Diplomat Coffee Service
ManufacturerManufactured by
Chase Brass & Copper Co.
American, founded 1876
DesignerDesigned by
Walter von Nesson
Dateabout 1935
MediumMetalworking; chromium plated copper and bakelit plastic
DimensionsComponent (diameter of coffeepot): 2 3/8in. (6cm)
Primary Dimensions (overall height): 8in. (20.3cm)
Component (diameter of creamer): 2 3/4in. (7cm)
Component (diameter of sugar bowl): 2 3/8in. (6cm)
Component (diameter of tray): 11 3/4in. (29.8cm)
Primary Dimensions (overall height): 8in. (20.3cm)
Component (diameter of creamer): 2 3/4in. (7cm)
Component (diameter of sugar bowl): 2 3/8in. (6cm)
Component (diameter of tray): 11 3/4in. (29.8cm)
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionIndividual pieces made from one piece of extruded pipe which is fluted in design. The coffeepot and creamer have black plastic handles; the coffeepot and sugar lids have black plastic finials. The round tray is decorated with incised concentric circles.
Object number1987.164.0a-e
MarkingsTray and sugar marked on underside: "[centaur]/CHASE/U.S.A."On View
Not on view
