Rockwell Kent and Walter Von Nessen. Chase discontinued this line in the early 1940s when it turned its attention to wartime production. Chase production of their 'Specialty' items lasted only 12 years, but during that time they issued over 500 items, a...
