RARE 1930s Chase Art Deco Lady Bell Walter Von Nessen Chrome Brass DESIGN

RARE 1930s Chase Art Deco "Brittany" Lady Bell - Chrome & Brass, Walter von Nessen Design. Presenting a stunning and highly collectible vintage Art Deco lady bell, attributed to legendary industrial designer Walter von Nessen for the Chase Brass & Copper Company, Inc. This beautifully sculpted bell, often referred to by collectors as the.

The design showcases a stylized woman in a bonnet, hands on hips, formed from a polished chrome-plated skirt and warm-toned solid brass upper body. A striking example of Machine Age modernism and American Art Deco decorative arts, this piece reflects the geometric simplicity and elegance of the Great Depression design period.

This rare bell still retains its original clapper and features an original collection catalog label (#365) inside the dome - indicating provenance from a curated private bell collection. A must-have for collectors of Art Deco design, vintage bells, and early 20th-century American metalwork. Light wear and surface scuffs on chrome consistent with age; the brass shows a rich, natural patina. Clapper is intact and functional with a clean, resonant tone.

Base Diameter: 2.5 inches. His work for Chase Brass & Copper during the 1930s helped define the Streamline Moderne look of the era. Pieces attributed to von Nessen are prized for their historical significance and timeless form.

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