Vintage 1930s Chase USA Art Deco Chrome Manchu Dinner Bell Bakelite Ruth Gerth For Sale

🇺🇸MADE IN USA🇺🇸

ITEM SPECIFICS:

• Brand: Chase Brass & Copper Company
• Designer: Ruth Gerth
• Model: "Manchu" Table Bell (No. 13006)
• Era: Vintage 1930s (Art Deco / Machine Age)
• Production Technique: Industrial Metal Stamping
• Materials: Polished Chrome-Plated Brass Body with a Butterscotch Catalin/Bakelite Plastic Handle
• Markings/Signature: Clearly stamped on the interior rim with the iconic Chase archer/centaur factory logo and reads "CHASE U.S.A."

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT:

• Height: 3.25 inches tall
• Diameter: 2 inches across the base of the bell
• Weight: 4.4 ounces

CONDITION DETAILS:

• Overall: Great vintage condition with excellent structural integrity.

• Handle: The butterscotch Bakelite handle is absolutely perfect—no chips, cracks, or deep burns. It fits firmly and sits completely secure on the metal neck.

• Functionality: Complete with its original internal metal clapper. It rings beautifully with a sharp, clear, and resonant tone.

• Cosmetics: The polished chrome finish is bright and highly reflective (mirrored). Shows only typical, minor light surface scratches and faint swirl marks consistent with gentle handling, use, and age. There are no major dents, deep gouges, or severe metal pitting.

SHIPPING & HANDLING:

• Items will be securely packed & quickly shipped with full insurance & tracking at no additional cost to buyer.

NOTE:

• Please ask all questions and/or request all additional photos PRIOR TO PURCHASE, as all sales are final.
• Please review all high-resolution photos for a closer look at the exact cosmetic condition. This elegant little bell makes a perfect tabletop addition to any Art Deco, Bakelite, or vintage barware collection!

ALL SALES ARE FINAL

NO RETURNS

NO REFUNDS

Thank You!!