Designer:  Walter Von Nessen (1889 – 1943)

Item:  Cat Doorstop

Manufactured by:  Chase Copper and Brass Company

Country of origin: United States

Year made:  1932

Materials:  Copper and brass

Dimensions:  8 ½” x 4 ½” x 4 ¾”  

Condition:  Good, with scratches, oxidation and finish wear.  We cannot be sure if the tail was re-soldered or if the excess solder was a result of the original manufacture. 

References: Linz, Jim, Art Deco Chrome, Schiffer Publishing, 1999.

Description:  Here is another iconic Von Nessen design.  This cat doorstop uses the same cat design as his cat bookends, but with a different base used to keep a door open.  Impressed with the Chase logo on the underside of the base as shown.